Overview

Criminology and Forensic Biology (Hons) programme at the University of Chester immerses you in psychological and sociological perspectives on critical societal issues, such as social inequality, crime and justice, with case studies drawn from both national and international contexts.

You will explore theoretical and practical understandings of crime, harm and victimisation, applying knowledge and building your understanding of the criminal justice system and journey. You’ll study a combination of forensic aspects with a thorough grounding in biology, mastering advanced techniques in molecular biology and DNA profiling.

Career

Potential career paths include:

Forensic biology
Police officer
Analytical scientist
Biological researcher
Science teacher
Crime scene examiner
Forensic DNA analyst.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Science of Life

Key Concepts in Crime and Justice

Forensic Investigations

Contemporary Youth Justice

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Chester, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Biology Forensic Science Criminology View 166 other Bachelors in Forensic Science in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

Typical Entry:

112 UCAS points

GCE A Level:

BCC-BBC.Must include A Level Biology or Chemistry

International Baccalaureate

26 points, including 5 in HL Biology or Chemistry

Foundation Year:

72 UCAS points

GCE A Level:

72 points overall, including grade D or above in A Level Biology or Chemistry

International Baccalaureate

24 points including 4 in HL Biology

Students from countries outside the UK are expected to have entry qualifications roughly equivalent to UK A Level for undergraduate study and British Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) for postgraduate study.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

14950 GBP / year

≈ 14950 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

9790 GBP / year

≈ 9790 GBP / year

Additional Details

International: For courses with a Foundation Year, the tuition fees for Year 1 are £11,250 and £14,950 for Years 2-4 in 2026/27.

Living costs

Chester

United Kingdom

660 - 1140 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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