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Forensic Science (with Foundation Year) BSc (Hons)

Bournemouth University

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UCAS CODE: F412

Course options

  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

  • Location

    Main Site

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    23-SEP-24

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary


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.

Application deadline

31 January

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
(International fees)

£ 17,800per year

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UCAS Points : 48 - 72

48-72 UCAS tariff points.

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University information

Bournemouth University

  • University League Table

    55th

  • Campus address

    Bournemouth University, Talbot Campus, Fern Barrow, Poole, Poole, BH12 5BB, England

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    15th out of 38 8

  • Entry standards

    / Max 197
    125 61%

    23rd

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    58.0 58%

    14th

    8
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    3.59 72%

    34th

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