The
following information was taken directly from the University
of Glamorgan's printed undergraduate prospectus.
"Forensic
Science is a broad subject that encompasses knowledge
and practice from a wide range of scientific disciplines.
This course will provide you with thorough training in
the application of forensic principles and techniques
so that you can provide evidence in judicial investigations.
The course is exciting, challenging, practical and relevant
to modern forensic investigation, plus offers invaluable
training in key areas of forensic science and crime scene
investigation. You can also choose to spend a year on
work placement mid way through the course. Glamorgan was
one of the first universities to offer undergraduate training
in Forensic Science at degree level, and graduates can
apply for Associate Membership of the Royal Society of
Chemistry (AMRSC).
Course content:
Year One
• Organic and Drug Chemistry
• Introduction to Forensic Science
• Analytical Methods in Forensic Science
• Physical Chemistry
• Introduction to Criminalistics
• Cell Biology
• Laboratory Safety and Practice
Year Two
• Molecular Biology
• Spectroscopy
• Analytical Chemistry
• Forensic Imaging
• Forensic Earth Science
• Forensic Evidence
• Introduction to Psychology for Forensic Sciences
• Computer Forensics and Digital Evidence
Year Three
• Forensic Microscopy
• Electron Microscopy and X-ray Microanalysis
• Fire and Explosion Investigation
• Advanced Analytical Chemistry
• Molecular Human Genetics and DNA Analysis and
Interpretation
• Case Studies
• Research Dissertation
• Forensic Psychology
• Toxicology"
If you may have further questions or concerns about this
program at the University of Glamorgan or for other programs
please contact
representative Popabroad for more information.
