**Forensic Biology**
Explore the fast-moving and exciting science behind criminal investigation through the study of biology and practical forensic applications.
This course offers a combination of forensic aspects with a thorough grounding in the traditional science of biology, in particular the molecular biology techniques and DNA profiling. The techniques you will learn are transferable to other biological disciplines and provide a solid foundation for a wide range of graduate employment.
You will gain practical experience in teaching laboratories and crime ...
**Forensic Biology**<br/>Explore the fast-moving and exciting science behind criminal investigation through the study of biology and practical forensic applications.<br/><br/>This course offers a combination of forensic aspects with a thorough grounding in the traditional science of biology, in particular the molecular biology techniques and DNA profiling. The techniques you will learn are transferable to other biological disciplines and provide a solid foundation for a wide range of graduate employment.<br/><br/>You will gain practical experience in teaching laboratories and crime scene sites, and you will work on projects independently and as part of a team to encourage exploration of cooperation.<br/><br/>Teaching is delivered by an experienced and committed team of lecturers, supported by practising experts from many forensic disciplines, and you will have the opportunity to involve yourself in a range of practices, from crime scene to court.<br/><br/>Emphasis is placed on the development of key broad skills, equipping you with the necessary theoretical basis and practical experience to enter many areas of employment in both forensic and biological sciences.<br/><br/>**Psychology**<br/>Delve deep into the mind and discover more about how people think, behave and feel on our BPS-accredited Psychology degree.<br/><br/>The School of Psychology at Chester offers degrees accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS). The course structure allows you to study a wide range of areas of psychology through optional modules at all levels, alongside the core modules required for BPS accreditation.<br/><br/>If you’re interested in a professional career in psychology, there are specialist routes through the course where you can take relevant elective modules at each level. This degree will also equip you with a variety of employability skills, including literacy, numeracy, critical appraisal, data handling, communication and logical problem-solving skills.<br/><br/>We also offer an optional further year of study abroad that you take between your second and third years of study. As this is an additional year, this means you can use this as an opportunity to pursue areas of study of your choice, whilst exploring another country and culture.<br/><br/>Foundation Year courses have been designed for students who do not have the necessary academic qualifications needed to enter directly into the first year of a degree but who have the ability and commitment to do so. Once the Foundation Year has been completed successfully, you can then go on to complete your degree.
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
09/2025
Campus
Chester
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Course Code
F48C
Institution Code
C55
Points of Entry
Foundation
UCAS Tariff72 Applicants must also have GCSE Maths at grade C/4 or above and GCSE English at grade C/4 or above. Scottish HigherAccess to HE DiplomaPass Access to Science course International Baccalaureate Diploma ProgrammePearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)GCSE/National 4/National 5GCSE grade 4 or above in both Maths and English Language or equivalent A levelD,D,D 72 UCAS points from GCE A Levels. Typical offer - DDD The department requires one of the following subjects as essential for entry: GCE A Level: Biology GCE Applied A Level: Applied Science T Level |
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Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
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