Overview

Throughout the Forensic Science (with Foundation Year) (Hons) BSc programme from UWE Bristol (University of the West of England) forensic scientists apply scientific analysis to criminal and civil investigations, producing evidence that's admissible in a court of law.

Career opportunities:

The knowledge and skills you'll gain through this degree are widely transferable to other fields and disciplines. As a result, you’ll not only be qualified to work within the forensic science industry, but it will also open many career paths in allied sectors.Graduates have successfully gained employment as crime scene investigators and finger mark analysts within local and neighbouring police forces.

The graduates have also gone on to work with some of the country's largest forensic science providers, including Cellmark and Eurofins.Additionally, our graduates have used their skills within NHS laboratories, pharmaceutical laboratories, as well as in environmental monitoring services.Many graduates also choose to pursue postgraduate study, particularly in specialist fields such as toxicology and anthropology, in addition to postgraduate research degrees.

Accreditation

This course is accredited by The Chartered Society of Forensic Sciences in all the relevant component standards: crime scene investigation, laboratory analysis and interpretation, evaluation and presentation of evidence.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Biology in Practice

Chemistry in Practice

Skills for Science

People and Science.

Chemistry in Context

Human Biological Systems

Scientific Investigation of Crime

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-29 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

105

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TOEFL^® IBT

80

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6

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Credits

480 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Bristol, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Biology Forensic Science Natural Sciences View 104 other Bachelors in Natural Sciences 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

Duolingo English Test

105

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TOEFL^® IBT

80

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59

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

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GCSE: Grade C/4 or above in English, Mathematics and Double Science, or equivalent.

A-level subjects: No specific subjects required.

EDEXCEL (BTEC) Diploma: No specific subjects required.

Access: No specific subjects required.

Baccalaureate IB: No specific subjects required.

Irish Highers: No specific subjects required.

T Levels: No specific subjects required.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

17000 GBP / year

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9790 GBP / year

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Living costs

Bristol

United Kingdom

750 - 1260 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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Programme Structure

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