Engineering, Science and the Built Environment (ESBE) Undergraduate Prospectus 2010
BSc (Hons)
Location Location
BSc (Hons)
Southwark Southwark
Forensic Science
Duration Duration
Sport and Exercise Science
3 years (full-time) 3 years (full-time)
Start date Start date
September September
Simple timetable information Number of places
Full-time course only 50
Engineering, Science and the Built Envir Engineering, Science and the Built Envir
Course description Career opportunities
How to apply How to apply
Course description At Levels One and Two the course
Forensic science is about the Although such skills have a wide
Direct to LSBU or via UCAS Via UCAS
The application of science to sport also contains practical sport units in
presentation of scientific evidence in application, they are particularly suited
UCAS code UCAS code
and exercise is essential for successful which students have the opportunity
a court of law. By its very nature it is to careers in forensic science, scientific
F410 C600
training, rehabilitation, prevention and to participate in sports and exercise
multi-disciplinary, covering biological, journalism, information technology, to optimise athletic performance. activities to study the scientific basis
LSBU code Course contact
chemical and physical sciences as well environmental monitoring and accident
1163 Dr. David Cook
of their own performance demands.
as law. Students learn the principles investigation. Potential employers
cookdp@lsbu.ac.uk – 020 7815 7992
For anyone working in sport and
of investigative science and the include the emergency services, forensic
Course contact
exercise related employment it is vital Career opportunities
Hannah Willson Typical offer
interpretation of experimental results science providers, government agencies,
onment
Course Director 160 UCAS Tariff points
to understand how the human body The course provides a solid grounding
onment
from subjects as diverse as weapons consultancies, local authorities and
willsonh@lsbu.ac.uk – 020 7815 7946
works, particularly in the context of for a range of careers, for instance,
Course units

(ESBE)
technology, DNA analysis, scenes of contract laboratories. exercise, how the human body moves, as a coach or a personal trainer, or in
Course units Level 1

(ESBE)
crime, forensic indicators and explosion
Year 1 – Skills for Sports Science
why the body moves and the effects a clinical environment in rehabilitation
and fire. The course at LSBU is both Typical background of applicant
– Introduction to Forensic Science – Sport and Exercise Laboratory
of diet on physical performance. programmes or corporate fitness
challenging and fascinating, with an Applicants need to have a scientific
– Skills for Forensic Science – Anatomy and Kinesiology
initiatives.
– Measurement Science – Biomechanics 1
emphasis on the main themes of crime background to take this degree.
– Cells and Genes – Theory and Practice of Sport and Exercise
The course is structured around four
scene investigation and subsequent
– Dangerous Properties of Materials – Foundations of Sports Psychology
main themes: physiology, psychology, Progression routes
scientific analysis of evidence, and Professional contacts/industry links
– Introduction to Forensic Chemistry – Introduction to Nutrition
nutrition and biomechanics. Each level to postgraduate study
– Legal Systems – Principles of Physiology
accident investigation. This course works closely with the City
– Forensic Materials Level 2
of the course includes units designed Academic qualifications can be
of London Police and various forensic
Year 2 – Research in Sports Science
to enhance your knowledge of these furthered through our MSc in The
The study of theory is matched by science providers.
– Introduction to Criminal Law – Biomechanics 2
subjects but you will learn about them Science of Sports Coaching. In addition
– Weapons Technology – Applications of Sports Science
practical work and at each level there
– Forensic Biology – The Coach and Development of Skills
in the context of sport and exercise. there are regular opportunities to follow
is the opportunity to carry out your Recent guest lecturers
– Instrumental Methods of Analysis – Sports Psychology 2
doctoral study in areas of biomechanics,
own investigation through case study – Peter Whent and Ron Cook, D.A.B.S
– Forensic Indicators – Nutrition and Metabolism in Sport
You will also learn about technology in physiology, neuromechanics,
– Explosion and Fire – Human Physiology (Systems)
and project work, culminating in a Fingerprints Ltd.
– Introduction to Evidence – Exercise Physiology
sport, including the use of computers, neurophysiology and nutrition.
final year project that will draw on – Members of City of London Police
– Forensic Toxicology Level 3
and how research underpins all aspects
your scientific knowledge and allow – Dr. Freddie Patel, Home Office
Year 3 – Project
of sports science. One feature of the Professional contacts/industry links
– Research Project – Laboratory Investigations
you to demonstrate your analytical Pathologist
– Scene of Crime Investigation 1 – Biomechanics 3
course that is proving particularly You will undertake practical work in
and communication skills. The art of – Dr. A.W. Martin, Forensic
– Animals and Plants in Crime – Testing and Prescription in Exercise and Health
attractive to students is the direct British Association of Sport and Exercise
delivering and communicating your Odontologist
– Accident Analysis and Investigation – Nutrition and the Athlete
application of all the knowledge that Science (BASES) accredited laboratories
– Biological Identification Techniques – Environmental and Biological Factors affecting
results, as a forensic expert would, is – Members of the Forensic Science
– Scene of Crime Investigation 2 Performance
they are acquiring to sports coaching. and any fitness qualifications obtained
developed by mock courtroom sessions Service Ltd
– Advanced Instrumental Methods of Analysis – Reflection and Application
During the course you have the chance by you will be accredited to a level on the
during the course. – Alan Clayton, collision investigator, to gain coaching awards by taking Register of Exercise Professionals (REPS).
formerly with Kent Police. vocational training courses through the
Forensic teaching and research within Sports Coach UK and national sport For full entry requirements see pages
the Faculty spans a variety of different For full entry requirements see pages governing bodies. 252 to 253.
subject areas. In the Department of 252 to 253.
Applied Science, it ranges from drug
analysis through to fire and explosion
research, whereas in the Department
of Biosciences, it ranges from DNA
to entomology. Many people will be
involved in your teaching, including a
variety of external associates, only some
of whom are named in this prospectus.
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