Forensic Science

University of Central Lancashire
Undergraduate BSc (Hons) Full-time 3 Years CriminologyForensic science

A-Level Entry

See entry requirements

UCAS Points

104 - 112 points

Avg. Graduate Salary

£24,000

About this course

Course Overview

Explore the science of investigation, learning the skills to collect, analyse and interpret evidence. It’s a highly specialised course, designed to put you on a high-impact career path.

Why study with us

  • You’ll learn the theory and practice of forensic investigation, crime scene processing and laboratory-based analysis.

  • Learn from experts in their fields, whether seasoned CSIs, former police professionals or leading academics. This combination of teaching staff allows us to build on the many years' experience of senior practitioners and research developments at the cutting-edge of the discipline.

  • Our course provides an excellent starting point for a career in the competitive sector of forensic science. You’ll find our former students working in all sorts of forensic science settings – as CSI, police officers, scientific support personnel and intelligence analysts, at home and overseas.

    What you'll do

  • You’ll work in labs equipped with cutting-edge microscopy and analytical equipment, and at our outdoor facility for research in forensic taphonomy and decomposition.

  • As well as covering modules focused on the core aspects of Forensic Science, you can focus on specialist areas like genetics, toxicology and anthropology.

  • You can take a sandwich-year placement, developing vital career-boosting skills in a local hospital laboratory or with a scientific research project.

    Accreditations

  • This course is accredited by the Chartered Society of Forensic Sciences, demonstrating that it provides a solid, widely respected route into the highly competitive field of forensic and criminal investigation.

    Future Careers

    By the time you graduate from our Forensic Science BSc (Hons) programme, you will be well placed to start an exciting career in areas of forensic science, biological sciences or chemical analysis.

    • Entry Requirements

    A-Level Grades See entry requirements
    UCAS Tariff Points 104 - 112 points
    BTEC DMM

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    3111 Laboratory technicians
    2111 Chemical scientists
    3119 Science, engineering and production technicians
    2113 Biochemists and biomedical scientists
    3312 Police officers (sergeant and below)
    3319 Protective service associate professionals

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    UCAS Points

    96 points

    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
    Preston
    Scheme
    Undergraduate
    Subjects
    Criminology, Forensic science
    Avg. Graduate Salary
    £24,000

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    University of Central Lancashire

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