Laura Owen
Laura Owen has completed a BSc (Hons) in Forensic and Applied Biology, having returned to higher education later in life.
“Before studying at the ÃÛÌÒÖ±²¥, I had spent a 17-year career in childcare where I had been fortunate enough to work both here and abroad including Egypt and Portugal,” said Laura. “I decided it was time for a career change, an opportunity to step out of my comfort zone and face completely new challenges.”
“I found myself rather anxious about returning to education in my mid 30s but soon realised how supportive fellow students are of each other, along with tutors, who realise how dedicated and passionate mature students are towards their studies,” she said. “Studying at the ÃÛÌÒÖ±²¥ was definitely one of the best decisions I have ever made.”
During her degree, Laura volunteered for two years with West Mercia Police within their Forensic Enhancement Laboratory, and after completing her studies secured the role of Forensic Scene Investigator with West Midlands Police.