About Chemistry With Forensic Science (bsc (hons)) in University College Cork

Chemistry with Forensic Science is an interdisciplinary course involving forensic, chemical and biochemical science, as well as toxicology, psychology, pharmacology and pathology. It also provides practical and communication skills.

The  four-year degree course  is accredited by the Royal Society of Chemistry and its main strengths include:

• Competitive skills and employability
• Excellent student experience
• Hands-on experience
• Teamwork and collaboration
• Research oriented teaching and innovation
• Presentation and communication skills

Forensic modules have practical examinations and the final year includes a research project in either chemical, forensic or related sciences using the state of the art facilities.

Our recognised expertise in key areas of forensic science (forensic psychology, forensic and legal medicine, genetics) combined with strengths in chemical, biological and analytical science, will provide you with a unique and stimulating interdisciplinary course. In addition, you will earn a full chemistry degree.

Placement or Study Abroad Information

There may be opportunities for summer projects in the School of Chemistry. The School is an active participant in undergraduate student-exchange programmes with numerous partner universities across Europe.

Skills and Careers Information

The course offers you a unique combination of skills in chemistry, biochemistry and disciplines related to forensic science.

Transferable skills of our graduates include problem solving, communicating science, time management and teamwork.

Types of jobs our graduates get include:

• Crime scene investigator (CSI)
• Analytical chemist
• Laboratory technician or manager 

The types of companies our students work include:

• Chemical industry and R&D
• Forensic laboratories
• Pharmaceutical, and other chemistry-related industries
• Quality assurance & control laboratories

Academic qualification equivalents

 1.    All India Senior School Certificate 

 2.    Higher Secondary Certificate / Standard 12 

 3.    Indian School Certificate (Year 12) 

Band 1 Programmes

Minimum average of 90% + in any of the recognised secondary school qualifications.

Band 2 Programmes

Minimum average of 80-89% in any of the recognised secondary school qualifications.

Band 3 Programmes

Minimum average of 75-79% in any of the recognised secondary school qualifications.

Additional Requirements

Where Maths is required for a specific degree programme, a minimum score of 85% in Maths is required.

Where a Lab Science subject is required for a specific degree programme, a minimum score of 85% is required in the appropriate Lab Science subject.

English language requirements (one of the below):

• IELTS: 6.5  Minimum individual sections 5.5
• TOEFL: TOEFL 90  Listening - 17; Reading - 18; Speaking - 20; Writing 17
• PTE: 63 Minimum individual sections 51

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