Forensic Science (with Foundation Year)

Bournemouth University
Undergraduate BSc (Hons) Sandwich including foundation year 5 Years CriminologyForensic science

UCAS Points

48 - 72 points

Avg. Graduate Salary

£24,000

About this course

Why study BSc (Hons) Forensic Science (with Foundation Year) 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.

    Foundation year: We have a foundation year option for students who do not meet the entry requirements for the degree course. This additional year of study will give you a grounding in the scientific skills required for Forensic Science, building your confidence, knowledge and skills for further study. After successful completion of the foundation year, you will progress to the full degree.

    • Entry Requirements

    UCAS Tariff Points 48 - 72 points

    Study Options

    This course is available in 2 study options:

    Sandwich including foundation year Shown above

    Duration: 5 Years

    Qualification: BSc (Hons)

    Location: Poole

    Avg. Salary: £24,000

    Full-time including foundation year

    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)

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    UCAS Points

    104 - 120 points

    Avg. Salary

    £25,500

    Course Details

    Qualification
    Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
    Study Mode
    Sandwich including foundation year
    Duration
    5 Years
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Poole
    Scheme
    Undergraduate
    Subjects
    Criminology, Forensic science
    Avg. Graduate Salary
    £24,000

    Offered by

    Bournemouth University

    Poole

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