Forensic Science BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Forensic Science BSc (Hons)
Accredited by The Chartered Society of Forensic Sciences, BSc(Hons) Forensic Science 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 thats admissible in a court of law.
Its 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 com...
Accredited by The Chartered Society of Forensic Sciences, BSc(Hons) Forensic Science gives you a compelling mix of academic knowledge, practical experience, and advanced skills to fast-track your career.<br/><br/><strong>Why study forensic science?</strong><br/>Forensic scientists apply scientific analysis to criminal and civil investigations, producing evidence thats admissible in a court of law.<br/><br/>Its 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.<br/><br/>Covering crime scenes, laboratory and courtroom work, forensic science offers a springboard into rewarding careers in the justice system and beyond.<br/><br/><strong>Why UWE Bristol?</strong><br/>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.<br/><br/>Youll gain hands on experience with a diverse breadth of forensic instrumentation in our fantastically equipped, industry-standard laboratories.<br/><br/>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.<br/><br/>Youll also have the opportunity to experience the role of an expert witness by presenting evidence and responding to questions in our realistic mock courtrooms.<br/><br/>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.<br/><br/>Additionally, youll be encouraged to undertake summer internships and placements, with workshops and specialist support available to assist with your applications.<br/><br/><strong>Where can it take me?</strong><br/>The knowledge and skills youll gain through this degree are widely transferable to other fields and disciplines. As a result, youll 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.
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
14/09/2026
Campus
Frenchay Campus
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Course Code
F410
Institution Code
B80
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2, Year 3
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
112
Access to HE Diploma
15 Level 3 credits at Merit in Biology or Chemistry.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
A minimum Grade 5 in Higher Level Biology or Chemistry. We accept the IB Career-related Programme in conjunction with other Level 3 qualifications.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DDM
Five units in Biology or Chemistry. Please list the units you are studying in your application. For further advice on acceptable units, please email admissions. For information on required Guided Learning Hours please see our minimum entry requirements page.
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
H3 in Biology or Chemistry.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
Grade C/4 or above in English, Mathematics and Double Science, or equivalent.
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma
Six units in Biology or Chemistry. Please list the units you are studying in your application.
A level
Grade C in Biology or Chemistry.
T Level
Science or Healthcare Science. If you partially achieve your T Level, you can meet our subject requirements if you have at least a C in your Core Section. For further advice on acceptable subjects please email us.
WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales
We accept tariff points achieved from the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales in conjunction with other Level 3 qualifications. This qualification cannot be used to satisfy any subject specific entry requirements.
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