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Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
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Location
City Campus
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
14-SEP-26
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Duration
3 Years
Course summary
- LJMU ranked in the top 10 universities in the UK for Forensic Science (Complete University Guide Subject League Tables 2027)- Opportunity to undertake a year's industrial placement- Option to focus on biological or chemical aspects of analysis- £6 million investment in teaching facilities, including specialist forensic analysis and scene-of-crime labs- Opens up careers in the police, analytical laboratories, insurance or legal firms, independent forensic laboratories and the teaching sector- Accredited by the Chartered Society of Forensic Sciences- 90% of students surveyed on this course said teaching staff were good at explaining things (National Student Survey 2025)- This degree is available to study following a foundation year- International Foundation Year course available offering direct progression onto this degree programme - visit LJMU's International Study Centre to find out more
About your courseYou will spend a large proportion of your time in the lab, carrying out drug spot tests, analysing fingerprints, processing crime scenes and analysing DNA while studying the BSc (Hons) Forensic Science at Liverpool John Moores University.Over the past 50 years the analytical methods employed by forensic scientists have become very powerful indeed and have made a significant impact on conviction rates. Forensic science is all about using the power of scientific analysis to resolve legal disputes. It requires a sound knowledge of the analytical methods of biology and chemistry combined with training in crime scene investigation, as well as a basic knowledge of law and how to assess the value of evidence. You will be expected to have an attention to detail that is second to none for the microscopic analysis of hairs and fibres, DNA profiling and drug analysis.This is a practical, hands-on course in which you will spend a large proportion of your time in the lab, carrying out spot tests for drugs, fingerprint and footwear analysis, crime scene processing, DNA analysis and forensic microscopy.Throughout this professionally-accredited course you will be supported by our team of experts, with additional input from external speakers from all areas of forensics. There will also be plenty of opportunities for you to gain experience through work-based learning and/or on an optional sandwich placement.
Application deadline
14/01/2026
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Liverpool John Moores University
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University League Table
76th
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Campus address
Liverpool John Moores University, Student Recruitment and Admissions, Exchange Station, Tithebarn Street, Liverpool, Liverpool, L2 2QP, United Kingdom
Subject rankings
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Subject ranking
10th out of 37 10
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Entry standards
/ Max 202130 64%6th
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Graduate prospects
/ Max 10058.0 58%21st
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 43.02 75%29th
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