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Forensic Science (with a Foundation Year) BSc (Hons)

University of Staffordshire

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  • Qualification

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

  • Location

    Stoke-on-Trent College

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    22-SEP-25

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary

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 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.The Foundation Year option is available for those who may not have the academic profile for direct entry onto the 3 year degree. It will prepare you for the Forensic Science degree by enhancing your skills and capabilities in Chemistry, Biology and Mathematics.The Foundation Year is taught by Stoke on Trent College, then you will be on Staffordshire University Stoke on Trent Campus from your second year.CareersGraduates from our Forensic Science degrees have secured roles as forensic scientists at national providers, including Key Forensics and LGC. Other destinations include crime scene officers for various police constabularies, forensic technicians, fingerprint analysts, public service organisations, and teaching whilst others move on to postgraduate study.

Application deadline

29 January

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University information

University of Staffordshire

University of Staffordshire

University of Staffordshire

  • University League Table

    97th

  • Campus address

    Staffordshire University, College Road, Stoke on Trent, ST4 2DE, England

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The university offers dedicated international student support and celebrates its diverse and inclusive community through a calendar of student-led events.
Students are supported to make industry connections. There are also opportunities for hands-on and paid work experience through the Innovation Enterprise Zone.
As well as leading modern courses, there are modern facilities, including SmartZone (with its digital and immersive technology) and engineering workshops.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Forensic Science

    20th out of 36 4

  • Entry standards

    / Max 206
    128 62%

    21st

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    70.0 70%

    11th

    2

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.99 75%

    27th

    19

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