BSc Forensic Chemistry

Comments about BSc Forensic Chemistry - At the institution - Kingston Upon Thames - Greater London

• Objectives
  This new course covers the use of chemistry and analytical methods in the world of forensic science. It investigates the methods used to determine the composition of unknown samples – for example, suspected accelerants from arson debris, identification of unknown powders, and gunshot residue on the hands of a suspect.
• Entry requirements
  Entry requirements * a degree (level 6) in an Early Years subject or a degree (level 6) in any subject plus a level 3 qualification in an Early Years subject * a GCSE grade C in English and Maths * a current Criminal Records Bureau clearance * recent and considerable experience across whole 0-5 years age range
• Academic title
  BSc Forensic Chemistry
• Course description
  BSc Forensic Chemistry
  
  Programme
  
  Year 1
  
  -Foundation Chemistry 1
  -Laboratory Techniques for Forensic Science
  -Maths and IT
  -Foundation Chemistry 2
  -Experimental Chemistry 1
  -Evidence and Issues
  -Pharmaceutical Chemistry
  -Option
  -Cell Reactions
  -Environmental Chemistry
  
  Year 2
  
  -Inorganic Chemistry 1
  -Organic Chemistry 1
  -Crime Scene to Court
  -Analytical Chemistry
  -Law for Expert Witnesses
  -Microscopic Physical Chemistry
  -Forensic Document Analysis
  -Option module
  -Inorganic Chemistry 2
  -Medicinal Chemistry 2
  -Organic Chemistry 2
  
  Year 3
  
  -Drugs of Abuse
  -An Introduction to Pharmacology, Toxicology and Immunology
  -Fibre Investigation
  -Firearms and Fire
  -Advanced Analytical Techniques
  -Project 1 and 2 OR Advanced Experimental Skills and Dissertation
  -Options
  -Clinical Forensic Chemistry
  -Pharmacology and Toxicology

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