Forensic Science (with Foundation Year) BSc (Hons)
University of the West of England
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BSc(Hons) Forensic Science (with Foundation Year) is accredited by The Chartered Society of Forensic Sciences. It was designed with input from professional forensic scientists to give you a deep understanding of the way science is used to investigate crime.With a strong emphasis on problem-solving and communicating scientific findings, you’ll learn about everything from crime scene investigation and laboratory analysis, to interpreting, evaluating and presenting evidence. You’ll study ...Read more

BSc(Hons) Forensic Science (with Foundation Year) is accredited by The Chartered Society of Forensic Sciences. It was designed with input from professional forensic scientists to give you a deep understanding of the way science is used to investigate crime.With a strong emphasis on problem-solving and communicating scientific findings, you’ll learn about everything from crime scene investigation and laboratory analysis, to interpreting, evaluating and presenting evidence. You’ll study foundation year modules with students from other biological, biomedical and environmental science courses so you can switch to another course if your interests change.Explore forensic instruments in our industry-standard laboratories. Apply your scientific knowledge at simulated crime scenes in our specially-adapted Crime Scene House. Present evidence and respond to questions in our mock courtroom.Guest lectures from inspirational professionals will give you insights into specialist topics – and you can tailor the degree to suit your specific interests. You’ll be encouraged to do summer internships and placements, and you can apply to spend a year studying abroad.The knowledge and skills you’ll gain will open up lots of career paths. You could work with forensic science providers or the Police, or as a laboratory analyst. Many students do postgraduate study, particularly in toxicology, forensic anthropology, osteology and archaeology. Your analytical approach to problem-solving will be just as valued in other sectors, like teaching or the legal profession.

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WUSCA ranking:
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81/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
15th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
75th
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 - 86 = 14% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
14%
Employment rate
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Source: UNISTATS, 2019
90%
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Forensic and Archaeological Sciences graduate salary at this uni
£19,000
UK Forensic and Archaeological Sciences graduate salary
£19,000
What students say
SR
Student Reviewer
27 Feb 25

I really love the University, as it’s in a great location in close proximity to amenities, but also a short journey to the city centre! The facilities on campus are good as there..Read more

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Naila
27 Jan 25

The school library is my fav. I highly recommend you try it only because seeing other's work and the study does motivate you to do it. There is also Starbucks/your fav coffee shop..Read more

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56 Grades / Points required

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Popular A-level subjects

Forensic and Archaeological Sciences

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Biology
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Chemistry
54%
Mathematics
29%
Psychology
21%
Physics
14%
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SR
Student Reviewer
27 Feb 25
Cyber Security and Digital Forensics (with Foundation Year) BSc (Hons)
I really love the University, as it’s in a great location in close proximity to amenities, but also a short journey to the city centre! The facilities on campus are good as there...
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Naila
27 Jan 25
Forensic Science MSc
The school library is my fav. I highly recommend you try it only because seeing other's work and the study does motivate you to do it. There is also Starbucks/your fav coffee shop...
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