The University of the Free State has recently been granted approval to offer an undergraduate degree in Forensic Science – the first of its kind in South Africa!
Vanessa Lynch & Carolyn Hancock of The DNA Project with members of the Forensic Dept at the launch of the Hons degree in 2010
The degree will be a 3-year B. Sc. degree in Forensic Sciences. The curriculum offered will be as follows:
1st year – The foundational year will involve the study of Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics.
2nd year – During the second year of study students will take modules in Genetics, Chemistry, and Forensic Science. The Forensic Science module will include an introduction to Forensic Science, Crime Scene Investigation, Forensic Photography and applicable legislation).
The UFS
3rd year – Students will choose between third year modules in Genetics or Chemistry. In addition they will complete advanced modules in Forensic Science (including ballistics), Physical Evidence (including the study of imprints and fiber analysis), Forensic Entomology and DNA Forensics.
For admission to this degree students require an AP score of 34 and an accumulated score of 17 for Maths, Physical Science and Life Science.
Forensic Hons Student at the UFS
A maximum of 80 students will be admitted per year. Students have to apply before September 30th 2013 for admission in 2014.
On completion of the undergraduate program, post-graduate level students can continue with Forensic Science, Forensic Chemistry, Forensic Genetics or Forensic Entomology.
For people who are interested in a lecturing position at the University, a senior lecturer position will be advertised in the Sunday Times and Rapport on 7th April. Preference will be given to candidates who are Forensic Scientists or those with a doctorate in Physics.
For more information contact Prof. Spies at SpiesJJ@ufs.ac.za
Hi my name is Portia I’m currently doing my 3rd year in biological science and I have elected 3rd year population and quantitative genetics studies and I also have background in molecular biology..will I be able to do my honors for forensic science in UFC next year and how do I apply? Thank you
Hi. I am Lehlohonolo and I would like to study forensic in UFS. Please I need some guidance on how I can go and study Forensic,and how I or when should I apply.