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De Montfort University (DMU), BSc (Hons), Forensic Science

 United Kingdom

 

Study mode Start date Duration
Study modeFull-time Start date Sep Durationyears: 3
Students can expect to benefit from a wide-ranging syllabus that provides a sound education in both biology and chemistry, putting this in a forensic context with modules covering crime scene processing criminal law and case studies; year one is concerned with the basic principles and techniques of all aspects of forensic science; in year 2 more advanced concepts and applications are introduced and criminal law is studied in depth; the final year contains modules covering advanced aspects of DNA profiling, chemical pathology, authenticity and frauds, case studies, and fire arson and explosives; the final year also contains a project module, which gives you the opportunity to direct your own forensic science research under the guidance of a member of academic staff.

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Leicester is at the heart of England with excellent transport links. It is just off the M1 and close to the main A1, with easy access to the north and south. The M69 and M6 are also close by and offer access to Birmingham, Wales and the south west. Leicester is just over an hour away from London St Pancras, and the Eurostar hub, meaning Paris is only four hours away by train. East Midlands Airport is 30 minutes away with regular flights to destinations across Europe.