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- Forensic Chemistry - MChem (Hons)
- Forensic Chemistry - BSc (Hons)
- Forensic Science - BSc (Hons)
- Forensic Science - MSci (Hons)
- Forensic Science - MSc
- Forensic Science (with foundation year) - BSc (Hons)
- Interpreting Skeletonised Human Remains
- Introduction to Bloodstain Pattern Analysis
- Introduction to Digital Crime Scene Examination
Why Forensic Science at NTU?
Put your future under the microscope
Maybe you’re a natural-born chemist who’s looking to explore one of science’s most dynamic and fast-evolving fields, or maybe you want to make your mark in social and criminal justice. Whatever your goals, studying forensics at NTU is your chance to learn from a multi-award-winning team of supportive, highly experienced practitioners. You’ll get day-one access to some incredible industry connections, and the same world-class facilities and equipment used by police forces and the emergency services — from electronic notebooks, industrial stand crime lights and digital cameras to comparison microscopes, video spectral comparators, superglue cabinets, and much, much more!
Take the role of a crime scene investigator
Our on-campus Crime Scene Training facility lets you feel what it's like to take on the role of the scene crime officer. We can set up the residential property and our shop / bar to mimic any number of crime scenarios from burglary to a violent attack. Through our extensive CCTV in the house, you can be guided by your fellow students and our staff members to make it a valuable learning experience.
Careers in Forensic Science
The skills and knowledge you gain from our courses are invaluable for careers in forensic science, law enforcement (for example, the police, Customs and Excise, immigration and fraud investigation) and academic research.
Our recent graduates have secured roles at companies including:
- Derbyshire Constabulary
- De Montfort University
- Eurofins Forensic Services
- Reckitt Benckiser
- Nottinghamshire Police
- Vision Security Group
- Boots
- Premier Analytical Services
- Surrey Police
They have gone into a wide variety of job roles, including:
- Forensic toxicologist
- Forensic services assistant
- Digital evidence recovery technician
- Forensic services lab officer
- Police officer
- Development chemist
- Analytical assistant
- Pharmacy development analyst
Discover more about Forensic Science
Find out about the facilities you'll have access to on your course and the benefits and support you'll receive as an NTU student.
Department of Forensic Science
Forensic science is an exciting, industry-led subject area which uses science to investigate legal questions. Practitioners may work in a variety of roles and contribute to an investigation either through direct contact with the crime scene, the evidence or through opinions based on their expertise in a particular subject area.
Forensics facilities
Explore our our Forensic Science facilities at our Clifton Campus. You can take a look at the outstanding lab facilities in our Crime Scene Training facility and our Rosalind Franklin and Erasmus Darwin buildings.
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