**Why choose this course**Our professionally accredited BSc and MChem Chemistry with Forensic Investigation courses provide you with a solid grounding in investigative techniques and modern instrumentation. This enables you to gain the problem-solving and presentation skills that a forensic chemist needs.You’ll benefit from our research-active academics and strong professional links, gaining the confidence to translate your ideas into practice.Our small and friendly Department offers one of the best staff-to-student ratios in the country, ensuring that you’ll have an excellent, well-supported academic experience.Our chemistry courses are ranked top ten in the UK by the Guardian University Guide 2021.**What you will study**Our Chemistry with Forensic Investigation courses combine core chemistry modules with topics including forensic evidence, the toxicology of drugs and DNA profiling.You’ll also benefit from our excellent links with leading companies, where you can choose to complete a Professional Training or Industrial Research placement.You can apply to study for either a BSc or an MChem (Master of Chemistry). The MChem builds on the BSc course with a masters year and is a direct route to a masters qualification.If you study for an MChem, you’ll spend a year doing industry-based research before returning for a final year of masters-level modules.Depending on your progress, you may have the option to switch to a BSc or MChem during your studies.

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