Forensic Science (with Foundation Year), BSc (Hons)
University of Central LancashirePreston, United Kingdom
Course overview
On our Forensic Science (with Foundation Year) course you’ll learn the skills to become a forensic scientist or a crime scene investigator. Find out more.
Key highlights
- Teaches the skills to become a forensic scientist
- Prepares students for work as a crime scene investigator
- Includes a foundation year before degree-level study
Entry requirements
- UCAS tariff points: 64 — 64 points at A2 including Chemistry or Biology or Applied Science BTEC Extended Diploma: MPP including Science BTEC Diploma: MM International Baccalaureate Diploma: Pass including 64 points from Higher Level subjects inc…
- BTEC: MPP — to include including Science; BTEC Extended Diploma
- BTEC: MM — BTEC Diploma
- T-level: Pass — …including 64 points from Higher Level subjects including Biology or Chemistry T Level: P (D or E) including Chemistry or Biology or Applied Science IELTS: grade 6.0 with no component lower than 5.5 GCSEs: 5 at Grade C includi…
- GCSE: C — to include Mathematics, English
Careers this course leads to
- Forensic Scientist
- Crime Scene Investigator
- Forensic Laboratory Technician
- Scenes of Crime Officer
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,535 per year | International: £17,325 per year
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Central Lancashire, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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