BSc Forensic Science
Entry requirements
112-120 points. Our offers are typically made using UCAS tariff points to allow you to include a range of level 3 qualifications and as a guide, the requirements for this course are equivalent to: A-Levels: BBC-BBB from 3 A Levels or equivalent grade combinations (e.g. BBB is comparable to ABC in terms of tariff points) A science A-level or equivalent at grade C or above. Biology or human biology are preferred, but other sciences are acceptable, including physical education and sport science. BTEC/CTEC: DMM from BTEC or Cambridge Technical (CTEC) qualifications. National Extended Certificate/ Foundation Diploma/ Technical Diploma/ Extended Diplomas in Applied Science. International Baccalaureate: To include a minimum of 2 Higher Level certificates at grade H4. To include a minimum of grade 5 in Standard or Higher level English and Maths and a minimum of grade 5 in a Higher level Science. T Level: Merit in a T Level in Health, Healthcare Science or Science Additionally, we accept tariff points achieved for many other qualifications, such as the Access to Higher Education Diploma, Scottish Highers, UAL Diploma/Extended Diploma and WJEC Applied Certificate/Diploma, to name a few. We also accept tariff points from smaller level 3 qualifications, up to a maximum of 32, from qualifications like the Extended Project (EP/EPQ), music or dance qualifications. To find out more about UCAS tariff points, including what your qualifications are worth, please visit UCAS . In addition to level 3 study, the following GCSE’s are required: GCSEs in Mathematics and English Language at grade 4 or C, or higher. Functional Skills at level 2 is accepted as an alternative, however Key Skills qualifications are not. If you hold another qualification, please get in touch and we will advise further
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Sociology. Core topics include Data Analysis, Research Methods, and Critical & Analytical Thinking. The programme includes a guided independent research project in the final year and optional modules in later years. The programme is currently seeking recognition from The Chartered Society of Forensic Sciences.
Modules
- Skills for Forensic Practitioners
- Fundamentals of Forensic Investigation
- Introduction to Forensic Evidence
- Analytical and Biochemistry
- Evidence Based Approaches to Forensics
- Crime Scene Investigation
- Advanced Forensic Chemical Analysis
- Independent Research Project
- Evidence Analysis and Interpretation
- Forensic Toxicology