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Forensics is currently one of the fastest moving and most exciting of the biological sciences.
The current programmes in Forensic Biology at the University of Chester are a novel way to study biological science, with a particular emphasis on criminal investigation.
Forensic Biology covers the areas of science that are relevant to the gathering of scientific evidence, indicating that a crime has occurred, and by whom it may have been committed. This requires that forensic biologists search for and examine traces of material which might either establish or exclude an association between a suspect and a victim of a crime. Evidence is thus acquired by utilising areas of biology including molecular biology, chemistry, analytical science and mathematics.
Although careers in the forensic sciences, both nationally and locally, are competitive, many aspects of criminal investigation rely on modern analytical techniques which are also highly transferable. As such, the Forensic Biology programme not only equips students for a career in forensic science but will also provide graduates with the necessary skills to enter many other areas of employment (biochemical, medical, and pharmaceutical industries, teaching etc.).
We offer a programme which can be studied alone or in combination with related subjects, such as Criminology. During your time with us, you will develop an understanding of Forensic Biology and the role of biology in the forensic sciences. You will advance your practical and analytical skills and learn how to solve problems. In addition, a particular emphasis is placed on the acquisition of marketable competences and skills valued by employers.
Our staff are enthusiastic and supportive. We pride ourselves particularly on the extra help we make available to those who request it. The teaching facilities are modern and of high quality. Our laboratories are housed in the Thomas building, in the heart of the campus. Teaching and learning involves a range of methods including lectures, seminars, group work and presentations. In addition to crime scene analysis, you will undertake experimental work in general biological techniques, DNA technology, analytical chemistry, microbiology and genetics.
The Department of Biological Sciences has an extensive range of laboratory facilities which support an investigative approach to the study of Forensic Biology . The progrmmes are taught by a highly enthusiastic and experienced team comprising of both University lecturers (including a member of staff with 20 years experience as a front line forensic scientist) along with expert external practitioners.
A strong emphasis is placed on the vocational aspects of the subject and the development of key generic skills. As such, the programme has been specifically designed to equip students with the necessary theoretical and practical experience to enter many areas of employment in both forensics and biological sciences along with providing graduates with the necessary qualifications should they wish to continue their studies for a specialised postgraduate degree.
The Department of Biological Sciences has an extensive range of laboratory facilities which support an investigative approach to the study of Forensic Biology. Group-work and case based scenarios are used to place the student central to the learning experience. A particular strength of the programme at Chester is the underpinning of the discipline with biological sciences and, in particular, molecular biology and the rapidly-developing techniques of DNA profiling, thus further enhancing the employability of our graduates.
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