Forensic Sciences BSc (Hons)
London South Bank University
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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LSBU Main Site - Southwark Campus

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Full Time

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Start date

SEP-25

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Duration

3 Years

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

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LSBU Main Site - Southwark Campus

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SEP-25

Duration

3 Years

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Are you interested in working at the forefront of the newest science and the criminal justice system? Are you excited by the idea of investigating crime scenes using the latest technology and techniques? Want to play a crucial role in helping law courts reach their verdict? Our Forensic Science degree provides you with the theory and practical experience you need to succeed.Learn how to correctly analyse a crime scene and interpret the evidence in dedicated labs using specialist equipment, ...Read more

Are you interested in working at the forefront of the newest science and the criminal justice system? Are you excited by the idea of investigating crime scenes using the latest technology and techniques? Want to play a crucial role in helping law courts reach their verdict? Our Forensic Science degree provides you with the theory and practical experience you need to succeed.Learn how to correctly analyse a crime scene and interpret the evidence in dedicated labs using specialist equipment, taught by academics experts from a wide range of forensic science disciplines. You’ll also have the opportunity to see how these are applied in the real world with a number of enrichment activities and trips focusing on forensic entomology, bone analysis, how fire behaves, and more. Plus, you’ll be able to flex the skills you’ve developed at our crime scene flat, where you’ll gather evidence across crime scenes in a realistic environment.

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WUSCA ranking:
WUSCA student ranking
These are the 2024 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
85/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
19th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
114th
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%
Employment rate
Employment rate
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Source: UNISTATS, 2019
95%
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
M
Mohammed
14 Nov 24

The teachers are really helpful. Would be better if there were more food options for lunch and not just jerk chicken and chicken curry..Read more

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Teodora-Maria
10 Nov 24

The facillities and the staff here are amazing. The staff are always ready to help and the teaching quality is honestly really good. You do have the occasional professor that..Read more

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Entry requirements

Exam type

A level

A level:

BBC Grades / Points required

UCAS Tariff:

112 Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

D:15,M:30,P:0 Grades / Points required

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

DMM Grades / Points required

Must include a core Science subject (such as maths, physics, biology or chemistry)

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

Must include 12 credits in a Science related Access (such as maths, physics, biology or chemistry)

In a relevant core Science subject (such as maths, physics, biology or chemistry)

Tuition fees

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England

£9,250 per year

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Students from England

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Scotland

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Wales

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£9,250 per year

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Students from Northern Ireland

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Latest reviews

Latest Forensic Science (Non-Medical) reviews

Forensic Science (Non-Medical)
Forensic Science (Non-Medical)
M
Mohammed
14 Nov 24
Forensic Sciences BSc (Hons)
The teachers are really helpful. Would be better if there were more food options for lunch and not just jerk chicken and chicken curry...
Read more
T
Teodora-Maria
10 Nov 24
Forensic Sciences BSc (Hons)
The facillities and the staff here are amazing. The staff are always ready to help and the teaching quality is honestly really good. You do have the occasional professor that...
Read more
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London South Bank University
London South Bank University , Southwark

Study in the heart of London with London South Bank University (LSBU) – an institute that empowers students to lead their story,...

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London South Bank University
103 Borough Road London Southwark SE1 0AA United Kingdom
Nearest tube station: Elephant & Castle  0.1 miles away Nearest train station: Elephant & Castle  0.2 miles away
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