Forensic Science

About this course

Forensic science is the application of scientific knowledge and methods to the investigation of crime and to the legal processes that follow. It draws on chemistry, biology, physics, and statistics to analyse physical evidence ranging from trace fibres and fingerprints to DNA, digital data, and toxic substances, providing findings that can be used to establish the facts of a case in criminal proceedings. The discipline demands rigorous scientific method, scrupulous attention to evidence integrity, and the ability to communicate complex findings clearly to legal professionals and courts. At Nottingham Trent University you will study this three-year full-time programme, which includes a year abroad, giving you the opportunity to experience forensic science education and potentially forensic practice in a different national context. The year abroad broadens your scientific perspective and

Where its graduates go

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