Overview

You'll study crime, develop the skills required for crime scene investigation and the seizure of evidence, learn the forensic science techniques for testing physical evidence from crime scenes in the laboratory, write a witness statement for court and give evidence or oral testimony in a mock court setting.

The Forensic Investigation (Hons) program of the Plymouth Marjon University blends theory with practice in the forms of research and 'real life' case studies.

Key facts

You'll also examine crime in the context in which it happens in the local, national and international arenas. On campus you'll have access to realistic, simulated environments including a well-equipped forensic laboratory and a crime scene house, in which you'll get authentic experience of collecting and analysing evidence from simulated domestic crime scenes.

Career options include working as a crime scene investigator with police forces, or as a forensic examiner in forensic laboratories, police laboratories, hospital laboratories or government testing departments.

In addition graduates will be equipped for roles in scientific research including university research departments and other public sector services. They may also work for private companies that deal with specialised areas, such as fire investigation and forensic defence work.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Scientific Studies

Crime Scene Investigation

Anatomy and Physiology

Forensic Science

Forensic Trace Analysis

Forensic Documentation

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-14 00:00:00

Language

English

PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Plymouth, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Biology Forensic Science Criminology View 165 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

PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

Three A-levels at grades BBC and above to include a Science Subject, preferably Chemistry or Biology. Other sciences are considered.

Or BTEC triple grades DMM or above in a science subject.

Or Access 30-42 D/M with min 18D in a science or science related subject. This does not include Social Science or Psychology.

And GCSE English Language, Maths and Science at grade 4 or grade C or above.

International students will be expected to meet the English language requirements of IELTS 6.0 or equivalent.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

14600 GBP / year

≈ 14600 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

9535 GBP / year

≈ 9535 GBP / year

Living costs

Plymouth

United Kingdom

731 - 1387 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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