BSc (Hons) Forensic Science with a Year In Industry Bachelor's degree at the University of Kent

Designed to ignite your curiosity and lay the foundations for your understanding of the chemical world. Delve into the fundamental principles that govern the behaviour of atoms and molecules, explore the mysteries of chemical reactions, and investigate the endless possibilities that chemistry offers in shaping our world. From understanding atomic structure to unraveling the complexities of bonding and reactivity, this course serves as a vital gateway, equipping you with indispensable knowledge e

Introduction to the basics of fundamental organic chemistry, looking at the structures of carbon-based molecules and how they can be put together in millions of different ways. Exploration of how they bond with other elements to give complex compounds and how they can be made, synthetically and biologically. Equips you with all you need to know about organic chemistry leading into your later studies in Chemistry or Forensic Science, laying the foundations for your degree and your career.

Explores how scientific techniques are utilised and applied to gathering and analysing evidence in criminal investigations. Gain an insight into how a range of scientific disciplines can be used to uncover mysteries and bring justice to light. Consider numerous types of evidence that make up the 'toolkit' of a forensic scientist, and their evidential value. Develop an understanding of the role that forensic scientists play in crime scene investigation, the legal process, and crime scene manageme

Look at how ammunition is constructed, how different classes of firearm function and develop skills in fundamental maths and physics that underpin basic bullet trajectories and impact phenomena. Develop a strong understanding in the fundamental principles upon which the field of ballistics relies and begin to apply this knowledge to forensic scenarios involving firearms to uncover truths and trace evidence to solve questions.

Inorganic and physical chemistry play a key role in underpinning broad areas of the forensic and analytical sciences, including identification of unknown substances, key biological processes and the chemical analysis of trace evidence. Provides you with an understanding of the core range of inorganic and physical chemistry that underpins forensic analysis, including the states, stability and reactivity of matter and the patterns amongst the elements across the periodic table that are responsible

Develop the toolkit of core practical skills that are employed to process an incident scene and prepare for crime scene investigation. Work through a range of exciting laboratory sessions to teach you the fundamental chemical techniques that a forensic scientist needs to excel in all areas of the profession, from chemical synthesis to forensic chemical analysis. Through hands-on practical sessions, learn the core techniques needed to collect evidence, and begin to develop the problem solving ski

Analytical chemistry is essential throughout the chemical and forensic world - covering not only how we design experiments to understand the composition of unknown samples, but also how we confirm and quantify results and assign a level of confidence to our findings. Takes a pragmatic, application-driven approach to sample preparation, analysis, and data validation, providing key foundations for the modern analytical chemist - and the key skills needed for a number of careers in chemical and for

Introduction to the key ideas and fundamental molecular components of biochemistry. Look at simple biomolecules and non-covalent interactions, building up to biological oligomers before you are introduced to key concepts in pharmacology and pharmacokinetics, illustrated with medicinal chemistry case studies. Application of theory into practice through examining case studies prepares you for a career where you can get hands-on and make a real difference.

Develop your appreciation of a range of physical techniques applied to the collection of bulk and trace evidence materials in forensic science. Look deeply into aspects of physical evidence, practical issues of item examination, legal process and general procedures associated with the collection and submission of a range of forensically-relevant materials. Also look at the processes that underpin the recovery of buried remains and how you being to analyse these to build a biological profile. Pro

Introduction to a broad range of established, and emerging, computer based forensic methods that involve consideration of key digital forensic techniques, use of facial identification, and the construction of facial composites (eFITs) to aid criminal investigations. Develop your awareness of modern digital image processing and photo forensics investigation methods. Develop the ability to appreciate and engage with the current digital revolution and its appropriate application in policing and for

Introduction to a wide range of experimental and theoretical processes that may be undertaken in aid of understanding what happened in a shooting incident. Develop a deep understanding of the science that underpins high energy trauma and how scientists measure and interpret this to draw valid forensic conclusions in the specialist field of wound ballistics. The field of ballistics is used as a shining example of the importance of interdisciplinarity and the role this plays in modern forensic sci

Develop advanced scene investigation and evidence collection skills before applying previously developed core chemical and forensic practical skills to broader and more real-life investigative scenarios. This involves consideration ballistic, digital and chemical evidence, using new and complementary analytical tools, techniques and instrumentation. Gain valuable experience in concisely summarising and reporting multiple types of data in styles appropriate to different disciplines within forensi

Modern Chemistry and Forensic Science rely heavily on a suite of chromatographic and spectroscopic techniques. Builds upon your knowledge of fundamental concepts and methods to understand the specificity, advantages and limitations of these more advanced techniques, and explore approaches to best apply them across a broad range of applications. Using this knowledge, you'll strategically choose and expertly apply advanced analytical methods across a range of scenarios explored elsewhere within yo

Understanding trace evidence is of fundamental importance to Forensic Science, providing links between people and locations or objects. In this advanced module you will delve into the analytical techniques and chemical principles critical for examining trace materials. From fibres and hair to glass fragments and makeup, you'll uncover the stories hidden in the smallest samples. Through discussion of real-world case studies and studying cutting edge approaches to analysing complex and inconsisten

Develops your understanding of the chemical and physical processes that drive fires and explosions. Module description is incomplete in source text.