Bristol,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BSc (Hons) Forensic Science in Bristol United Kingdom | University of the West of England
University of the West of England
|
Bristol United Kingdom
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree with Honours
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
15,850
(c. USD21,226.48)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
Forensic experts utilize scientific methods to examine criminal and civil cases, generating court-admissible evidence. This demanding yet captivating scientific field enhances your understanding of biology and chemistry while developing critical thinking, analytical, and communication abilities. Spanning crime scene examination, lab work, and legal proceedings, forensic science opens doors to fulfilling careers in law enforcement and related fields. The BSc(Hons) Forensic Science program, endorsed by The Chartered Society of Forensic Sciences, was developed in collaboration with industry professionals to provide comprehensive training in crime investigation techniques. Focusing on analytical reasoning and effective presentation of scientific data, the curriculum covers all aspects from evidence collection and lab testing to assessment and courtroom testimony.
Duration- Three years full-time, four years with placement
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
Tariff points: 120
Contextual tariff: See our contextual offers page.
GCSE: Grade C/4 or above in English Language or Literature, Mathematics and Double Science, or equivalent. We do not accept Level 2 Key Skills, Functional Skills or Certificate in Adult Literacy and Numeracy as alternatives to GCSEs.
English Language Requirement: International and EU applicants are required to have a minimum overall IELTS (Academic) score of 6.0 with 5.5 in each component (or approved equivalent*).
*The university accepts a large number of UK and International Qualifications in place of IELTS. You can find details of acceptable tests and the required grades you will need in our English Language section. Please visit our English language requirements page.
A-level subjects: Grade B in Biology or Chemistry.
EDEXCEL (BTEC) Diploma: Six units in Biology or Chemistry. Please list the units you are studying in your application. For further advice on acceptable units, please email us.
For information on required Guided Learning Hours please see our minimum entry requirements page.
Access: 15 Level 3 credits at Distinction in Biology or Chemistry.
Baccalaureate IB: A minimum Grade 6 in Higher Level Biology or Chemistry.
Irish Highers: H2 in Biology or Chemistry.
T Levels: You must be studying Science. For further advice on acceptable subjects please email us.
TOEFL - Overall score of 80 or above, including a minimum of 17 in Listening and Writing, 18 in Reading and 20 in Speaking, PTE - Overall score of 50 with at least 51 in each component (Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking).
Contextual tariff: See our contextual offers page.
GCSE: Grade C/4 or above in English Language or Literature, Mathematics and Double Science, or equivalent. We do not accept Level 2 Key Skills, Functional Skills or Certificate in Adult Literacy and Numeracy as alternatives to GCSEs.
English Language Requirement: International and EU applicants are required to have a minimum overall IELTS (Academic) score of 6.0 with 5.5 in each component (or approved equivalent*).
*The university accepts a large number of UK and International Qualifications in place of IELTS. You can find details of acceptable tests and the required grades you will need in our English Language section. Please visit our English language requirements page.
A-level subjects: Grade B in Biology or Chemistry.
EDEXCEL (BTEC) Diploma: Six units in Biology or Chemistry. Please list the units you are studying in your application. For further advice on acceptable units, please email us.
For information on required Guided Learning Hours please see our minimum entry requirements page.
Access: 15 Level 3 credits at Distinction in Biology or Chemistry.
Baccalaureate IB: A minimum Grade 6 in Higher Level Biology or Chemistry.
Irish Highers: H2 in Biology or Chemistry.
T Levels: You must be studying Science. For further advice on acceptable subjects please email us.
TOEFL - Overall score of 80 or above, including a minimum of 17 in Listening and Writing, 18 in Reading and 20 in Speaking, PTE - Overall score of 50 with at least 51 in each component (Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking).
Tuition
GBP
15,850