BSc (Hons) Forensic Chemistry
University of LincolnBrayford Pool, United Kingdom
Course overview
Forensic chemistry is the application of scientific knowledge and investigation to law enforcement. From identifying substances to analysing crime scenes, the skills of a forensic chemist often play a vital role in criminal investigations. The course provides students with the opportunity to develop the skills of a professional forensic chemist, including laboratory examination, report writing, crime scene analysis and courtroom presentation.
With a broad spectrum of modules, it is possible to specialise in areas such as DNA analysis, biological chemistry, or nuclear forensics. The School of Chemistry takes a research-centred approach to teaching and learning, and students have the chance to work closely with leading academics on collaborative research projects.
Key highlights
- Develops laboratory examination, report writing and crime scene analysis skills
- Training in presenting scientific evidence in the courtroom
- Option to specialise in DNA analysis, biological chemistry or nuclear forensics
- Research-centred teaching within the School of Chemistry
- Collaborative research projects working closely with leading academics
Entry requirements
- UCAS tariff points: 104-112 — UK: 104 to 112 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: BCC to BBC to include a Grade B in Chemistry BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM Forensic and Criminal Investigation accepted…
- International Baccalaureate: 29 — overall to include
- BTEC: DMM — BTEC Extended Diploma
- GCSE: 4 or above — to include English, Mathematics, Science
- A-level: BCC-BBC — 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 chemist
- Crime scene investigator
- Analytical chemist
- Toxicologist
- DNA analyst
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,790 per year | International: £18,300 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 Lincoln, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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