BSc Forensic Science
What students say
Based on about 27 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 98%
- Learning opportunities: 91%
- Assessment and feedback: 88%
- Academic support: 95%
- Organisation and management: 88%
- Learning resources: 88%
- Student voice: 90%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 45 students who started
- Continued on course: 75%
- Left higher education: 10%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 15%
What graduates do next
Based on about 10 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 60%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 25%
Most common jobs
- Administrative occupations: 25%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 15%
- Skilled trades occupations: 15%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 15%
- Conservation and environment professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 60%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 50%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 50%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 35 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 5%
- West Midlands: 10%
- East of England: 10%
- London: 50%
- South East: 20%
- South West: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 40 students who started
- A levels: 85%
- 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.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Forensic Science at London South Bank University earn?
The median salary is £25,000 after 15 months, £22,500 after 3 years, £31,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £23,000 and £37,000. The £31,000 median after five years is £4,000 more than the UK median for Forensic and archaeological sciences.
What do graduates of BSc Forensic Science at London South Bank University do next?
70% 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 London South Bank University?
98% 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 London South Bank University?
The average entrant had 100 UCAS points.
Is BSc Forensic Science at London South Bank 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.
How many students continue on BSc Forensic Science at London South Bank University?
75% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.