Forensic Science

You will spend a large proportion of your time in the lab, carrying out drug spot tests, analysing fingerprints, processing crime scenes and analysing dna while studying the bsc (hons) forensic science at liverpool john moores university.

ELP programs are offered by universities or pathway institutions to assist students in achieving the language proficiency required for academic studies. You can get admitted to your course with a lower language requirement if you do an ELP program.

We have links with local police forces and forensic providers, who may provide work placement opportunities. with the support of a placement tutor, you may be given the opportunity to do paid work with one of our local police force or forensics lab contacts where you will put into practice skills and knowledge gained in your first two years of study. as well as giving you a chance to develop personal skills and take a break from formal study, this experience will add real value to your cv and significantly boost your employability prospects.

• Type: Optional

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We have links with local police forces and forensic providers, which may provide work placements for ljmu students. such connections ensure that the curriculum is constantly updated to meet the needs of employers. graduates are qualified to work in forensic analysis, such as police scientific laboratories, independent forensic science providers, pharmaceutical companies, the chemical industry and hospital laboratories. you could be based in a variety of locations, such as a laboratory, office, in the field or on crime scenes. trading standards, working for insurance companies, environmental monitoring and legal firms are other options. graduates from this course pursue careers in education at schools, colleges and universities and also progress to postgraduate study. graduates are highly employable due to the transferable skills they acquire during their studies at ljmu.

Work while you study

You can also work on a UK student visa, from 10 to 20 hours per week during the academic year, 40 hours per week or full-time during vacations.

Partnerships

Most universities in England have partnerships with different companies and organisations to ensure their students get enough professional training as students. In addition to increasing their students' chances to get hired by one of the universities. Liverpool John Moores University has partnerships with the following companies: