BSc (Hons) Forensic Science (Sandwich Year) in Pontypridd United Kingdom | University of South Wales

University of South Wales | Pontypridd United Kingdom
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree with Honours
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP 15,260
(c. USD20,462.13)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months

Recognized by The Chartered Society of Forensic Sciences, USW's Forensic Science program delivers hands-on training in applying various scientific disciplines within legal contexts. You'll develop expertise from chemistry, biology, and related fields, concentrating on their use in crime scene analysis and criminal inquiries. This program emphasizes career readiness, guiding you through the complete forensic process from evidence collection to courtroom testimony. Training covers standard crime scene investigation methods, laboratory evidence analysis, and interpretation. You'll explore specialized forensic areas like criminalistics, forensic chemistry, biology, anthropology, arson investigation, and toxicology. With its rigorous scientific foundation, this qualification opens doors to diverse scientific careers.

Our forensic science students build an impressive set of practical competencies valued by employers, learning with professional-grade equipment and methodologies that provide a competitive edge in the job market. Graduates possess transferable skills applicable across scientific fields including pharmaceuticals and chemical industries, or for advanced studies like Master's programs, PhDs, or accelerated medical degrees. Alumni have secured roles with top UK forensic service providers as reporting scientists, while others thrive in analytical sectors seeking highly trained professionals.


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Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS

Qualification Requirements

Typical A-Level Offer
BCC to include Chemistry or Biology but excluding General Studies (this is equivalent to 104 UCAS tariff points).

Typical Welsh BACC Offer
Grade C and BC at A Level to include Chemistry or Biology but to exclude General Studies (this is equivalent to 104 UCAS tariff points).





Typical Science Requirements
Applicants taking Science A levels in England will need to pass the practical element alongside achieving the requested grades/subjects.

Typical BTEC Offer
BTEC Extended Diploma Distinction Merit Merit in a relevant subject to include Chemistry or Biology modules (this is equivalent to 112 UCAS tariff points).

IELTS - 6.0 with a minimum score of 5.5 in each component. TOEFL - 72 overall and a minimum of 18 in reading, 17 in listening, 20 in speaking and 17 in writing (including Home Edition).

Tuition GBP 15,260

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