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Forensic sciences

Harnessing science to solve crime

You’ll gain a solid understanding of the cutting-edge scientific methods used in criminal investigations. And get crucial hands-on experience analysing physical evidence in our dedicated crime scene facility. You'll also experience a real-world laboratory environment during a placement year.

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Learn to interpret evidence with our forensic science courses.

Why Bradford? You’ll benefit from our longstanding expertise in forensics, as we were the first UK university to offer it at degree level. Our Forensic Science course is accredited by The Chartered Society of Forensic Sciences.

On graduation, you’ll have the professional skills needed to work as a crime scene investigator, forensic scientist or in related laboratory areas.

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Courses in Forensic Sciences

  1. Forensic Anthropology BSc (Hons)

    Apply for Forensic Anthropology BSc (Hons) at the University of Bradford.

    Suitable for:
    UK and International applicants
    Attendance:
    Full-time
    Placement option:
    Available

  2. Forensic Science BSc (Hons)

    Apply for Forensic Science BSc (Hons) at the University of Bradford.

    Suitable for:
    UK and International applicants
    Attendance:
    Full-time
    Placement option:
    Available

Where Forensics can take you

Forensic science students will acquire skills that will be useful in whatever profession they choose to follow. These include project and time management, critical review and analytical thinking, presentational skills, computer and other applied IT skills and the management of data. 

Forensics opens up a wide range of career opportunities in various areas, including:

  • the Health Service 
  • Forensic Science or Police scientific support laboratories 
  • the Health and Safety Executive 
  • the public analysts' laboratories 
  • chemical, petrochemical, pharmaceutical, food, drink and electronics industries

Students will gain scientific skills, knowledge and methods that can also be a useful basis for a career in teaching, technical and scientific writing, or other information services.

A forensics student working in a lab.

The immersive environments give us the chance to practise analysing crime scenes, which is crucial in building confidence when collecting evidence in real-world crimes.

Jiya, BSc (Hons) Forensics and Medical Science

Our facilities

Take a virtual tour of our Forensics subject facilities.

Explore spaces like the Crime Scene Facility, Forensic Examination Suite, and our cutting-edge labs.

Discover how forensic and medical sciences interpret evidence, and gain insights into the professional skills needed for a career in forensics.

Prepare to uncover the science behind solving crimes.

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