Overview

The (Hons) Forensic Science course from the University of West London will enable you to develop essential investigative and research abilities in a practical context.

These skills combined with hands-on, work-based learning will help you stand out to future employers who often look for applicants with practical experience.

Career opportunities:

The transferable skills you learn on this forensic science degree will be useful in scientific, legal and business fields. Once you graduate, you could specialise in a particular area of forensic science, such as a crime scene investigator, forensic scientist and toxicologist.

Additionally, past graduates have gone on to build careers and find jobs in the police service, marketing, IT, operations, healthcare and more.

Job roles

reporting officer
crime scene investigator
forensic scientist
fingerprint expert
toxicologist
imaging specialist
DNA analyst
evidence technician
road traffic collision or fire investigator
lab operative
ballistic expert.

Graduate employers

Care International UK
Sublime Science
Cellmark Forensic Services
Hampshire Police
MetFed – Metropolitan Police Federation
Metropolitan Police
Surrey Police
Data Revolution HR
Diamond Pharma
Eurofins
University of West London
UKBC – Biology Competitions.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Forensic Science Investigation

The Criminal Justice System

Building Blocks of Life

Chemistry Principles and Practice

Human Body - Form and Function

Pathophysiology

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-29 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00
Starting 2027-02-09 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

105

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TOEFL^® IBT

78

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PTE Academic

51

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IELTS

6

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

London, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Forensic Science 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

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105

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TOEFL^® IBT

78

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51

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

104-120 UCAS points required from level 3 qualifications
A Levels at grade B, C and C, or above - please note, for the course that commences in September 2023 (and beyond) at least one Science A-Level (chemistry, biology or physics) will be required
BTEC Extended Diploma with Distinction, Merit, Merit
Access to HE Diploma
T Levels

You also need GCSE English and Maths (grade 9 - 4 / A* - C) or Level 2 equivalents.

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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

16750 GBP / year

≈ 16750 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

9535 GBP / year

≈ 9535 GBP / year

Additional Details

Part - time:

National - €6,360
International - £11,160

Living costs

London

United Kingdom

1137 - 2157 GBP / month

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

Funding

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