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Forensic Investigation (with Foundation Year) - BSc (Hons)
Bournemouth University

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(4.3)

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QualificationBachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
LocationTalbot Campus
Study modeFull Time
Start dateSep 2026
Duration4 Year
QualificationBachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
LocationMain Site
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Start dateSep 2026
Duration5 Year
QualificationBachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
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Study modeFull Time
Start dateSep 2026
Duration4 Year
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LocationMain Site
Study modeFull Time
Start dateSep 2027
Duration4 Year
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Start dateSep 2027
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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Location

Talbot Campus

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Full Time

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Start date

Sep 2026

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Duration

4 Year

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Why study BSc (Hons) Forensic Investigation (with Foundation Year) at BU?

- Forensic investigation is a wide-ranging and compelling subject, drawing from scientific methods and practical training within criminal investigation, taught by professional practitioners and guest speakers who are experts in their fields - Covering biological and analytical science, the degree provides an understanding and knowledge of key concepts in relevant law, professional skills, crime scenes and forensic sciences - Carried out in a variety of stimulating environments, including science labs, IT labs, field trips, and dedicated crime scene teaching labs in used for crime scene reconstruction - Year one is shared with students taking BSc (Hons) Forensic Science, with the option to switch degrees at the end of the year - Gain valuable work experience on your placement if you choose to take one and springboard into a career as a forensic investigator post-graduation. - Within fifteen months of finishing the course, 88% of graduates are in employment or further education. (DiscoverUni 2023)


Foundation year:

We have a foundation year option for students who do not meet the entry requirements for the degree course. This additional year of study will give you a grounding in the scientific skills required for this course, building your confidence, knowledge and skills for further study. After successful completion of the foundation year, you will progress to the full degree.


Course Accreditation:

Our BSc (Hons) Forensic Investigation is accredited by the Chartered Society of Forensic Sciences (CSFS). CSFS Educational Accreditation is the independent assessment of educational quality for degrees focusing on forensic science, and gives students and future employers confidence in the quality and quantity of the forensic science content of programmes.

Key stats
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WUSCA Student ranking
20th/91
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Complete University Guide ranking
77th
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Complete University Guide Forensic Science ranking
12th
SOURCE:
UNISTATS, UCAS
What students say
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Lilandra Farrands
Bournemouth University
Forensic Investigation (with Foundation Year) - BSc (Hons)
The staff and student union are really supportive and there are lots of places you can go if you need help with something, it would obviously be nicer if the campus was a bit closer to the city but its not too long of a journey and there is a direct bus
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Student Reviewer
Bournemouth University
Forensic Investigation (with Foundation Year) - BSc (Hons)
Bournemouth is nice uni location as its so close to the beach and has plenty to explore on your days off. Living in halls has been made better by the uni organising events such as ice skating and tote bag decorating. The lab facilities are well equipped too. Campus has plenty of areas to revise and hang out with your friends, although it would be better if they served hot food earlier and longer for those who have lectures that run through lunchtime.
Read full review
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Ellie Homewood
Bournemouth University
Forensic Investigation (with Foundation Year) - BSc (Hons)
I love the independence but also the support you get. I wish there were some more student socs as I joined a few but didn’t really feel I fit in with them
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Alex Caton-Bradley
Bournemouth University
Forensic Investigation (with Foundation Year) - BSc (Hons)
I did not have a good experience with my personal tutor in the first and second year. I met with him twice in my first year and he came across really condecending and judgemental. I'm he wasnt but that's how it came across which put me off seeing him at all for the rest of the 1st and 2nd year until they changed the system in my final year. The ALS and ResLife team also seem really disorgansied at timesm with management teams seeming significantly incompetent, speciffically study managers. This is what took the student support score for me. For me personally the campus lacks carachter but that is down to the age and the sport facilities being 40 minuetes away took down the campus feel score. On a good Note, the psychology department at BU is top calss. They are inclusive and well run, despite natural difficulties arising with staff turnover. Most importantly the oppertunities that SUBU and BU offer are second to none. Be it part time job like reserach assisstants, running societies, aditional learning, participating in expertal companies like south west forensics. and more.
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Amanda Pucula
Bournemouth University
Forensic Investigation (with Foundation Year) - BSc (Hons)
It’s a great place to study as there is a lot of resources given to ensure you are on top of your studies. As well as this the app pulse allows lecturers to effectively communicate with us students. Because of this communication we won’t miss out on key areas of the course. However, some seminars are typically quiet and unhelpful. I’d rather it be set up so students can let teachers know areas of concern and that can be addressed then.
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Latest reviews

How University rating students rated:
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Latest Forensic Science (Non-Medical) reviews
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Alex Caton-Bradley
Bournemouth University
Reviewed: 05/12/24
Forensic Investigation (with Foundation Year) - BSc (Hons)
I did not have a good experience with my personal tutor in the first and second year. I met with him twice in my first year and he came across really condecending and judgemental. I'm he wasnt but that's how it came across which put me off seeing him at all for the rest of the 1st and 2nd year until they changed the system in my final year. The ALS and ResLife team also seem really disorgansied at timesm with management teams seeming significantly incompetent, speciffically study managers. This is what took the student support score for me. For me personally the campus lacks carachter but that is down to the age and the sport facilities being 40 minuetes away took down the campus feel score. On a good Note, the psychology department at BU is top calss. They are inclusive and well run, despite natural difficulties arising with staff turnover. Most importantly the oppertunities that SUBU and BU offer are second to none. Be it part time job like reserach assisstants, running societies, aditional learning, participating in expertal companies like south west forensics. and more.
Read full review
AP
Amanda Pucula
Bournemouth University
Reviewed: 26/02/24
Forensic Investigation (with Foundation Year) - BSc (Hons)
It’s a great place to study as there is a lot of resources given to ensure you are on top of your studies. As well as this the app pulse allows lecturers to effectively communicate with us students. Because of this communication we won’t miss out on key areas of the course. However, some seminars are typically quiet and unhelpful. I’d rather it be set up so students can let teachers know areas of concern and that can be addressed then.
Read full review
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Amy
Bournemouth University
Reviewed: 21/02/24
Forensic Investigation (with Foundation Year) - BSc (Hons)
Lovely town, lots of places to go out, modern campus and lots of spaces to work/hang out in between lectures. Some bad communication about changes to my course, and some units were mixed with other courses who knew more than mine, for example digital forensics included courses like computer science who had a higher level of knowledge, so when it came to learning in lectures it became much harder for my cohort as the basics were not covered.
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Ellie Homewood
Bournemouth University
Reviewed: 19/12/25
Forensic Investigation (with Foundation Year) - BSc (Hons)
I love the independence but also the support you get. I wish there were some more student socs as I joined a few but didn’t really feel I fit in with them
Read full review
LF
Lilandra Farrands
Bournemouth University
Reviewed: 03/02/26
Forensic Investigation (with Foundation Year) - BSc (Hons)
The staff and student union are really supportive and there are lots of places you can go if you need help with something, it would obviously be nicer if the campus was a bit closer to the city but its not too long of a journey and there is a direct bus
Read full review
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Student Reviewer
Bournemouth University
Reviewed: 20/01/26
Forensic Investigation (with Foundation Year) - BSc (Hons)
Bournemouth is nice uni location as its so close to the beach and has plenty to explore on your days off. Living in halls has been made better by the uni organising events such as ice skating and tote bag decorating. The lab facilities are well equipped too. Campus has plenty of areas to revise and hang out with your friends, although it would be better if they served hot food earlier and longer for those who have lectures that run through lunchtime.
Read full review
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Nearest tube station:Heathrow Terminals 1 2 3 50 miles away
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