Applied Bioscience with Forensic Investigation

Course description

**OVERVIEW** UWS’s BSc (Hons) Applied Bioscience with Forensic Investigation will equip you with the forensic analysis skills to assess crime scenes and analyse biological and chemical evidence. It will also develop your complex problem solving skills.

It aims to produce well-qualified, highly skilled graduates who meet the demands of the UK and international biotechnology, food, pharmaceutical, life sciences and forensic sectors.

**PRACTICAL FOCUS** Modern analytical techniques, practice-based and research skills are key strengths of this degree.

In addition, you have the option to undertake a 12-week placement during Year 3 of your studies, allowing you to apply the skills, techniques and knowledge you’ve gained to real-world settings.

If you opt not to undertake the optional placement, the alternative is to undertake two university based modules; Bio-case study and Bio-professional Practice which aim to develop some of the key skills and competencies required in the work place.

**PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION** This degree has been accredited by the Royal Society of Biology (RSB). Accredited degrees contain a solid academic foundation in biological knowledge and key skills, and prepare graduates to address the needs of employers. This course meets, in part, the academic and experience requirement for the Membership of the RSB and Chartered Biologist (CBiol) status.

**CAREER PROSPECTS** **Jobs** UWS Applied Bioscience with Forensic Investigation graduates are well qualified to enter a range of related medical professions, providing you meet the requirements of the employer and employment opportunities, including: 

// NHS hospital laboratories // Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service laboratories // Health Protection Agency laboratories // Research & development laboratories for the medical, pharmaceutical, veterinary and food sectors // Primary and secondary teaching

There are various areas where good scientific skills are required including clinical laboratories, analytical laboratories, research laboratories, contract research organisations, distillers and support companies.

**Further Study** UWS Applied Bioscience with Forensic Investiagtion graduates often continue their studies on taught master's (MSc) or research options (MRes, MPhil, PhD) in Biomedical Sciences or Biotechnology subject areas. The BSc (Hons) Applied Bioscience with Forensic Investigation is also acceptable to all Schools of Education as an entry qualification to the Postgraduate/Professional Diploma in Education for Biology and General Science teaching.

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