Anglia Ruskin University has hosted a visit from around 25 Year 12 students from Harlow College - during National Science Week (13-19 March) - to give the students an insight into studying Forensic Science at degree level.

The students, who are studying either A level Biology or BTEC Applied Science, had all expressed an interest in finding out more about the subject which is based on the scientific disciplines and techniques that are used to produce evidence acceptable in a court of law.

As part of the visit the students were given the opportunity to get to grips with some of the practical aspects of the subject including trials with finger-printing kits and the recovery of trace evidence.

The Anglia Ruskin University BSc Forensic Science degrees, which have been given a top classification rating by the Quality Assurance Agency (QAA), are taught by lecturers who are forensic practitioners in their own right specialising in areas such as toxicology, fire investigation, biology, criminalistics and drugs. The University's extensive facilities include a dedicated crime scene facility which is realistically set up for student examination. CCTV cameras are set up within this facility to record the student's crime scene analysis.

Career paths for forensic science students can extend beyond the solution of crimes to disaster analysis and archaeological and related explorations.

Hundreds of thousands of people across the UK take part in National Science Week activities every year. The day is co-ordinated by the BA (British Association for the Advancement of Science).

Further information about Forensic Science courses at Anglia Ruskin University can be found on this website. Alternatively, you can call the contact centre on 0845 271 3333.