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 Science and Health 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. This course has been designed to provide students with a thorough understanding of modern analytical chemistry, our course helps prepare you for a career in contemporary science. Introducing some fundamental chemistry theory throughout the course, we start with simple concepts, such as the principles of bonding, reaction rates and preparation techniques, but rapidly advance to complex spectroscopy and separation theory. To help ensure you are ‘industry ready’ on graduation, we also cover important aspects like quality control, statistics and equipment/experimental validation techniques. On successful completion, you should have knowledge of: Basic theoretical concepts of a wide range of analytical chemistry techniques and their application to problem solving; Qualitative and quantitative aspects of analysis; The theory and application of techniques used in forensic science, including those of a biological nature; Mathematical techniques appropriate for a science degree course; Effective laboratory skills and aspects of health and safety applicable to a laboratory environment. On successful completion, you should be able to: Analyse, evaluate and interpret information from a variety of sources and compile the information in the appropriate form required; Demonstrate an analytical approach to problem solving by having the ability to recognise and analyse novel problems and plan strategies for their solution; Communicate effectively in a variety of numerical, oral and written forms; Safely carry out laboratory procedures. Undertake effective forensic and analytical work using a skilled, accurate and precise approach. Produce well-structured and logical arguments; Design and implement problem solving techniques to solve appropriate forensic and analytical problems; Demonstrate numerical and data manipulation skills at an appropriate level; Operate independently or as part of an effective part of a team to solve problems of a technical and practical nature and provide appropriate solutions; Interpret data derived from laboratory observations and measurements in terms of their significance and the theory underlying them.