Forensic Investigation BSc (Hons)

Course Overview - Forensic Investigation BSc (Hons)

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...

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Course Information

Study Mode

Full-time

Duration

4 Years

Start Date

15/09/2025

Campus

Main Site

Course Address
Cowcaddens Road
Glasgow
G4 0BA

Application Details

Course Code

F410

Institution Code

G42

Points of Entry

Year 1, Year 2

Entry Requirements

Scottish Higher

B,B,C,C

including Chemistry

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

26

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 HNC

Pass

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 level

C,C,C

Year 1 Entry: CCC including Chemistry. Year 2 Entry: BBB including Chemistry, Biology and Maths plus GCSE English at C/4

T Level

Pass (C and above)

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Fees and funding

Scotland £1,820
England, Northern Ireland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland £9,250
EU, International £15,200

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