BSc (Hons) Forensic Science Bachelor's degree at the University of Lincoln

This module aims to provide students with the necessary basic theoretical and conceptual principles necessary in analytical chemistry. It offers a platform upon which students will build as they develop their analytical skills and understanding in the later stages of their programme. Furthermore, students are encouraged to develop the practical skills necessary for all future analytical practical applications.

This module is concerned with the skills required to protect, record, process and interpret a crime scene. Emphasis is placed on the role of crime scene investigation in the 'forensic process'. The process of crime scene investigation is examined from scene preservation and recording (e.g. sketches and photography) to evidence recovery, packaging and documentation. The need for avoidance of contamination of the crime scene and for the subsequent continuity and integrity of the recovered evidence

This module provides an overview of the anatomical structure and physiology of key systems of the human body. The students will learn about the levels of organization of the human body, and they will study the anatomy, physiology and regulation of the major organ systems, including the integumentary system, the nervous and endocrine systems, the skeletal and muscular systems, as well as the digestive, cardiovascular, respiratory, lymphatic, immune and reproductive systems.

Introduction to the Life Sciences is designed to provide a foundation for students to develop their knowledge and understanding of fundamental cell biology, biochemistry and genetics in the context of life sciences.

This module builds on the level 1 Crime Scene Investigation module and focuses on the detection, recovery, analysis and interpretation of a wide range of evidence found at a crime scene. In considering this variety of evidence, students will develop an understanding of what implications the recovery of one type of evidence will have on other evidence present on the exhibit or at the scene i.e. the need for a holistic approach to crime scene investigation. Students will explore a wide range of co

Molecular biology is of critical importance when understanding biological systems. This module is designed to provide students with an insight into the techniques used and applied by molecular biologists in a number of specific contexts. The module will explore the origins of molecular life on Earth, before examining the molecular control of eukaryotic replication, transcription and translation. The focus will then move to in vitro experimentation including DNA isolation, amplification, sequenci

Students can contextualise the skills learnt on their course and develop new, job-specific skills through a work placement.

The School believes that an option to study overseas is a valuable educational opportunity for our students. Provision of this option supports the educational aims of the School of Life Sciences and enhances the distinctiveness of its degrees at Lincoln. The optional year is intended to: enable students to benefit from studying within a cross cultural environment, expose students to a wider academic and cultural experience, enhance their future employment opportunities by increasing their cultur

This module provides a context for the chemical, physiological and analytical content introduced at levels 4 and 5. It deciphers the complex and dynamic world context of drugs of abuse and intrinsic challenges faced by analytical chemists. It also covers the chemistry and legislation of controlled substances and chemical precursors as well as the different classes of drugs. The module also covers the ante- and post-mortem toxicology of drugs, relates concentration to physiological effect as well

This module introduces the chemistry and physics of fire and explosives and considers the investigation of fire and explosion scenes with an emphasis on arson and the use of improvised explosive devices. The challenges of evidence recovery, laboratory examination and chemical analysis are covered. This module also considers the various aspects of nuclear terrorism, in the context of global security. The underpinning science and the forensic investigation of nuclear materials for intelligence bui

This module is designed to introduce the student to the fundamentals of forensic anthropology. Students will be introduced to forensic anthropology before embarking on a series of lectures and practical sessions covering human osteology and the methods used to estimate a biological profile; sex, ancestry, age and stature estimation. This module will also introduce the student to the various pathological conditions and traumatic injury affecting human bone. This module will equip the students wit

In this module, students undertake a project under supervision from a member of staff. The module will develop students' project planning and independent learning skills and their capacity for the critical appraisal of scientific literature. Research governance will also be examined including research ethics, COSHH and risk assessments and their importance in order to safely and appropriately carry out a programme of research. This module provides students with an opportunity to demonstrate orig

The forensic field course will give students the opportunity to experience first-hand the work of the forensic scientist within a national or international context. This may take place in a country other than the UK. Students will also familiarise themselves with the professional skills required to carry out this type of work.

This module provides students with an opportunity to focus on the public understanding of forensic science. Students will work independently to identify one or more disciplines that are used within forensic investigations, but also known to the general public. Examples could include DNA, fingerprints, gunshot residue, fire debris analysis or analysis of drugs. Once the discipline has been identified, students will, through critical analysis of the literature, work to build a comprehensive unders