Bristol,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BSc (Hons) Forensic Science with Foundation Year 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. USD21,124.56)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
Forensic experts utilize scientific methods to examine criminal and civil cases, generating court-admissible evidence. This captivating and meticulous scientific field enhances your understanding of biology and chemistry while developing critical thinking, data analysis, and communication abilities. Spanning crime scene investigation, lab work, and legal proceedings, forensic science serves as a gateway to fulfilling careers within the justice system and related fields. The BSc(Hons) Forensic Science program, accredited by The Chartered Society of Forensic Sciences, was developed in collaboration with industry professionals to provide comprehensive insights into crime investigation techniques.
Focusing heavily on analytical reasoning and effectively conveying scientific results, the curriculum covers all aspects from crime scene processing and lab examinations to evidence assessment and presentation. During the foundation year, you'll share modules with students from various biological, biomedical, and environmental science programs, allowing flexibility to change your specialization if desired.
Program Length - Four years full-time, five years with sandwich placement
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
Tariff points: 48
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: A minimum of an AS in a Science subject.
Relevant subjects: Subjects that meet the Science requirement for this course: Applied Science, Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science/Studies, Geography, Geology, Maths. Use of Maths, Physics, Psychology, Science in the Environment, Statistics.
EDEXCEL (BTEC) Diploma: Six units in a Science subject. 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: Level 3 credits in Science.
Baccalaureate IB: To include Science at Higher Level.
Irish Highers: A minimum of O4 in a Science subject.
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: A minimum of an AS in a Science subject.
Relevant subjects: Subjects that meet the Science requirement for this course: Applied Science, Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science/Studies, Geography, Geology, Maths. Use of Maths, Physics, Psychology, Science in the Environment, Statistics.
EDEXCEL (BTEC) Diploma: Six units in a Science subject. 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: Level 3 credits in Science.
Baccalaureate IB: To include Science at Higher Level.
Irish Highers: A minimum of O4 in a Science subject.
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