Forensic Biology BSc (Hons)

Course Overview - Forensic Biology BSc (Hons)

**Whether it’s working on criminal investigations to analyse crime scenes and identify victims, working in the field of endangered species to identify illegal trading, or investigating diseases, Forensic Biologists are in growing demand**

**Why study BSc (Hons) Forensic Biology at BU?**


- Taught by leading academics, experienced practitioners and a range of professional guest lecturers, you will develop a comprehensive grounding in forensic biology


- Take part in invaluable lab and fieldwork experience, including mock crime scenes and disasters a...

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Course Information

Study Mode

Sandwich

Duration

4 Years

Start Date

22/09/2025

Campus

Main Site

Course Address
Talbot Campus
Fern Barrow
Poole
BH12 5BB

Application Details

Course Code

F3B7

Institution Code

B50

Points of Entry

Year 1, Year 2, Year 4

Entry Requirements

A-Level

The entry requirements for this course are 104 - 120 tariff points including a minimum of 2 A levels.

UCAS Tariff

104

120

The entry requirements for this course are 104 - 120 tariff points including a minimum of 2 A levels.

Scottish Higher

104 - 120 tariff points from a minimum of four Scottish Highers

Access to HE Diploma

102 - 118 tariff points with any combination of Distinction, Merit, Pass grades

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

An overall score of 28 - 31 points.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

Distinction, Merit, Merit (112 UCAS tariff points)

GCSE/National 4/National 5

GCSE English Language or English Literature and Mathematics grade 4 (or grade C in the old grading system). We also accept iGCSEs, Key Skills and Functional Skills and other qualifications at Level 2 of the National Qualifications Framework.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

Distinction*, Distinction (104 UCAS tariff points)

OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma

Distinction*, Distinction (104 UCAS tariff points)

OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma

Distinction, Merit, Merit (112 UCAS tariff points)

Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal

104 - 120 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of two principal subjects.

Extended Project

We accept this qualification, but it must be accompanied by two A-level sized qualifications to meet the overall UCAS tariff.

Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)

We accept this qualification, but it must be accompanied by an A-level sized qualification to meet the overall UCAS tariff.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)

We accept this qualification, but it must be accompanied by an A-level sized qualification to meet the overall UCAS tariff.

OCR Cambridge Technical Introductory Diploma

We accept this qualification, but it must be accompanied by an A-level sized qualification to meet the overall UCAS tariff.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

We accept this qualification, but it must be accompanied by an A-level sized qualification to meet the overall UCAS tariff

OCR Cambridge Technical Subsidiary Diploma

We accept this qualification, but it must be accompanied by an A-level sized qualification to meet the overall UCAS tariff.

T-Level

M

120 UCAS tariff points

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