
Forensic Science (Including Foundation Year) BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Forensic Science (Including Foundation Year) BSc (Hons)
The Foundation course in Forensic Science is for students who don’t meet the entry for the BSc (Hons) Forensic Science degree. You’ll start by completing a foundation year, which provides well structured support, allowing you to develop your scientific skills and knowledge.
Accredited by The Chartered Society of Forensic Sciences, this Forensic Science course has a strong focus on employability and you’ll study the entire process from crime scene to court.
You will be trained in standard practices and techniques used in crime scene investigation, as well as labora...
The Foundation course in Forensic Science is for students who don’t meet the entry for the BSc (Hons) Forensic Science degree. You’ll start by completing a foundation year, which provides well structured support, allowing you to develop your scientific skills and knowledge. <br/><br/>Accredited by The Chartered Society of Forensic Sciences, this Forensic Science course has a strong focus on employability and you’ll study the entire process from crime scene to court.<br/><br/>You will be trained in standard practices and techniques used in crime scene investigation, as well as laboratory analysis of evidence and its interpretation. You’ll study specialist branches of forensic science, including anthropology, fire investigation and toxicology.<br/><br/>USWs Forensic Science course has a very strong scientific base, which means you’ll be employable in a number of scientific sectors.<br/><br/>Our Forensic Science courses are based at our Glyntaff campus. USW Glyntaff is surrounded by green open spaces. Our students say they love the relaxed atmosphere and beautiful views.<br/><br/>Home to our health, nursing, police, sport and science students, Glyntaff has state-of-the-art facilities including the latest science laboratories and a Crime Scene House for forensic investigation. You will also find a library, two cafes and a free regular shuttle bus to USW Treforest.
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
21/09/2026
Campus
Pontypridd
Application Details
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
0U4C
Institution Code
W01
Points of Entry
Foundation
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
48
To include one Science subject and to exclude General Studies.
Access to HE Diploma
D:0,M:0
Pass Access to HE Diploma in Science with a minimum of 48 UCAS Tariff points
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
PPP
Relevant Science subject required.
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.
A level
D,D
To include one Science subject and to exclude General Studies..
T Level
Pass (D or E)
Passing the Science T Level with Pass (D or E in the Core)
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Fees and funding
Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
---|---|---|---|
EU, England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales | £9,000 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
International | £12,600 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |