Paige Tynan

Before coming to Wrexham University, I was studying Childcare, Learning, and Development at College.

 I got into Wrexham University through clearing after a last-minute change of mind.

My course was very practical, with a lot of simulations that replicated real-world scenarios. The PhD was very self-led and research-intensive, but as I was self-funded, I chose an area that I was really interested in and ended up developing a tool to assist researchers, practitioners, and students in furthering their understanding of the decomposition process.

The atmosphere around campus was vibrant and welcoming.

What I enjoyed most about my course were the practical aspects and simulations; they gave me a taste of what life would be like in a forensic career post-graduation.

The support at university was really good. I was diagnosed with dyslexia when one of my lecturers picked up on some of the signs.

There were loads of opportunities for personal and self-development along the way, and I took every opportunity that came my way. I have presented at conferences, traveled to a number of different countries to extend my knowledge within my subject area, and got to meet some like-minded people along the way.

Yes, I would recommend undertaking a course with Wrexham University. The undergraduate forensic science degree is great fun with tons of practical simulations that will prepare students for careers in forensic science.