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Forensic Science with Foundation Year BSc (Hons)

University of Wolverhampton

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  • Qualification

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

  • Location

    University of Wolverhampton

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    16-SEP-24

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary

This degree aims to:

  • Produce graduates who are able to use forensic science techniques as investigative tools to assist the police and legal professions.
  • Enable you to develop your skills in scientific and critical thinking as well as independent study.
  • In addition, if you choose to undertake a sandwich degree, the course will allow you to acquire technical skills in the workplace and enable you to integrate knowledge gained in the theoretical aspects of the course into the professional environment.

Potential Career Paths

Forensic Science graduates have excellent job prospects. According to , 85% of our graduates are in employment within 6 months of leaving, placing us in the top 10 universities for employability.

Employment opportunities exist for you with the Forensic Science Sector both with independent providers of forensic analysis and police scientific work, insurance companies, legal firms and independent forensic laboratories.

Examples of possible future careers include scene of crime work, quality assurance in food and pharmaceutical manufacturing, trading standards, public and industrial health and safety, and accident investigation.

You could also train to become a science teacher or continue your studies as a postgraduate either on a Masters course or PhD.

Some of our graduates are working for LGC Forensics and Key Forensics as forensic scientists.

Others are working for the West Midlands Police, West Mercia Police, Staffordshire Police and the Leicestershire Constabulary as crime scene investigators, fingerprint and footwear analysts, criminal intelligence analysts and police officers.

Application deadline

31 January

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
(International fees)

14,950per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

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University information

University of Wolverhampton

University of Wolverhampton

  • University League Table

    117th

  • Campus address

    University of Wolverhampton, Wulfruna Street, Wolverhampton, Wolverhampton, WV1 1LY, England

The Centre for International Development and Training (CIDT) has a 45-year track record of working in almost 140 countries.
Each year the university welcomes students from over 130 nations, studying at one of its UK campuses or partner institutions overseas.
The university works with partners around the world including: China, Hong Kong, India, Nepal, Greece, Sri Lanka, Malaysia, Myanmar, Ireland and France.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    33rd out of 38 2

  • Entry standards

    / Max 197
    130 63%

    19th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    58.0 58%

    14th

    9
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    4.16 83%

    6th

    3

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