
Forensic Science and Criminal Investigation BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Forensic Science and Criminal Investigation BSc (Hons)
Course Overview
Discover the tools crucial to solving crime, with a degree built around the practical skills and scientific understanding of the collection and analysis of evidence.
Why study with us
• Learn from experts in their fields, whether seasoned CSIs, former police professionals or leading academics. This combination of teaching staff allows us to build on the many years experience of senior practitioners and research developments at the cutting-edge of the discipline.
• We offer the possi...
<strong>Course Overview</strong><br/><br/>Discover the tools crucial to solving crime, with a degree built around the practical skills and scientific understanding of the collection and analysis of evidence. <br/><br/><strong>Why study with us</strong><br/><br/><br/>• Learn from experts in their fields, whether seasoned CSIs, former police professionals or leading academics. This combination of teaching staff allows us to build on the many years experience of senior practitioners and research developments at the cutting-edge of the discipline.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• We offer the possibility for extra study at home and abroad – including an air crash investigation short course in Arizona, ballistic reconstruction course and Study Abroad exchange opportunities.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• You can develop your skills further in our Cybercrime Advice Clinic and Missing Persons Information Unit, expanding your investigative abilities within a wider network of cold-case investigators. <br/><br/><br/><br/><strong>What youll do</strong><br/><br/><br/>• You’ll be taught by numerous experienced professionals with a range of specialisms, such as CSI, counter-terrorism, or fire investigation. <br/><br/><br/><br/>• In year 3 you can tailor your studies to your personal strengths and professional ambitions.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• You’ll get hands-on with state-of-the-art facilities, including our dedicated crime scene houses, vehicle examination bay, laboratories and a Hydra Minerva simulation suite.<br/><br/><br/><br/><strong>Accreditations</strong><br/><br/><br/>• This course is accredited by the Chartered Society of Forensic Sciences, demonstrating that it provides a solid, widely respected route into the highly competitive field of forensic and criminal investigation.<br/><br/><br/><br/><strong>Future Careers</strong><br/><br/>In a competitive job market, Forensic Science and Criminal Investigation BSc (Hons) graduates stand out – with the specialist skills and real-world experience to ensure they’re ready to get to work.
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
21/09/2026
Campus
Preston Campus
Application Details
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
FM42
Institution Code
C30
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2, Year 3
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
Scottish Higher
104 to 112 UCAS points
Access to HE Diploma
104 to 112 UCAS points
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
104 to 122 UCAS points at Higher Level subjects
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DMM
GCSE/National 4/National 5
5 GCSEs at Grade C/4 or above including Maths and English or equivalent. Equivalent qualifications are Functional Skills Level 2 in Maths and English or Level 3 Key Skills in Maths and Communication.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
AS
Not Accepted
OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma
DMM
Scottish Advanced Higher
104 to 112 UCAS points
A level
104 to 112 UCAS points at A2
T Level
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Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
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England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands | £9,535 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
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