BSc (Hons) Forensic Investigation in Glasgow United Kingdom | Glasgow Caledonian University

Glasgow Caledonian University | Glasgow United Kingdom
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree with Honours
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP 14,500
(c. USD19,374.47)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months

Forensic Investigators generate evidence admissible in legal proceedings. This program equips you with scientific crime-solving techniques through both theoretical knowledge and practical training. GCU has allocated over £1.5 million to establish cutting-edge chemistry and biology labs, where students gain hands-on experience with advanced equipment including DNA analyzers, high-powered microscopes, and mass spectrometers. The curriculum combines theoretical foundations with practical applications in chemical and biological sciences, incorporating real-world forensic case studies. Students may opt for a year abroad at partner universities in Europe or North America. Upon completion, graduates qualify for Associate Membership with the Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC), progressing toward chartered chemist accreditation. Career opportunities span chemical/biochemical analysis, environmental forensics, law enforcement, food safety, education, pharmaceuticals, and the energy sector.


Destination of Study

Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 6.0

Qualification Requirements

Year 1

Standard entry requirement

UCAS Tariff: 96

Scottish Higher: BBCC or equivalent incl Higher in Chemistry

A Level: CCC or equivalent incl A Level in Chemistry

Minimum entry requirement

UCAS Tariff: 90

Scottish Higher: BCCC or equivalent incl Higher in Chemistry

A Level: CCC or equivalent incl A Level in Chemistry

Year 2 entry

Standard entry requirement

HNC Applied Sciences with B in Graded Unit 1

IELTS score of 6.0 with no element below 5.5 (or equivalent)

Tuition GBP 14,500

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