Forensic Science with a Year Abroad
University of Kent
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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Canterbury Campus

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OCT-25

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4 Years

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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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Canterbury Campus

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OCT-25

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OCT-26

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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.Youll spend your year abroad studying at one of our partner institutions. Studying and living abroad helps you grow in confidence and enhances your employability. Youll also make friends in the country youre studying in and meet other adventurous students from around the ...Read more

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.

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CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
2nd
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
52nd
Forensic and Archaeological Sciences
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 85 = 15% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
15%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
85%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Forensic and Archaeological Sciences graduate salary at this uni
£19,000
UK Forensic and Archaeological Sciences graduate salary
£20,000
What students say
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Modules

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Entry requirements

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A level

A level:

BBB - AAB Grades / Points required

A level:

BBB - BCC Grades / Points required

Scottish Higher:

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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

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Popular A-level subjects

Forensic and Archaeological Sciences

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

Biology
61%
Chemistry
61%
Mathematics
39%
Psychology
32%
Physics
10%
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Tuition fees

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Domestic

£9,535 per year

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Students from Domestic

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Fees for year abroad £1,430.

£23,500 per year

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Students from EU

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Fees for year abroad £1,430.

£23,500 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from International

This is the fee you pay if you are an International student. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

Fees for year abroad £1,430.

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University of Kent
University of Kent , Canterbury

Established in 1965, the University of Kent has a proud track record of excellence in teaching and research and is ambitious to...

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University of Kent
Canterbury Canterbury Kent CT2 7NZ United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Canterbury West  0.6 miles away

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