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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
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Full Time
SEP-25
3 Years
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
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Full Time
SEP-25
3 Years
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
City Campus
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
City Campus
Full Time
SEP
3 Years
This course develops skills in core biomedical, chemical and forensic sciences, helping you become a skilled forensic practitioner.The emphasis is on biosciences, and then shifts towards disease processes and forensic investigation of physical evidence types.In addition to the pursuit of core sciences, you will study forensic investigation in anthropology and topics relating to archaeology - including the degradation of human remains and physical materials - which will develop your skills in forensic interpretation. The final year develops your professional skills through a forensic research dissertation.The course prepares you for a wide range of careers, including those in the professional medical and forensic sectors because of its broad basis and application.
Professional accreditationThis course is accredited by The Chartered Society of Forensic Sciences.
RankingsWe are ranked 7th in the UK for Forensic Science in the Complete University Guide 2021.
Exam type
A levelA level:
BBC Grades / Points required
Scottish Higher:
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
UCAS Tariff:
112 Grades / Points required
Access to HE Diploma:
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
DMM Grades / Points required
112 UCAS tariff points to include A Level Chemistry or Biology minimum grade B with passes in any Science practicals.
As UCAS tariff.To include Advanced Higher Biology or Chemistry at grade B. Applicants should also have grade C or above in English, Maths and Science Ordinary subjects.
112 UCAS tariff points to include A Level Chemistry or Biology minimum grade B plus GCSE English, Mathematics and a Science at grade C or 4 (equivalents accepted).
As UCAS tariff. Science subject required. Must include a minimum of 12 credits of Chemistry or Biology at minimum Distinction.
112 UCAS tariff points to include Higher Level Chemistry or Biology at grade 6 plus two other Higher Level subjects at grade 5. Plus HL 3 or SL 4 in Maths and English Language and Literature A or English B. (Language A: Literature, Literature and Performance and Language ab initio are not accepted).
As UCAS Tariff.Science subject required. Must include a minimum of three Chemistry or Biology related units.
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.
£9,250 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.
£23,290 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.
£23,290 per year
Students from International
£23290 Per year
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