Bachelor of Science [B.S] [Biological and Forensic Sciences] From Coventry University

This Biological and Forensic science (Hons) at Coventry University blends the study of human biology with the rigorous techniques used in forensic laboratories, including analysis of blood, fibres, fingerprints, drugs, documents, DNA and fire/explosives residue. Ideal if you are fascinated by the scientific investigation of crime.

This program is available as a 3-year, 2-year, 1-year option.

Our experienced staff adopts a Crime Scene to Court approach to their teaching, which really helps you to understand forensics, in particular the need to methodically collect samples, analyze them and present the results to the standard required by the courts.

Career prospects

This degree provides students to take up roles in private sector forensic laboratory service providers or as police Crime Scene Investigators (CSIs), although further training would be required, in the form of the CSI Learning Programme at the College of Policing, Harperley Hall. Alternatively, you could pursue roles in fraud, customs and excise or as private investigators.

The biological modules ensure that you can also access non-forensic careers, including pharmaceutical or food quality testing laboratories, medical and laboratory equipment sales and in more general scientific writing and/or teaching professions. This is an important element of our course design, since employment opportunities in forensics are limited and students need to be well prepared for a wide range of employment options.