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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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Sandwich
SEP-25
4 Years
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- Taught by professional practitioners and guest speakers who are experts in their respective fields, including forensic DNA profiling, crime scene investigation and forensic toxicology- You will be taught in contemporary lecture halls and state-of-the-art labs where you’ll use cutting-edge equipment - Take part in invaluable lab and fieldwork experience, including mock crime scenes and a live-fire exercise- Provided with theoretical and practical training covering crime scene science, toxicology, chemistry and molecular biology- Gain valuable work experience on your placement if you choose to take one and springboard into a career as a forensic investigator post-graduation- You'll be career-ready, with 88% of graduates from our forensic and archaeological sciences courses in employment or further study after 15 months. (source DiscoverUni 2023)Exploring crime scene science, toxicology, chemistry, and molecular biology, this degree is designed to be one of the most modern and relevant of its kind. It has been engineered to give you an understanding of the theory and practice of forensic science.
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A levelA level:
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Scottish Higher:
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UCAS Tariff:
104 - 120 Grades / Points required
Access to HE Diploma:
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Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal:
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Extended Project:
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International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:
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OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma:
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OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma:
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OCR Cambridge Technical Introductory Diploma:
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OCR Cambridge Technical Subsidiary Diploma:
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Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
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Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016):
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Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
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Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
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T Level:
M Grades / Points required
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015):
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The entry requirements for this course are 104 - 120 tariff points including a minimum of 2 A levels.
104 - 120 tariff points from a minimum of four Scottish Highers
The entry requirements for this course are 104 - 120 tariff points including a minimum of 2 A levels.
102 - 118 tariff points with any combination of Distinction, Merit, Pass grades
104 - 120 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of two principal subjects.
We accept this qualification, but it must be accompanied by two A-level sized qualifications to meet the overall UCAS tariff.
An overall score of 28 - 31 points.
Distinction*, Distinction (104 UCAS tariff points)
Distinction, Merit, Merit (112 UCAS tariff points)
We accept this qualification, but it must be accompanied by an A-level sized qualification to meet the overall UCAS tariff.
We accept this qualification, but it must be accompanied by an A-level sized qualification to meet the overall UCAS tariff.
Distinction*, Distinction (104 UCAS tariff points)
We accept this qualification, but it must be accompanied by an A-level sized qualification to meet the overall UCAS tariff.
Distinction, Merit, Merit (112 UCAS tariff points)
We accept this qualification, but it must be accompanied by an A-level sized qualification to meet the overall UCAS tariff
120 UCAS tariff points
We accept this qualification, but it must be accompanied by an A-level sized qualification to meet the overall UCAS tariff.
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Students living in
England
£9,250 per year
Students from England
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£9,250 per year
Students from Scotland
This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.
£9,250 per year
Students from Wales
This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.
£9,250 per year
Students from Northern Ireland
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£9,250 per year
Students from Channel Islands
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£18,700 per year
Students from EU
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£18,700 per year
Students from International
£18700 Per year
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