Forensic Science
Bournemouth UniversityUndergraduate BSc (Hons) Full-time 3 Years CriminologyForensic science
A-Level Entry
See entry requirements
UCAS Points
104 - 120 points
Avg. Graduate Salary
£24,000
About this course
Why study BSc (Hons) Forensic Science at BU?Taught by professional practitioners and guest speakers who are experts in their respective fields, including forensic DNA profiling, crime scene investigation and forensic toxicology You will be taught in contemporary lecture halls and state-of-the-art labs where you’ll use cutting-edge equipment Take part in invaluable lab and fieldwork experience, including mock crime scenes and a live-fire exercise Provided with theoretical and practical training covering crime scene science, toxicology, chemistry and molecular biology Gain valuable work experience on your placement if you choose to take one and springboard into a career as a forensic investigator post-graduation You'll be career-ready, with 88% of graduates from our forensic and archaeological sciences courses in employment or further study after 15 months. (source DiscoverUni 2023)
Exploring crime scene science, toxicology, chemistry, and molecular biology, this degree is designed to be one of the most modern and relevant of its kind. It has been engineered to give you an understanding of the theory and practice of forensic science.
Entry Requirements
A-Level Grades See entry requirements
UCAS Tariff Points 104 - 120 points
Study Options
This course is available in 2 study options:
Full-time Shown above
Duration: 3 Years
Qualification: BSc (Hons)
Location: Poole
Avg. Salary: £24,000
Sandwich
Duration: 4 Years
Qualification: BSc (Hons)
Location: Poole
Avg. Salary: £24,000
Career Prospects
Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:
3111 Laboratory technicians
2111 Chemical scientists
2113 Biochemists and biomedical scientists
3119 Science, engineering and production technicians
3319 Protective service associate professionals
3312 Police officers (sergeant and below)
Course Details
- Qualification
- Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
- Study Mode
- Full-time
- Duration
- 3 Years
- Start Date
- 2025
- Academic Year
- 2025
- Campus / Location
- Poole
- Scheme
- Undergraduate
- Subjects
- Criminology, Forensic science
- Avg. Graduate Salary
- £24,000