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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Canterbury Campus
Full Time
OCT-25
4 Years
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Canterbury Campus
Full Time
OCT-25
4 Years
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Canterbury Campus
Full Time
OCT-26
4 Years
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Course overviewDo you want to understand the science behind crime scene investigation, develop your laboratory skills and learn how to deliver expert witness testimony? Then choose our top-ranked Forensic Science degree.You'll spend your year abroad studying at one of our partner institutions. Studying and living abroad helps you grow in confidence and enhances your employability. You'll also make friends in the country you're studying in and meet other adventurous students from around the world.You'll graduate with in-depth knowledge of the theory behind the science. Much of your learning will be gained through simulated crime scenes, court cases and major incident exercises that unfold in real time in our outstanding laboratories. You’ll also discover how you can apply your skills to the field of archaeology and within the food and pharmaceutical industries.AccreditationThis course is fully accredited by The Chartered Society of Forensic Science.Your futureForensic scientists are in demand in lots of areas. In addition to working with the police and in the criminal justice system, forensic skills are also sought after in the food and pharmaceutical industries and can be applied within archaeology. Our graduates have gone on to work for companies such as:CellmarkDNA LegalEurofins Forensic ServicesGSKForensic Explosives Laboratory (part of the Ministry of Defence, it provides scientific support to the Police and Crown Prosecution Service).You'll also develop key transferable skills including: the ability to work independently or as part of a team to analyse and problem solve to conduct research and communicate your findings.
Exam type
A levelA level:
BBB - AAB Grades / Points required
A level:
BBB - BCC Grades / Points required
Scottish Higher:
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
UCAS Tariff:
104 - 120 Grades / Points required
Access to HE Diploma:
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GCSE/National 4/National 5:
Applicants should have grade C or 4 in Maths GCSE or a suitable equivalent level qualification. Grades / Points required
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:
30 - 26 Grades / Points required
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma:
DDM Grades / Points required
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
DDM - DMM Grades / Points required
T Level:
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Students living in
Domestic
£9,535 per year
Students from Domestic
Fees for year abroad £1,430.
£23,500 per year
Students from EU
Fees for year abroad £1,430.
£23,500 per year
Students from International
Fees for year abroad £1,430.
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