About the Group
This University wide-centre based within the School of Applied Sciences undertakes internationally recognised research on forensic issues and is a leading provider of education and training in a wide range of forensic subjects.
We are a multi-disciplinary research team of scientists and investigators. Specialist interests include, amongst others, anthropology, archaeology, biomolecules, law, scene investigation, toxicology, public health, accident investigation, mass disasters and laboratory analysis. Complementary work with other centres e.g. Postgraduate Medical Centre, Centre for Design, Engineering & Computing, is carried out. The Group has worked with other Schools in the University to develop new degrees in Forensic Computing and Law with Forensic Science. Current developments in the pipeline include the use of digital techniques for forensics.
Our research is designed to support policy development and implementation, and we have strong links with many institutions, practising professionals and policy makers locally, regionally and internationally.
Our research also aims to develop a Centre of Academic Excellence in Forensic Sciences, providing a focus for high-quality research, enterprise and teaching within distinctive areas of the University.
The Forensic and Biological Sciences Group is internationally recognised for its knowledge transfer activities, consultancy and scientific support, research programme, professional development opportunities and short courses, human rights training and investigations.
- a Portfolio of undergraduate courses
- a Portfolio of postgraduate courses
- PhD supervision
- Opportunities to engage within the Group in funded research bids
- Short courses/Professional Development
- Collaborative research with other universities/Higher Education Institutions (HEIs)
