BSc Forensic Investigation
About this course
BSc (Hons) Forensic Investigation is a forensic science degree focused on the scientific and practical methods used to detect crime and examine evidence. Core topics include Data Analysis, Statistics, and Research Methods. Teaching involves authentic scenarios utilising a fully equipped crime scene house. The first year covers foundational subjects through Introduction to Crime Scene Investigation, Anatomy & Physiology, and Forensic Trace alongside Forensic Science, Impression Evidence, and Criminal Law. The second year progresses to Forensic Anthropology, Forensic Biology, Crime Scene Photography, and Digital Forensics, completed with Outdoor Investigations and Research Methods. The final year involves specialized study in Specialized Forensics, Case Assessment and Interpretation, Practical Policing Investigation, and Mass Disaster Victim Identification, alongside an independent Honours Project.
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Entry requirements
UCAS tariff points: 96 - 112. A levels CCC-BBC BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma - MMM - DMM Access to HE Diplomas accepted with credits in line with UCAS tariff point range T Level - Pass (C and above) - M GCSE English language, Mathematics and Science at Grade C or Level 4
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What students say
Based on about 14 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 79%
- Learning opportunities: 74%
- Assessment and feedback: 77%
- Academic support: 65%
- Organisation and management: 58%
- Learning resources: 62%
- Student voice: 69%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 85%
- Left higher education: 15%
What graduates do next
Based on about 10 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 70%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Unemployed: 15%
Most common jobs
- Business and public service associate professionals: 15%
- Sales occupations: 15%
- Elementary occupations: 15%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 10%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 65%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 55%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 10%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 95%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Introduction to Crime Scene Investigation
- Anatomy & Physiology
- Forensic Trace
- Forensic Science
- Impression Evidence
- Criminal Law
- Forensic Anthropology
- Forensic Biology
- Crime Scene Photography
- Digital Forensics
- Outdoor Investigations
- Research Methods
- Specialized Forensics
- Case Assessment and Interpretation
- Practical Policing Investigation
- Mass Disaster Victim Identification
- Honours Project
Questions about this course
What do graduates of BSc Forensic Investigation at Plymouth Marjon University do next?
80% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Forensic Investigation at Plymouth Marjon University?
79% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for BSc Forensic Investigation at Plymouth Marjon University?
The typical offer is CCC at A level. The average entrant had 138 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BSc Forensic Investigation at Plymouth Marjon University?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.