Overview
We list Forensic Science BSc because it keeps coming up in counselling sessions, and because the spread of entry terms across the UK is wider than most applicants expect. It is a 3 years undergraduate degree, with the specialism widening as you move through the years.
Teaching in Forensic Science splits your week between lectures and laboratory work, ending in a research project. We currently work with 40 universities on this course across 31 cities.
The lowest English requirement we hold on this course is IELTS 6.0, and departments asking more than that usually expect a stronger academic record too. Tuition ranges from £18.000 to £37.000 a year depending on the department, which is a real difference over the length of the course.
Where you land depends on your grades, your English and your timing. Send those three and we will tell you where you stand.
Entry requirements
AcademicA high school diploma with strong grades in relevant subjects. Many departments will also consider a recognised foundation year.
EnglishIELTS 6.0
Careers opportunities
The number of graduates greatly exceeds the number of forensic posts, and much of the work has been consolidated into a few providers. The analytical training does transfer well into laboratory and quality work more widely.
Roles graduates go into
- Forensic scientist or analyst
- Crime scene investigator
- Toxicology or drugs analyst
- Laboratory analyst outside forensics
- Quality and validation officer
- Expert witness support
Where they work
- Forensic service providers
- Police forces as scene investigators
- Toxicology and analytical laboratories
- Regulators and coroners' services
- Pharmaceutical and testing laboratories
After the course
Chartered Society of Forensic Sciences membership, and in practice a broader analytical laboratory role is the more likely first job.
Fees and funding
Tuition, international students£18,000 - £37,000