BSc (Hons) Forensic Science

... United Kingdom
... Bournemouth University

Course Overview

  • Taught by professional practitioners and guest speakers who are experts in their respective fields, including forensic DNA profiling, crime scene investigation, and forensic toxicology

  • Using cutting-edge equipment, you will be taught in contemporary lecture halls and state-of-the-art labs. 

  • Take part in the invaluable lab and fieldwork experience, including mock crime scenes and a live-fire exercise.

  • Provided with theoretical and practical training covering crime scene science, toxicology, chemistry, and molecular biology

  • Gain valuable work experience on your placement if you choose to take one and springboard into a career as a forensic investigator post-graduation

  • You'll be career-ready, with 90% of forensic science graduates in employment or further study after 15 months.

General Eligibility

This course requires 104–120 UCAS tariff points, including a minimum of 2 A-levels or equivalent. We are happy to consider a combination of qualifications and grades to meet the overall tariff, for example, A-levels A*CC, ABC, BBB or BCC, BTECs DDM, or DMM.

Part Time Work Details

20 hours per week

Language Requirement

  • IELTS (Academic) 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each component or equivalent.

Programme Information
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Course Category

Biological and Medical Sciences


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Campus Name

Talbot


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Course Level

Undergraduate


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Duration

Full-time,3 years/4 years with a placement.


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Available Intake

September 2023, September 2024


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IELTS Score

5.5


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Tuition Fees Range

Per year: UK:£9,250, International:£16,250, Foundation year: £9,250, Placement year: £1,850,


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