Forensic Science with Foundation Year BSc (Hons)
University of Wolverhampton
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This course will equip you with the ability to use forensic science techniques as investigative tools to assist the police and legal professions.This degree aims to:Produce graduates who are able to use forensic science techniques as investigative tools to assist the police and legal professions.Enable you to develop your skills in scientific and critical thinking as well as independent study.In addition, if you choose to undertake a sandwich degree, the course will allow you to acquire ...Read more

This course will equip you with the ability to use forensic science techniques as investigative tools to assist the police and legal professions.

This degree aims to:

Produce graduates who are able to use forensic science techniques as investigative tools to assist the police and legal professions.

Enable you to develop your skills in scientific and critical thinking as well as independent study.

In addition, if you choose to undertake a sandwich degree, the course will allow you to acquire technical skills in the workplace and enable you to integrate knowledge gained in the theoretical aspects of the course into the professional environment.

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WUSCA ranking:
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80/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
33rd
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
111th
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 - 90 = 10% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
10%
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The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
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85%
Average salary
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Forensic and Archaeological Sciences graduate salary at this uni
£15,000
UK Forensic and Archaeological Sciences graduate salary
£18,000
What students say
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Ashleigh
27 Nov 24

- improvements have been made overtime - cons: price of food in the uni is expensive as students -library facilities is really good -enthusiastic lecturers -more societies to..Read more

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DD Grades / Points required

UCAS Tariff:

48 Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

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Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

PPP Grades / Points required

T Level:

P Grades / Points required

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Prepare for Foundation Pathway:- We will consider applicants who have not achieved 48 UCAS points (equivalence) from prior level 3 qualifications, if you have a keen interest in this subject area or hold relevant experience. You will be required to attend and pass a compulsory Prepare For Foundation assessment day where you will take part in a variety of activities which will assess your suitability for the course. If you would like more advice and guidance about this admissions pathway, please contact the Gateway team to discuss and support you in making an application to us.Contact the Gateway - University of Wolverhampton (wlv.ac.uk)

Access to HE Diploma (60 credits) of which a minimum of 45 must be at Level 3 (48 UCAS point equivalence, minimum 45 credits at pass)

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Core grade needs to be D or E

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Forensic Science BSc (Hons)
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University of Wolverhampton
University of Wolverhampton , Wolverhampton

Set in the heart of England, the University of Wolverhampton offers a high-quality education across a diverse study programme....

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Admissions Unit Camp Street Wolverhampton WV1 1AD United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Wolverhampton  0.2 miles away
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