MChem Forensic Chemistry
University of LincolnBrayford Pool, United Kingdom
Course overview
The BSc Forensic Chemistry at the University of Lincoln is a three-year full-time undergraduate degree that trains students to apply chemical science to criminal investigations. Students learn to examine substances, analyse evidence from crime scenes, produce scientific reports, and present findings in court. The course offers specialisation options in areas such as DNA analysis, biological chemistry, fire, explosives, nuclear forensics, and trace-evidence analysis.
Learning is delivered through lectures, seminars, practical laboratory sessions, and, where relevant, crime-scene investigation training. Assessment methods include written assignments, laboratory reports, practical exams, formal examinations, and a structured final-year project. Modules cover Core Chemistry, Basic Forensic Science, Crime Scene Investigation, Marks and Traces Evidence, Quality Assurance and Regulation, Chemistry of Activated Systems, Forensic Toxicology and Drugs of Abuse, and a final-year structured research project. This course is accredited by the Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC).
Key highlights
- Chemistry integrated with forensic specialisms including DNA analysis and toxicology
- Full-year industrial placement with industry, overseas partners or research groups
- Placements combined with advanced study of chemistry research frontiers
- Support provided when finding and undertaking a placement
- Research-centred teaching with collaborative projects alongside academics
Entry requirements
- UCAS tariff points: 112-120 — UK: 112 to 120 UCAS Tariff points. This must be achieved from a minimum of 2 A Levels or equivalent Level 3 qualifications, to include 40 points from Chemistry. For example: A Level: BBC to BBB to include a Grade B in Chemistry BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM Forensic and Criminal Investigation accepted…
- International Baccalaureate: 30 — overall to include
- BTEC: DMM — BTEC Extended Diploma
- GCSE: 4 or above — to include English, Mathematics, Science
- A-level: BBC-BBB — to include to include a Grade B in Chemistry
- International qualifications — International Non UK Qualifications: If you have studied outside of the UK, and are unsure whether your qualification meets the above requirements, please visit our country pages https://www.lincoln.ac.uk/studywithus/internationalstudents/entryrequirementsandyourcountry/ for information on equivalent qualifications. EU and Overseas students will be required to demonstrate English language profici…
Scholarships
Global Leaders Scholarship
The scholarship is available to international students and is valued at 50% of tuition fees for one year of study.
Up to 50% of feesInternational Undergraduate Scholarship
The International Undergraduate Scholarship is valued at £2,000 and will be awarded to eligible students as a tuition fee discount for each year of their undergraduate programme at the University of Lincoln.
Up to £2,000Partner Scholarship
If you’re eligible to receive the Partner Scholarship, you may also be eligible to receive a tuition fee discount of £1,000 through our Early Payment Discount.
Up to £1,000
Careers this course leads to
- Forensic scientist
- Forensic toxicologist
- Analytical chemist
- DNA analyst
- Research chemist
- Laboratory scientist
Career opportunities
Graduates of the BSc Forensic Chemistry at the University of Lincoln are well-prepared for careers in forensic and analytical science, including:
- Forensic Chemist
- Crime Scene Investigator
- Toxicology Laboratory Technician
- Trace Evidence Analyst
- Fire, Explosives, or Nuclear Forensics Specialist
Cost of study
The annual tuition fee for international students in the BSc Forensic Chemistry at the University of Lincoln is £18,300. Fees are subject to an approximate 2% annual increase.
Admission
Applications are submitted via the University’s online portal or UCAS. Prospective students are encouraged to contact AHZ’s trained counsellors for personalised guidance during the application process.
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