BSc Forensic Science
Liverpool John Moores University
What students say
Based on about 15 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 86%
- Learning opportunities: 83%
- Assessment and feedback: 71%
- Academic support: 87%
- Organisation and management: 95%
- Learning resources: 88%
- Student voice: 74%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 85%
- Left higher education: 15%
What graduates do next
Based on about 61 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 65%
- Working and studying: 14%
- Further study: 8%
- Unemployed: 8%
Most common jobs
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 13%
- Sales occupations: 9%
- Natural and social science professionals: 9%
- Quality and Regulatory Professionals: 9%
- Administrative occupations: 8%
- Find their work meaningful: 85%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 57%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 42%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 120 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 76%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
- West Midlands: 5%
- East of England: 1%
- London: 1%
- South East: 2%
- South West: 2%
- Wales: 6%
- Scotland: 1%
- Northern Ireland: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 100%
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.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Forensic Science at Liverpool John Moores University earn?
The median salary is £24,000 after 15 months, £23,000 after 3 years, £27,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £23,500 and £31,500. The £27,500 median after five years is £500 more than the UK median for Forensic and archaeological sciences.
What do graduates of BSc Forensic Science at Liverpool John Moores University do next?
87% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Forensic Science at Liverpool John Moores University?
86% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for BSc Forensic Science at Liverpool John Moores University?
The average entrant had 103 UCAS points.
Is BSc Forensic Science at Liverpool John Moores 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 Science at Liverpool John Moores University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Forensic Science at Liverpool John Moores University?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.