BSc Forensic Science
What students say
Based on about 13 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 94%
- Learning opportunities: 86%
- Assessment and feedback: 78%
- Academic support: 91%
- Organisation and management: 66%
- Learning resources: 92%
- Student voice: 75%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 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 33 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 82%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Further study: 2%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Protective service occupations: 25%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 15%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Natural and social science professionals: 10%
- Sales occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 90%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 70%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 70%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 90 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 4%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 8%
- East Midlands: 42%
- West Midlands: 8%
- East of England: 12%
- London: 10%
- South East: 8%
- South West: 4%
- Wales: 1%
- Scotland: 1%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 25 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): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Forensic Science at Nottingham Trent University earn?
The median salary is £29,000 after 15 months, £23,500 after 3 years, £27,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £23,000 and £32,500. The £27,000 median after five years is the same as the UK median for Forensic and archaeological sciences.
What do graduates of BSc Forensic Science at Nottingham Trent University do next?
89% 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 Nottingham Trent University?
94% 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 Nottingham Trent University?
The average entrant had 129 UCAS points.
Is BSc Forensic Science at Nottingham Trent 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 Nottingham Trent University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has a compulsory placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Forensic Science at Nottingham Trent University?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.