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Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
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Location
University of Wolverhampton
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
16-SEP-24
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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
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Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.
Entry requirements
University information
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University League Table
117th
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Campus address
University of Wolverhampton, Wulfruna Street, Wolverhampton, Wolverhampton, WV1 1LY, England
Subject rankings
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Subject ranking
33rd out of 38 2
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Entry standards
/ Max 197130 63%19th
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Graduate prospects
/ Max 10058.0 58%14th
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 54.16 83%6th
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