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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Abertay Campus
Full Time
SEP-25
4 Years
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Abertay Campus
Full Time
SEP-25
4 Years
Select a an exam type
Are you naturally inquisitive with a passion for chemistry and biology? Do you like to solve problems for fun? Put these traits to work on this Forensic Sciences degree that equips you with the valuable skills you need to help support the legal process. It's a hands-on degree, where you'll analyse crime scenes in our purpose-built facilities, and learn forensic analysis techniques in our state-of-the-art laboratories. You'll go on fact-finding field trips to places like the mortuary, and observe bomb disposal experts at work.
Work placement optionsThere are work placement opportunities, plus you’ll be taught by academics who’ve come directly from industry and forensic researchers at the cutting edge of their field. Along the way you’ll hear lectures from organisations including Scottish Police Authority, the Army Bomb Squad, an international Disaster Victim Identification expert, a global expert in scene examination training, and former students in working in this field.You'll learn about the forensic responses to some of the biggest disaster events in recent history, and the correct methods for identifying human remains.
A hands-on and practical degreeThis vocational course consists of three main study areas: forensic science, chemistry and biology. It also includes psychology and law, designed to help prepare you for a variety of workplace situations. You'll cover topics such as: - Crime scene investigation.- Body fluid analysis.- DNA profiling.- Fingerprinting.- Substances of abuse and toxicology.Abertay's Forensic Sciences degree is
professionally accredited and commended by the Chartered Society of Forensic Sciences (CSoFS), which means you're eligible to apply for associate membership on graduation.This degree is ranked
top in the UK for teaching, academic support and resources (NSS 2023).
Exam type
A levelA level:
CCC Grades / Points required
Scottish Higher:
BBBC Grades / Points required
Scottish Advanced Higher:
BBB Grades / Points required
HNC (BTEC):
M Grades / Points required
HND (BTEC):
M Grades / Points required
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:
27 Grades / Points required
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017):
H3,H3,H3,H3 Grades / Points required
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
MMM Grades / Points required
Scottish HNC:
Pass Grades / Points required
Scottish HND:
Pass Grades / Points required
T Level:
Pass (C and above) Grades / Points required
To include Biology or Human Biology or Physics or ChemistryEntry into Year 2 with BBB to include Chemistry and Biology or Human Biology
To include Biology or Human Biology or Physics or Chemistry at B
Entry into Year 2 to include Chemistry and Biology or Human Biology
Entry into Year 2 with an HNC (BTEC) in one of the following:-Applied BiologyApplied Chemistry
Entry into Year 2 with an HND (BTEC) in one of the following:-Applied BiologyApplied Chemistry
To include Biology or Human Biology or Physics or Chemistry at S5/H4
To include Biology or Human Biology or Physics or Chemistry
Entry into Year 1 with Applied Science (all pathways)Entry into Year 2 with DDD in Applied Science
Entry into Year 2 with an HNC in one of the following:-Applied Science - Graded Unit BBioscience - Graded Unit BBiomedical Science - Graded Unit B
Entry into Year 2 with an HND in one of the following:-Applied Biological Science - Graded Unit BApplied Bioscience - Graded Units BBApplied Chemical Science - Graded Unit BApplied Science - Graded Unit BBiomedical Science - Graded Unit BBioscience - Graded Unit B
in Core Component.Healthcare ScienceScience
Students living in
England
£9,250 per year
Students from England
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£1,820 per year
Students from Scotland
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£9,250 per year
Students from Wales
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£9,250 per year
Students from Northern Ireland
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£15,000 per year
Students from EU
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£15,000 per year
Students from International
£15000 Per year