Forensic Science BSc (Hons) BSc (Hons) BSc (Hons)

Course Overview - Forensic Science BSc (Hons) BSc (Hons) BSc (Hons)

Would you like to perform a crucial role in the investigation of crime and legal scenarios? Accredited by The Chartered Society of Forensic Sciences, USW’s Forensic Science degree provides the highly practical application of a range of sciences in the context of criminal and civil law.

You’ll gain knowledge and skills from the fields of chemistry, biology and other sciences, with a focus on how they are applied in crime scene science and criminal investigation.

The Forensic Science course has a strong focus on employability and you’ll study the entire process from ...

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Course Information

Study Mode

Full-time

Duration

3 Years

Start Date

22/09/2025

Campus

Pontypridd

Course Address
University of South Wales
Pontypridd
CF37 1DL

Application Details

Course Code

F125

Institution Code

W01

Points of Entry

Year 1

Entry Requirements

UCAS Tariff

104

Access to HE Diploma

Pass Access to HE Diploma in Science with a minimum of 104 UCAS Tariff points

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

DMM

in a relevant subject to include Chemistry or Biology modules

GCSE/National 4/National 5

The University normally requires Mathematics/Numeracy and English at Grade C/4 or above, or their equivalent, but consideration is given to individual circumstances.

Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)

C

and BC at A Level to include Chemistry or Biology but to exclude General Studies

A level

B,C,C

to include Chemistry or Biology but to exclude General Studies

T Level

Pass (C and above)

To be individually assessed to check Science content. Offer to be passing the T Level with Pass (C or above in the Core) if subject content is suitable

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Fees and funding

EU, England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales £9,000
International £12,600

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