BSc Forensic Science
About this course
BSc (Hons) Forensic Science is an undergraduate forensic science degree focused on the scientific analysis of physical evidence and crime scene investigation. Core topics include Statistics, Laboratory Techniques, Research Methods, Project Management, Communication & Writing, Critical & Analytical Thinking, and Ethics & Professional Practice. Students have access to specialist facilities, including Wales' only decomposition research facility. The first year covers essential laboratory skills, cell biology, biochemistry and genetics, introduction to chemistry, maths and statistics for science, crime scene investigation, and criminal justice. The second year progresses to forensic evidence and quality management, forensic ecology, anatomy and pathology, analytical methods in applied science, research methods, and taphonomy. The final year incorporates a research project, drugs and toxicology, case studies in forensic science, forensic archaeology, and professional practice and the expert witness. Students may alternatively elect a four-year duration by choosing a foundation year or an industrial placement year path.
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Entry requirements
The academic requirements for the course are 96-112 UCAS tariff points at GCE A-level or equivalent, including a science (biology or chemistry) at level 3. If you don’t have Science at Level 3, then we would recommend the Science Summer School .
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What students say
Based on about 9 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 80%
- Learning opportunities: 73%
- Assessment and feedback: 69%
- Academic support: 77%
- Organisation and management: 77%
- Learning resources: 76%
- Student voice: 52%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 75%
- Left higher education: 25%
What graduates do next
Based on about 8 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 45%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Further study: 15%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 60%
- Other HE qualification: 10%
- Other qualifications: 20%
- No formal qualifications: 10%
Modules
- Essential Laboratory Skills
- Cell Biology, Biochemistry & Genetics
- Introduction to Chemistry
- Maths & Statistics for Science
- Crime Scene Investigation
- Criminal Justice
- Forensic Evidence & Quality Management
- Forensic Ecology
- Anatomy & Pathology
- Analytical Methods in Applied Science
- Research Methods
- Taphonomy
- Research Project
- Drugs & Toxicology
- Case Studies in Forensic Science
- Forensic Archaeology
- Professional Practice & the Expert Witness
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Forensic Science at Wrexham University earn?
The median salary is £18,000 after 3 years. After three years the middle half of graduates earn between £16,500 and £21,500. The £18,000 median after three years is £4,500 less than the UK median for Forensic and archaeological sciences.
What do graduates of BSc Forensic Science at Wrexham University do next?
65% 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 Wrexham University?
80% 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 Wrexham University?
The average entrant had 119 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BSc Forensic Science at Wrexham University?
75% of students continued into their second year, and 25% left higher education.