Study BSc Forensic Investigation and produce high quality evidence that can be used in a court of law. You will benefit from our investment in state-of-the-art chemistry and biology labs where you will learn the scientific methods used to investigate and solve crimes.
Graduate with a Forensic Investigation degree and you will have the appropriate legal background in criminal and environmental law needed to become a forensic investigator. Our graduates are in demand in industries such as forensic science, environmental protection, pharmaceutical, food safety and anti-counter...
Study BSc Forensic Investigation and produce high quality evidence that can be used in a court of law. You will benefit from our investment in state-of-the-art chemistry and biology labs where you will learn the scientific methods used to investigate and solve crimes.<br/><br/>Graduate with a Forensic Investigation degree and you will have the appropriate legal background in criminal and environmental law needed to become a forensic investigator. Our graduates are in demand in industries such as forensic science, environmental protection, pharmaceutical, food safety and anti-counterfeiting. Graduates also go on to research and development for the chemical industry, high school level teaching, masters study and some go on to become Chartered Chemists.
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
15/09/2025
Campus
Main Site
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
F410
Institution Code
G42
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2
Scottish HigherB,B,C,C including Chemistry International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme26 must include HL Chemistry at 4 Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)MMM Year 1: BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma MMM in Forensic/Applied Science (must include Chemistry). Year 2: BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma DDM in Applied/Forensic Science (must include Chemistry) Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)H3,H3,H3,H3 including Chemistry Scottish HNCPass Year 2 Entry: 15 credit HNC Applied Science with B in Graded Unit., Year 1 Entry: HNC Applied Science or other Science subject including Chemistry with B in Graded Unit. Foundation Apprenticeship (SCQF Level 6)Pass Accepted as equivalent to one Higher at grade B as part of the overall grade profile of Highers required for entry. Any essential subjects at Higher should still be achieved in addition to the Foundation Apprenticeship. A levelC,C,C Year 1 Entry: CCC including Chemistry. Year 2 Entry: BBB including Chemistry, Biology and Maths plus GCSE English at C/4 T LevelPass (C and above) Health and Science: Science |
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Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
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Scotland | £1,820 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |
England, Northern Ireland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,250 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |
EU, International | £15,200 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |