BSc (Hons) Forensic and Applied Biology

This course provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the principles and practices of forensic and applied biology. Students will learn how to apply biological concepts and techniques to solve crimes, investigate diseases, and analyze evidence in legal cases. The course covers topics such as forensic science, medical microbiology, immunology, genetics, and molecular biology. Students will also gain practical experience through laboratory sessions and project work.

Additional Information

This course is ideal for students who are interested in pursuing a career in forensic science or related fields. The University of Worcester has excellent links with the forensic science community, providing students with opportunities to network and gain practical experience. Graduates of this course have gone on to work in forensic science laboratories, policing, and other related fields.

Leading the Way in Forensic Science Education

The University of Worcester is a leading institution for forensic science education, with a strong reputation for producing highly skilled and knowledgeable graduates. The university's links with the forensic science community provide students with opportunities to gain practical experience and network with professionals in the field.

At Worcester you can study forensic science alongside the biological aspects that underpin it, deepening your understanding and enhancing your employment prospects. With the forensic content, you can learn 'what to do, but with the addition of biology, you will also learn 'how' and 'why', thus gaining a more rounded body of knowledge highly valued by employers. All of the modules are interactive and give you the all-important experience of applying theory in real-world practical sessions. Students are taught and supported in comparatively small groups by experts in their field.

This course prepares you for a range of careers in different fields and services, including the police force, fire service, local government and planning, laboratory and environmental research, Civil Service or teaching, and all biology careers available to those on a traditional biology degree course (due to the unique combination of forensic and core biology course content).

You will have opportunities to develop a wide range of intellectual, practical, and social skills. These include primary research using both quantitative and qualitative techniques, data collection and analysis, oral and verbal communication, critical evaluation, and laboratory techniques.

In addition to transferable academic skills, you will develop skills and the confidence to operate in both the forensic area and a wide variety of other work environments.

96 UCAS Tariff points MUST include A2 Biology and A2 another science, maths, or statistics. 104 UCAS Tariff points MUST include A2 Biology.

20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.