Forensic Science (with a Placement Year)
University of StaffordshireForensic Science (with a Placement Year) BSc (Hons) is an undergraduate degree at University of Staffordshire, based in Stoke-on-Trent, taught sandwich over 4 years. Graduates earn £23,000 on average 15 months after finishing. Typical A-level entry is BBC.
A-Level Entry
BBC
Typical offer · UCAS
UCAS Points
112 - 120 points
Typical offer · UCAS
Avg. Graduate Salary
£23,000
15 months after graduation · HESA via Discover Uni
About this course
If you want to develop scientific expertise and advanced problem solving, applying it to very practical demands, our Forensic Science degree may be for you.
Our Forensic Science degrees have been designed to develop scientific expertise, advanced analytical problem solving and transferable skills. The course is ideal for those who are interested in the application of science within the criminal justice system.
You will benefit from our highly practical approach to learning. You will gain hands-on experience using a range of instruments and techniques used in forensic science, such as Automated Fingerprint Identification System (AFIS), DNA profiling, blood splatter analysis, drug profiling and scanning electron microscopy. Our industry standard facilities include a crime scene house and specialist laboratories.
On successful completion of study, we will issue the following award: BSc (Hons) Forensic Science
Entry Requirements
Career Prospects
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Course Details
- Qualification
- Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
- Study Mode
- Sandwich
- Duration
- 4 Years
- Start Date
- 2025
- Academic Year
- 2025
- Campus / Location
- Stoke-on-Trent
- Scheme
- Undergraduate
- Subjects
- Criminology, Forensic science
- Avg. Graduate Salary
- £23,000
2025-entry data — 2026 offers may differ