Content

Year 1:
Chemistry for Life Sciences; Biology for Life Sciences; Applied Microbiology; Introduction to Crime Scene and Forensic Techniques; Biomolecular Science; Practical Skills for Life Sciences; Analytical Skills for Life Sciences.

Year 2:
Analytical Science 1; Forensic Examination and Analysis; Forensic Science: Legal Framework; Analytical Science 2; Genetics and Molecular Biology; Fundamentals of Organic Chemistry.

Year 3:
Analytical Chemistry; Forensic Biology and Anthropology; Trace Evidence Analysis; Fire, Explosions and Firearms; Forensic Toxicology and Substances of Abuse; Spectral Analysis and Interpretation.

Year 4:
Advanced Analytical Techniques; Project; Forensic DNA Profiling; Interpretation, Evaluation and
Presentation of Evidence; Criminology.

Entry Requirements

2023 entry requirements

Standard entry:
4 Highers at BBBC including Chemistry and one from Maths, Biology, Human Biology Environmental Science or Physics plus English and Maths at National 5 at B (if not held at Higher).

Widening access entry:
3 - 4 Highers at BBC/BCCC including Chemistry and one from Maths, Biology, Human Biology Environmental Science or Physics plus English and Maths at National 5 at B (if not held at Higher).