Forensic Science

About this course

Forensic science applies the principles of the natural sciences to questions of legal investigation and justice. It is a discipline that sits at the boundary between chemistry, biology, physics, and law, drawing on all of these to analyse evidence from crime scenes, identify substances, establish the origins of materials, and provide expert testimony in legal proceedings. The work requires both scientific rigour and an understanding of how evidence functions within a legal system, where the standards of proof and the consequences of error are serious. At London South Bank University this three-year full-time programme develops your practical and analytical skills in the laboratory alongside theoretical knowledge of the forensic sciences. You will study how different types of evidence are collected, preserved, and analysed, including trace evidence such as fibres, glass, and paint, biolo

Where its graduates go

The 5 largest scored destinations, covering 75% of graduates; the headline also reflects the subject baseline.

• 62 / 100Secretarial and related occupations · 10% of graduatescards →
• 60 / 100Business, Research and Administrative Professionals · 15% of graduatescards →
• 55 / 100Administrative occupations · 25% of graduatescards →
• 40 / 100Science, engineering and technology associate professionals · 15% of graduatescards →
• 22 / 100Conservation and environment professionals · 10% of graduatescards →

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