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Our Forensic Investigation degree allows students without a traditional science background, or those with a specific interest in this field, to acquire knowledge relating to the use of forensic techniques in a wide range of criminal investigations.
Investigations could include sport and competition drugs testing, consumer protection and authenticity, DNA analysis in food testing, wildlife crime, and toxicological investigations linked to chemical and biological terrorism.
You’ll gain practical skills in volume crime scene examination, analysis of forensic evidence,...
Our Forensic Investigation degree allows students without a traditional science background, or those with a specific interest in this field, to acquire knowledge relating to the use of forensic techniques in a wide range of criminal investigations.<br/><br/>Investigations could include sport and competition drugs testing, consumer protection and authenticity, DNA analysis in food testing, wildlife crime, and toxicological investigations linked to chemical and biological terrorism.<br/><br/>You’ll gain practical skills in volume crime scene examination, analysis of forensic evidence, and courtroom simulations. The Forensic Investigation degree will also teach you about the structure and processes that regulate the criminal justice system, and the law associated with criminal investigation.<br/><br/>You’ll undertake simulated investigations in our multi-room Crime Scene House, ranging from domestic burglaries and vehicle examinations to more complex scenes such as arson and homicide. You’ll study several cases and learn about the forensic techniques used to solve the crime, and be able to critically appraise and evaluate forensic approaches.<br/><br/>Our science courses are based in our Glyntaff campus. Glyntaff is surrounded by green open spaces. Our students say they love the relaxed atmosphere and beautiful views. Home to our health, nursing, police, sport and science students, Glyntaff has state-of-the-art facilities including the latest science laboratories and a Crime Scene House for forensic investigation. You will also find a library, two cafes and a free regular shuttle bus to USW Treforest.
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
23/09/2024
Campus
Pontypridd
Provider Details
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Course Code
FF42
Institution Code
W01
Points of Entry
Year 1
UCAS Tariff104 Access to HE DiplomaPass Access to HE Diploma with a minimum of 104 UCAS Tariff points Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)DMM GCSE/National 4/National 5The University normally requires Mathematics/Numeracy and English at Grade C/4 or above, or their equivalent, but consideration is given to individual circumstances. Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)A levelB,C,C T Level |
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Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
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EU, England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales | £9,000 | 2024/25 | Year 1 | |
International | £12,600 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |
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