Forensic Science Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Forensic Science Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Course Overview
Explore the science of investigation, learning the skills to collect, analyse and interpret evidence. It’s a highly specialised course, designed to put you on a high-impact career path.
Why study with us
* You’ll learn the theory and practice of forensic investigation, crime scene processing and laboratory-based analysis.
* 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 ye...
Course Overview
Explore the science of investigation, learning the skills to collect, analyse and interpret evidence. It’s a highly specialised course, designed to put you on a high-impact career path.
Why study with us
* You’ll learn the theory and practice of forensic investigation, crime scene processing and laboratory-based analysis.
* 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.
* Our course provides an excellent starting point for a career in the competitive sector of forensic science. You’ll find our former students working in all sorts of forensic science settings – as CSI, police officers, scientific support personnel and intelligence analysts, at home and overseas.
* This course is taught through block learning, which means you can plan part-time work, caring responsibilities, or other interests around your learning. Find out more about block learning on our website.
What you'll do
* You’ll work in labs equipped with cutting-edge microscopy and analytical equipment, and at our outdoor facility for research in forensic taphonomy and decomposition.
* As well as covering modules focused on the core aspects of Forensic Science, you can focus on specialist areas like genetics, toxicology and anthropology.
* You can take a sandwich-year placement, developing vital career-boosting skills in a local hospital laboratory or with a scientific research project.
Accreditations
* 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.
Future Careers
By the time you graduate from our Forensic Science BSc (Hons) programme, you will be well placed to start an exciting career in areas of forensic science, biological sciences or chemical analysis.
Course Information
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
2027-09-20
Campus
Preston Campus
Application Details
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
A02-C21
Institution Code
C30
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2
Entry Requirements
A level
112 UCAS points at A2 including Biology, Chemistry or Applied Science
T Level
including Biology or Chemistry or Applied Science
UCAS Tariff
Including Biology, Chemistry or Applied Science.
AS
Not accepted
Access to HE Diploma
112 UCAS points including 15 level 3 credits in Biology or Chemistry
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.
Scottish Advanced Higher
112 UCAS points including Biology, Chemistry or Applied Science
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
BTEC Applied Science from 2016 - Must include 6 of the following BTEC modules at Merit - Principles and Applications of Science I, Practical Scientific Procedures and Techniques, Science Investigation Skills, Laboratory Techniques and their Application, Principles and Applications of Science II, Investigative Project, Physiology of Human Body Systems, Human Regulation and Reproduction, Biological Molecules and Metabolic Pathways, Genetics and Genetic Engineering, Diseases and Infection, Applications of Inorganic Chemistry, Applications of Organic Chemistry, Microbiology and Microbiological Techniques, Industrial Chemical Reactions, Practical Chemical Analysis, Biomedical Science, Materials Science, Forensic Evidence, Collection and Analysis, Forensic Fire Investigation BTEC Applied Science pre 2016 - Must include 6 of the following modules at Merit - Fundamentals of Science, Scientific Investigations, Scientific Practical Techniques, Mathematical Calculation for Science, Using Statistics in Science, Physiology of Human Body Systems, Physiology of Human Regulation and Reproduction, Biochemistry and Biomechanical Techniques, Microbiological Techniques, Chemistry for Biology Technicians, Genetics and Genetic Engineering, Practical Chemical Analysis, Biomedical Science Techniques
OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma
including acceptable Chemistry and Biology units
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Pass IB Diploma including 112 UCAS points from Higher Level subjects including HL Biology or Chemistry
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
BTEC Applied Science from 2016 - Must include 6 of the following BTEC modules at Merit - Principles and Applications of Science I, Practical Scientific Procedures and Techniques, Science Investigation Skills, Laboratory Techniques and their Application, Principles and Applications of Science II, Investigative Project, Physiology of Human Body Systems, Human Regulation and Reproduction, Biological Molecules and Metabolic Pathways, Genetics and Genetic Engineering, Diseases and Infection, Applications of Inorganic Chemistry, Applications of Organic Chemistry, Microbiology and Microbiological Techniques, Industrial Chemical Reactions, Practical Chemical Analysis, Biomedical Science, Materials Science, Forensic Evidence, Collection and Analysis, Forensic Fire Investigation BTEC Applied Science pre 2016 - Must include 6 of the following modules at Merit - Fundamentals of Science, Scientific Investigations, Scientific Practical Techniques, Mathematical Calculation for Science, Using Statistics in Science, Physiology of Human Body Systems, Physiology of Human Regulation and Reproduction, Biochemistry and Biomechanical Techniques, Microbiological Techniques, Chemistry for Biology Technicians, Genetics and Genetic Engineering, Practical Chemical Analysis, Biomedical Science Techniques
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
112 UCAS points including Biology, Chemistry or Applied Science
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma
including acceptable Chemistry and Biology units
A level
64 points at A2 including Chemistry or Biology or Applied Science
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
including Science
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Pass including 64 points from Higher Level subjects including Biology or Chemistry
Access to HE Diploma
64 points including Chemistry, Biology or Applied Science
AS
Not accepted
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.
Not accepted
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
64 points including Chemistry or Biology or Applied Science
OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma
including Science
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma
including Science
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
including Science
Scottish Advanced Higher
64 points including Chemistry or Biology or Applied Science
T Level
including Chemistry or Biology or Applied Science
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