Forensic Science with a Year Abroad

About this course

Forensic science applies the methods of the natural sciences to the investigation of crime and the pursuit of justice. It sits at the intersection of chemistry, biology, physics, and law, requiring practitioners who can collect and interpret evidence rigorously and communicate their findings clearly in legal settings. This four-year programme at the University of Kent includes a year abroad, giving you the chance to study within a different national legal and scientific tradition and to see how forensic practice varies across jurisdictions. You will study areas such as trace evidence, ballistics, and DNA analysis, developing the laboratory skills and scientific reasoning that underpin forensic investigation. The programme trains you to examine physical evidence critically, to understand the statistical basis for forensic conclusions, and to appreciate how uncertainty should be communica

Where its graduates go

The 5 largest scored destinations, covering 45% of graduates; the headline also reflects the subject baseline.

• 55 / 100Administrative occupations · 10% of graduatescards →
• 40 / 100Sales occupations · 15% of graduatescards →
• 40 / 100Science, engineering and technology associate professionals · 10% of graduatescards →
• 40 / 100Natural and social science professionals · 5% of graduatescards →
• 30 / 100Managers, directors and senior officials · 5% of graduatescards →

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