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University College Cork (UCC)| The award | How you will study | Study duration | Course start | Domestic course fees | International course fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BSc (Hons) | Full-time | 4 years | September | EU 3000 | EUR 3000 |
Overview
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 courseis accredited by theRoyal Society of Chemistryand its main strengths include:
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.
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Course Details
Year 1 Modules:
Refer toCK402andCK406
Year 2 Modules:
Biomolecules; Introduction to Forensic Science; Current Perspectives in Genetics; Fundamentals of Organic Chemistry; Main Group and Transition Element Chemistry; Energetics and Kinetics; States of Matter; Structures & Reactions of Main Group Compounds; Aromatics, Carbonyls and Alkenes; Spectroscopy; Structure, Bonding and Quantum Mechanics
Year 3 Modules:
Forensic Analysis; Forensic Psychology; Toxicology; Pharmaceutical Chemistry; Inorganic Chemistry; Physical Chemistry; Analytical Chemistry; Synthesis, Structure and Reactivity of Organic CompoundsStudents who have passed Year 3 may opt to be conferred with a BSc Ordinary Degree rather thanproceed to Year 4.Year 4 Modules:
Forensic Genetics and Molecular Biology; Forensic and Legal Medicine; Research Project; Advanced Inorganic Chemistry; Lasers, Photochemistry & Spectroscopy; Interfaces, Microscopy & Modelling; Advanced Organic Synthesis, Biosynthesis and Reactivity; Advanced Methods of Forensic Science; Advanced Analytical Chemistry
See the College Calendar for additional information on the Programme and the Book of Modulesfor further details on the modules.
Fact File
Course Code: CK402; CK406
Course Title: Chemistry with Forensic Science
College: Science, Engineering and Food Science
Duration: 4 years
Teaching Mode: Full-time
Qualifications: BSc (Hons)
NFQ Level: Level 8
Costs: Full-time EU/EEA/Swiss State undergraduate students may be exempt from paying tuition fees. The State will pay the tuition fees for students who satisfy the Free Fees Criteria. In 2016/17 the Student Contribution Charge will be EUR 3,000 and the Capitation Fee will be EUR 155.
2017 Entry Requirements: Refer to CK402 and CK406
Entry Points: 2016: 480 (CK402); 460 (CK406).
Course Practicalities
Expected lecture/lab/practical hours:A typical module may consist of 20 lecture hours, 10 hours of tutorials and up to 30 practical hours.Typically there are up to 20 hours of lectures and up to 10 practical hours per week. Lectures and workshops usually take place in the morning, while practical work is scheduled for afternoons. In the final year, practicals are replaced by a research project.
Assessment
Written exams will take place before Christmas and in May. Not all modules will have formal examinations. Many modules use other types of assessment including practical reports, minor exams, electronic homeworks, etc.
Application Procedure
Refer toCK402andCK406.
Further Contact Information
Dr Mila Pravda
T: +353 (0)21 490 2304
2017 Entry Requirements: Refer to CK402 and CK406
Entry Points: 2016: 480 (CK402); 460 (CK406).
Contact University College Cork (UCC) to find course entry requirements.
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