BSc Forensic Science
Entry requirements
104 UCAS Points (or above) Typical qualification requirements: A Level: BCC to include Chemistry or Biology but excluding General Studies Welsh BACC: Grade C and BC at A Level to include Chemistry or Biology but to exclude General Studies Science requirements: Applicants taking Science A levels in England will need to pass the practical element alongside achieving the requested grades/subjects. BTEC: BTEC Extended Diploma Distinction Merit Merit in a relevant subject to include Chemistry or Biology modules Access to HE: Pass an Access to HE Diploma in Science and obtain a minimum of 104 UCAS tariff points. To include: 15 Distinctions from Chemistry or Biology units, 24 Merits (3 from Chemistry/Biology) and 6 Passes. T Level: Pass (C and above) Additional requirements include: GCSEs: The University normally requires a minimum 5 GCSEs including Mathematics/Numeracy and English at Grade C or Grade 4 or above, or their equivalent, but consideration is given to individual circumstances.
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Environmental Science. Core topics include Statistics, Laboratory Techniques, Research Methods, and Critical & Analytical Thinking. A shared first year provides foundational science before progression to forensic specialisation. The final year Research Project evaluates cases such as homicides and suicides, including the roles of expert witnesses.
Modules
- Introduction to Forensic Analysis
- Introduction to Crime Scene Investigation
- Chemistry for Forensic Science
- Key Skills for Forensic Science*
- Genetics and Evolution
- Forensic Awareness
- Analysis and Interpretation of Evidence
- Volume Scene Examination
- Forensic Examination of Human Remains
- Human Molecular Genetics
- Modern Techniques in Analysis and Identification
- Analytical Pathway – Applications of Forensic Analysis
- Biological Pathway – Forensic Biology and Microbiology
- Research Project and Employability Skills
- Forensic Casework and the Expert Witness
- Major Scene Examination
- Applied Forensic Toxicology
- Human Molecular Genetics
- Analytical Pathway – Advanced Analytical Techniques
- Biological Pathway – Environmental and Wildlife Forensics