BSc Forensic Sciences
What students say
Based on about 8 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 100%
- Learning opportunities: 95%
- Assessment and feedback: 90%
- Academic support: 92%
- Organisation and management: 92%
- Learning resources: 94%
- Student voice: 86%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 100%
What graduates do next
Based on about 14 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 95%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Elementary occupations: 20%
- Sales occupations: 15%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 5%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 5%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 55%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 45%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 60 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 2%
- East Midlands: 3%
- West Midlands: 3%
- Wales: 2%
- Scotland: 90%
Who gets in
Based on about 35 students who started
- A levels: 75%
- Access course: 10%
- A degree: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 15%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- The Chartered Society of Forensic Sciences provides an accreditation system for both undergraduate and postgraduate courses in forensic science and related topics. Accreditation is given provided the course content meets with the Society's component standards which provide a quality endorsement of the course.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Forensic Sciences at Abertay University earn?
The median salary is £24,000 after 15 months, £23,500 after 3 years, £29,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £23,500 and £33,000. The £29,000 median after five years is £2,000 more than the UK median for Forensic and archaeological sciences.
What do graduates of BSc Forensic Sciences at Abertay University do next?
95% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Forensic Sciences at Abertay University?
100% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for BSc Forensic Sciences at Abertay University?
The average entrant had 172 UCAS points.
Is BSc Forensic Sciences at Abertay University accredited?
Yes. The Chartered Society of Forensic Sciences provides an accreditation system for both undergraduate and postgraduate courses in forensic science and related topics. Accreditation is given provided the course content meets with the Society's component standards which provide a quality endorsement of the course.
Does BSc Forensic Sciences at Abertay University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Forensic Sciences at Abertay University?
100% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.