Chemistry with Forensic Science HND

School
Applied Sciences

Available at
Huddersfield

UCAS Code
4F1F HND/CFC

Course Length
2 years full-time
3 years sandwich

Number of Places
30

Contact
Admissions Assistant
Telephone: 01484 473867
Fax: 01484 472182
E-mail: chemistry@hud.ac.uk

Entry Requirements

Please see the general entry requirements page.

• A pass in a 6-unit award in Chemistry and a pass in GCSE Mathematics at grade C or equivalent.
• We will consider other qualifications on merit.
• We welcome applications from candidates with Edexcel/BTEC or non-traditional qualifications.
• We consider all applications individually.

Introduction

This modular course is taught over two academic years. It aims to develop theoretical and practical chemistry skills as well as general personal skills. In addition you are free to pursue optional studies in Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, Business or Environmental Science.

We strongly recommend the optional period of work experience as a valuable addition to the HND qualification.

Course Structure

Year 1

• Practical Forensic Science
• Data Handling and Computing Skills for Forensic Scientists
• Chemistry of the Elements
• Introduction to Analytical Science and Spectroscopy
• The Molecules of Life - Organic Compounds and their Reactions
• A General Introduction to Physical Chemistry

Year 2

• Practical Forensic Science and Mini-project
• Collection and Presentation of Forensic Evidence
• Co-ordination Chemistry and Chemistry of Solids
• Synthesis and Stereochemistry of Organic Molecules
• Thermodynamics, Electrochemistry and Phase Transitions
• Analytical Science - Instrumental Techniques and Chromatography

Year 3 Sandwich

• Optional Work Experience

Teaching and Assessment

Teaching methods include lectures, tutorials, seminars, demonstrations, laboratory work and library assignments. There is an increasing emphasis on student-centred learning and group work. We assess each module independently using an appropriate combination of assignments - set work, presentation, library work and laboratory exercises, and various written tests.

Career Opportunities

As the chemical industry needs technicians to work alongside graduate scientists and engineers, career opportunities are very similar to those listed for the BSc Chemistry courses.

Placement

Optional work experience in either the UK or another EU country may constitute an additional third year of training. We strongly recommend this optional component which usually lasts 12 months. You will spend this year as a salaried employee in an approved chemical company, public authority or government department. You may choose any part of the UK or EU.

Our work experience tutors normally arrange training placements but you may arrange your own training places subject to approval. All students on placement receive visits from a University tutor.

Further Studies

On obtaining an HND, you will have the opportunity to transfer to the final year of the BSc(Hons) Chemistry with Forensic Science degree.

Our Codes...

University Institution code: H60

Campus codes:

Leave blank for Huddersfield
Barnsley: X
Oldham: Z

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