This degree allows you to practice techniques to build forensic evidence records and oversee investigations from crime scene to courtroom Analytical chemistry techniques are used in a diverse range of industries from medical pharmaceutical and environmental analysis to cosmetics and food manufacture Alongside molecular sciences they are also used extensively during the investigation of criminal offences in areas such as toxicology fibre analysis fingerprints questioned documents the analysis of blood DNA and fire explosives residue Responding to the growing demand for analytical scientists both nationally and internationally this exciting course recognises the multidisciplinary requirements of the modern analytical chemist and aims to produce graduates with the skills and knowledge needed by such employers Our multimillion pound state-of-the-art Alison Gingell Building features a suite of analytical and biological laboratories and a video linked crime-scene house where you can gain hands-on experience in cutting-edge industry techniques Our experienced staff adopt a Crime Scene to Court approach to their teaching which really helps you to understand forensics in particular the need to methodically collect samples analyse them and present the results to the standard required by the courts However the multidisciplinary nature of this predominantly analytical chemistry course means that graduates are well placed to seek work in multiple fields of employment evidenced by our excellent 100 graduate employability record DLHE 2014 15 93 of students agreed that their course has given them opportunities to explore ideas or concepts in depth - National Student Survey 2018

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