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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
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Full Time
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
This Forensic Science degree focuses on the processing and analysis of physical evidence from crime scenes, and includes a placement sandwich year in industry.The course emphasises the application of science - in particular analytical chemistry - and stresses the importance of quality assurance procedures in a forensic setting.A characteristic of the University of Bradford's approach is the integration of practical skills training within a good theoretical framework – whether in terms of crime scene investigation, the collection, examination and interpretation of physical evidence, laboratory processing and analysis.The course provides you with a sound knowledge of how scientific techniques can be used within forensic investigations, and allows you to explore a challenging area of applied science. You will develop into a professional with the scientific skills to work within areas such as crime scene investigation, forensic science and related laboratory areas.Throughout your degree, you will acquire skills that will be useful in whatever profession they choose to follow. These include project and time management, critical review and analytical thinking, presentational skills, computer and other applied IT skills and the management of data. These will be taught, practised and assessed.Bradford was the first university in the UK to offer a forensic science degree, and we continue to develop the programme to ensure that it is up-to-date with the requirements of the forensics sector.As such, we have refocused the forensics degree to offer a solid understanding of fundamental chemistry in stages 2 and 3, with a focused final year dedicated to the application of forensic science.Crime scene techniques are taught in our dedicated crime scene facility, with analysis of evidence supported by a forensics laboratory and the University’s Centre for Chemical and Structural Analysis.The interdisciplinary nature of our research at Bradford means we can call upon expertise from our colleagues in archaeology who use forensics science techniques to study human remains, such as the Llullaillaco Maiden, discovered in 1999.
PlacementYou can spend a year in a laboratory environment as a paid employee of an approved organisation.This experience allows you to apply theoretical knowledge to practical problems, learn about work practices, and improve your career prospects.
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 at least one science A level at grade BPlease note that where a science A-level is taken, the University will require applicants to pass the practical element (for A levels awarded from August 2017 onwards).
As UCAS Tariff. To include one Scottish Advanced Higher in a Science subject at minimum grade B.
To include at least one science A level at grade BPlus GCSE English, Mathematics and a Science at grade C or 4 (equivalents accepted).
As UCAS Tariff.Science subject required.
112 UCAS tariff points to include at least 1 HL Science subject at grade 6. 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.
Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.
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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