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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
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SEP-25
4 Years
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
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Full Time
SEP-25
4 Years
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Glasgow Caledonian University
Full Time
SEP-25
4 Years
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Forensic Investigators produce evidence that can be used in a court of law. This programme will provide you with the knowledge and hands-on experience of scientific methods for the investigation and solving of crimes. GCU has recently invested more than £1.5 million to create state-of-the-art chemistry and biology laboratories where students gain invaluable practical experience in using modern instruments, such as a DNA analyser, ultra powerful microscopes and mass spectrometers. This programme provides you with a firm grasp of the theoretical and practical aspects of the chemical and biological sciences, with forensic staff consultancy casework discussed throughout. You will have the opportunity to spend up to a year at one of our partner institutions in Europe or the USA. Graduates can be accepted as Associated Members of the Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC), which is a step towards chartered chemist status. Graduates have gone on to work in the chemical and biochemical analysis sectors, the environmental forensic area, forensic science, the police, food safety, teaching, pharmaceuticals and the oil and gas industry.
Exam type
A levelA level:
CCC Grades / Points required
Scottish Higher:
BBCC Grades / Points required
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:
26 Grades / Points required
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017):
H3,H3,H3,H3 Grades / Points required
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
MMM Grades / Points required
Scottish HNC:
Pass Grades / Points required
T Level:
Pass (C and above) Grades / Points required
Year 1 Entry: CCC including Chemistry. Year 2 Entry: BBB including Chemistry, Biology and Maths plus GCSE English at C/4
including Chemistry
must include HL Chemistry at 4
including Chemistry
Year 1: BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma MMM in Forensic/Applied Science (must include Chemistry). Year 2: BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma DDM in Applied/Forensic Science (must include Chemistry)
Year 2 Entry: 15 credit HNC Applied Science with B in Graded Unit.,Year 1 Entry: HNC Applied Science or other Science subject including Chemistry with B in Graded Unit.
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Students living in
England
£9,250 per year
Students from England
This is the fee you pay if you live within England. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.
£1,820 per year
Students from Scotland
This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.
£9,250 per year
Students from Wales
This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.
£9,250 per year
Students from Northern Ireland
This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.
£9,250 per year
Students from Channel Islands
This is the fee you pay if you live within Channel Islands. Please note, this is subject to change.
£15,200 per year
Students from EU
This is the fee you pay if you live within the European Union. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.
£15,200 per year
Students from International
£15200 Per year
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