Laboratory work

We have dedicated laboratory facilities for Forensic Science students which are home to modern instrumentation such as GC/MS, HPLC, SEM, Real-Time PCR and ESDA.

You'll be able to put your theoretical knowledge into practice, perfect your skills and develop into a competent, well trained and highly skilled scientist.

Molecular Laboratory

You'll extract DNA from different types of material and analyse it using techniques such as PCR and gel electrophoresis.

Chemistry Laboratory

You'll use specialised equipment to examine drugs of abuse, paint, glass, inks, dyes, gun shot residue and fire accelerants.

Entomology Suite

You can learn about forensic entomology and gain hands-on experience in collecting and rearing insects from a crime scene.

Examination Laboratory

You'll examine different types of evidence such as fingerprints, bones, tool marks, hairs and fibres and blood stains.

Blood Splatter Analysis

You'll learn how to create and analyse blood patterns in our dedicated area for blood spatter analysis.

Forensic Imaging Suite

You can learn how Imaging is used in forensic investigation and gain hands-on skills in our new Forensic Imaging Suite.

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Laboratory work