Forensic Science (with Foundation Year)

Accredited by The Chartered Society of Forensic Sciences, BSc(Hons) Forensic Science with Foundation Year gives you a compelling mix of academic knowledge, practical experience and advanced skills to fast-track your career.

Why study forensic science?
Forensic scientists apply scientific analysis to criminal and civil investigations, producing evidence that's admissible in a court of law.

It's a fascinating and rigorous scientific discipline that will build your knowledge of biology and chemistry, as well as your advanced problem-solving, data interpretation and communication skills.

Covering crime scenes, laboratory and courtroom work, forensic science offers a springboard into rewarding careers in the justice system and beyond.

Why UWE Bristol?
Accredited by The Chartered Society of Forensic Sciences, BSc(Hons) Forensic Science was designed with input from professional forensic scientists to give you a full understanding of the way science is used to investigate crime.

You'll gain hands on experience with a diverse breadth of forensic instrumentation in our fantastically equipped, industry-standard laboratories.

Our state-of-the art crime scene simulation suite enables you to develop key practical skills in crime scene processing across volume and serious crime in both domestic and commercial contexts.

You'll also have the opportunity to experience the role of an expert witness by presenting evidence and responding to questions in our realistic mock courtrooms.

Guest lectures from inspirational professionals will give you insights into specialist topics and our course structure means you can tailor the degree to suit your specific interests.

Additionally, you'll be encouraged to undertake summer internships and placements, with workshops and specialist support available to assist with your applications.

Where can it take me?
The knowledge and skills you'll gain through this degree are widely transferable to other fields and disciplines. As a result, you'll not only be qualified to work within the forensic science industry, but it will also open many career paths in allied sectors such as pharmaceutical, environmental, and biomedical laboratories in addition to professions in policing, law, and teaching.

University is a time to try new things, meet new people and make new goals. With Clearing at UWE Bristol, you'll get the chance to take control of your future and choose an exciting path for yourself.

UWE Bristol offers over 100 professionally accredited courses, including Architecture, Accounting and Finance, Games Technology, Mathematics and Sport Rehabilitation. Whether you're studying an arts, business, healthcare or science degree, all undergraduate courses are designed with employability in mind. You can work a year in industry, study across the world, and get one-to-one careers advice on campus. It's no wonder an outstanding 89% of students find work or further study just 15 months after graduating (Graduate Outcomes Survey 2022/23, published 2025).

You'll also be studying in a top 10 most popular city in the UK (YouGov, 2026). With famous festivals, renowned galleries, lively nightclubs and independent restaurants right on your doorstep, you're guaranteed an incredible student experience in Bristol. With famous festivals, renowned galleries, lively nightclubs and independent restaurants right on your doorstep, you're guaranteed an incredible student experience in Bristol.

Your Future, Right Here. Study at UWE Bristol. Choose to do Clearing right.