BSc Applied Bioscience with Forensic Investigation
University of the West of Scotland
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Applied Bioscience with Forensic Investigation, a biological sciences and forensic science degree. The course includes an option to undertake a 12-week work placement during the third year.
Written by AI from the university's course page and module list. It can get details wrong, so check the official course page before you rely on it.
Entry requirements
Accelerated Entry Direct entry into year 2 and 3 is possible. | Year 2 -- Scottish Advanced Highers: BBC (136 UCAS Tariff points) including Biology plus Chemistry at least at National 5 Grade C; A levels: BBC (112 UCAS Tariff points) including Biology plus GCSE Chemistry with Grade C/5; T Levels: Full T Level with Grade M in relevant subject which must include Biology (120 Tariff points), plus GCSE Chemistry with Grade 5/C; International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma: 30 points including Biology / Human Biology and Chemistry at Higher Level; SQA HNC / BTEC Level 4 HNC: Applied Science or Bioscience | Year 3 -- SQA HND / BTEC Level 5 HND: Applied Biological Science or Biotechnology or Industrial Biotechnology or Biomedical Science or Environmental Science
See the highest paying Biology & Sport Science degrees in the UK →
See the highest paying Physics & Chemistry degrees in the UK →
What students say
Based on about 24 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 94%
- Learning opportunities: 84%
- Assessment and feedback: 86%
- Academic support: 97%
- Organisation and management: 63%
- Learning resources: 91%
- Student voice: 92%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 40 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 75%
- Left higher education: 20%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 6 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 40%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Further study: 15%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Animal care and control services: 25%
- Elementary occupations: 15%
- Welfare and housing associate professionals: 10%
- Natural and social science professionals: 10%
- Conservation and environment professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 95%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 65%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 55%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 135 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 3%
- East Midlands: 2%
- London: 1%
- Scotland: 93%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 30 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 70%
- Other HE qualification: 30%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Royal Society of Biology for the purpose of meeting, in part, the academic and experience requirement of membership and Chartered Biologist (CBiol).
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Applied Bioscience with Forensic Investigation at University of the West of Scotland earn?
The median salary is £25,000 after 15 months, £23,000 after 3 years, £27,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £22,500 and £35,000. The £27,000 median after five years is £7,500 less than the UK median for Biosciences.
What do graduates of BSc Applied Bioscience with Forensic Investigation at University of the West of Scotland 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 Applied Bioscience with Forensic Investigation at University of the West of Scotland?
94% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for BSc Applied Bioscience with Forensic Investigation at University of the West of Scotland?
The typical offer is BBC at A level, or 30 points in the IB. The average entrant had 149 UCAS points.
Is BSc Applied Bioscience with Forensic Investigation at University of the West of Scotland accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Royal Society of Biology for the purpose of meeting, in part, the academic and experience requirement of membership and Chartered Biologist (CBiol).
How many students continue on BSc Applied Bioscience with Forensic Investigation at University of the West of Scotland?
75% of students continued into their second year, and 20% left higher education.