
Forensic Science (with Foundation Year) BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Forensic Science (with Foundation Year) BSc (Hons)
Why study BSc (Hons) Forensic Science (with Foundation Year) at BU?
• Taught by professional practitioners and guest speakers who are experts in their respective fields, including forensic DNA profiling, crime scene investigation and forensic toxicology
• You will be taught in contemporary lecture halls and state-of-the-art labs where you’ll use cutting-edge equipment
• Take part in invaluable lab and fieldwork experience, including mock crime scenes and a live-fire exercise
• Provided with theo...
<strong>Why study BSc (Hons) Forensic Science (with Foundation Year) at BU?</strong><br/><br/><br/>• Taught by professional practitioners and guest speakers who are experts in their respective fields, including forensic DNA profiling, crime scene investigation and forensic toxicology<br/><br/><br/><br/>• You will be taught in contemporary lecture halls and state-of-the-art labs where you’ll use cutting-edge equipment <br/><br/><br/><br/>• Take part in invaluable lab and fieldwork experience, including mock crime scenes and a live-fire exercise<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Provided with theoretical and practical training covering crime scene science, toxicology, chemistry and molecular biology<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Gain valuable work experience on your placement if you choose to take one and springboard into a career as a forensic investigator post-graduation<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Youll be career-ready, with 88% of graduates from our forensic and archaeological sciences courses in employment or further study after 15 months. (source DiscoverUni 2023)<br/><br/><br/><br/>Exploring crime scene science, toxicology, chemistry, and molecular biology, this degree is designed to be one of the most modern and relevant of its kind. It has been engineered to give you an understanding of the theory and practice of forensic science.<br/><br/><strong>Foundation year:</strong> We have a foundation year option for students who do not meet the entry requirements for the degree course. This additional year of study will give you a grounding in the scientific skills required for Forensic Science, building your confidence, knowledge and skills for further study. After successful completion of the foundation year, you will progress to the full degree.<br/><br/><strong>Course Accreditation:</strong><br/>Our BSc (Hons) Forensic Science is accredited by the Chartered Society of Forensic Sciences (CSFS). CSFS Educational Accreditation is the independent assessment of educational quality for degrees focusing on forensic science, and gives students and future employers confidence in the quality and quantity of the forensic science content of programmes.
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
21/09/2026
Campus
Main Site
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Course Code
F412
Institution Code
B50
Points of Entry
Foundation
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
GCSE/National 4/National 5
There are no GCSE requirements. The Foundation Year will cover these skills in preparation for degree study.
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Fees and funding
Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
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England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,535 | 2025/26 | Year 1 | |
EU, International | £20,685 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
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