BSc Forensic Science
Course overview
This degree course, which provides hands-on teaching, teaches students the science required to solve crimes, offering them practical skills right away. They will learn the basics of programming, chemistry, and biology with help from experienced staff. The University has modern facilities, including a £2 million crime scene house and special laboratories, where students will practice with mock crime scenes and test evidence like DNA, drugs, and other minor traces.
Their learning is practical and includes real experiences with tools and methods like microscopy, fingerprint analysis, and blood splatter investigation. They may also get the chance to work on real police cases, such as testing drug samples with the Staffordshire Forensic Partnership, or help police with missing person cases in the Cold Case Unit.
Entry requirements
Candidates are to submit a personal statement in which they list their reasons for wanting to study the course and outline other information related to their studies. An academic or employer reference is also required to accompany the application. Students can upload their CVs together with their applications to show any work experience they have already achieved.
Grade Requirements:
- Applicants need between 112 and 120 UCAS Tariff points from their post-16 qualifications. This requirement can be met with:
- A-levels at grades such as BBC, including at least one numerate science subject, like Chemistry, Mathematics, or Biology, at Grade C or above.
- A BTEC Extended Diploma requiring a grade of DMM.
English Language Requirements:
- Applicants from non-English-speaking countries are required to present a suitable level of proficiency. This can be achieved with:
- An overall IELTS academic score of 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each of the four components (reading, writing, speaking, and listening).
- Other equivalent approved qualifications.
Career opportunities
Graduates from the BSc Forensic Science course can pursue careers that include:
- Forensic Scientist
- Crime Scene Officer (CSO)
- Forensic Technician
- Fingerprint Analyst
- Analytical Scientist
Cost of study
The full time tuition fee for international undergraduate students studying the BSc Forensic Science course is £17,085. The tuition fee is subject to an annual increase.
Admission
To apply for the course, you can apply directly to the university through its online application portal or through UCAS. For personalised help with your application, please speak to one of our trained counsellors.
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