Explore the science of investigation, learning the skills to collect, analyse and interpret evidence. It's a highly specialised course, designed to put you on a high-impact career path. We are one of the few universities in the UK with the experience, facilities and industry connections to offer such a professionally relevant programme in forensic science. Here, youll learn from experts in their fields, whether seasoned CSIs or leading academics. The course is built around three core topics of forensics investigation, biology and chemistry with a range of options to help you steer your studies toward your strengths and interests. Youll learn the theory and practice of forensic investigation, crime scene processing and laboratory-based analysis. With our own crime scene houses and professional-standard labs, youll develop workplace-ready skills. And, thanks to our partnership with Lancashire Constabulary, you could even get the chance to shadow a professional forensic scientist in an operational environment. So, by the time you graduate, you should have everything you need to pursue a future as a forensic scientist.<br>Our sandwich degrees offer the perfect blend of academic study and practical work experience, allowing you to build confidence in the workplace and graduate work-ready from your degree programme.<br><br>Our previous graduates have found their sandwich year particularly beneficial as it has allowed them to gain practical, hands-on experience within their chosen career and the opportunity to learn directly from professionals based out in industry. It is not uncommon for sandwich year programmes to also open up future work opportunities in similar fields or professions for our graduates.