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BA (Hons) Forensic Biology and Archaeology

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Course Overview

Teaching is delivered by an experienced and committed team of lecturers, supported by practicing experts from many forensic disciplines. Emphasis is placed on the development of key generic skills, equipping you with the necessary theoretical basis and practical experience to enter many areas of employment in both forensic and biological sciences.

You’ll have the opportunity to involve yourself in a range of practices from the crime scene to court.

Roles include forensic biology, police officers, analytical scientist, biological researchers, science teachers, crime scene examiners, and Forensic DNA, analysts. The course provides skills in communication (both written and oral), encourages analytical thinking as well as critical analysis, and develops practical laboratory skills enhancing employability options in a wide variety of industries.

General Eligibility

Typical Entry:

112

UCAS points

GCE A Level:

112 UCAS points from GCE A Levels. Typical offer - BCC/BBC The department requires one of the following subjects as essential for entry:

GCE A Level: Biology, Applied Science

BTEC:

BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM in Applied Science

BTEC Diploma: D*D* in Applied Science or Animal Management

T Level:

T Level (Science) at Merit

Irish/Scottish Highers:

Irish Highers - H3, H3, H3, H3. H4 including H3 in Biology

Scottish Highers - BBBB including Biology

International Baccalaureate:

26 points including 5 in Biology

Access requirements:

Access to HE Diploma (Science) course to include 30 level 3 credits at Merit or above

OCR:

OCR National Extended/Diploma: merit profile plus GCE A level Biology or Applied Science

Extra Information / General Entry Requirements:

Welsh Baccalaureate (core) and Level General Studies will be recognized in our offer. We will also consider a combination of A Levels and BTECs/OCRs.

Part Time Work Details

20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.

Language Requirement

  • IELTS Academic: Undergraduate: 6.0 (minimum 5.5 in each band)

Programme Information
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Course Category

Biological and Medical Sciences

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Campus Name

Exton Park

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Course Level

Undergraduate

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Duration

Full-Time, 3 years

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Available Intake

September

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IELTS Score

5.5

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Tuition Fees Range

9250,

12450, (INT)

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