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Overview
This Forensic Science (Including Foundation Year) (Hons) course from University of South Wales allows you to explore your interests in the scientific and forensic investigation of crime, while exploring the nature, consequences and prevention of criminal behaviour.
You’ll gain the practical skills and knowledge to examine crime scene evidence and study relationships between professionals in the criminal justice sector, including how forensic scientists work alongside police forensic teams and the wider criminal justice sector to achieve successful prosecutions.
Careers
Graduates can expect to be employed in laboratory-based positions in the forensic science sector, such as forensic technicians or highly skilled analysts.
As a USW student, you will have access to advice from the Careers and Employability Service throughout your studies and after you graduate.
This includes: one-to-one appointments from faculty based Career Advisers, in person, over the phone or even on Skype and through email via the "Ask a Question" service. We also have extensive online resources for help with considering your career options and presenting yourself well to employers.
Resources include psychometric tests, career assessments, a CV builder, interview simulator and application help. Our employer database has over 2,000 registered employers targeting USW students, you can receive weekly email alerts for jobs.
Accreditation
The Chartered Society of Forensic Sciences
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Courses included:
- Foundation Biology
- Introduction to Forensic Investigation and Criminal Justice
- Scientific Data Literacy
- Key Skills in Professional Development
- Introduction to Forensic Science
- Introduction to Criminalistics
- Chemical Concepts for the Forensic Sciences
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Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
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Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Forensic Science View 167 other Masters in Forensic Science in United KingdomExplore more key information
Visit official programme websiteAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
TOEFL® IBT The TOEFL iBT® is given online through the internet at designated testing site. The test measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The score refers to the total score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading), each subject has a range of 0 - 30. 72
IELTS The International English Language Test System (IELTS) tests your English-language proficiency on a scale of 1 – 9. The score refers to the combined average score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading). 6
PTE Academic PTE Academic (Pearson Test of English Academic) is a language test that enables students to demonstrate their writing, listening, speaking, and reading skills when applying to study in English. The score refers to a total score which ranges between 10 and 90. 50
Other requirements
General requirements
- Typical A-Level Offer: EE to include a relevant Science subject but excluding General Studies
- Typical Welsh BACC Offer: N/A
- Typical BTEC Offer: BTEC Extended Diploma Pass Pass Pass or BTEC Diploma Pass Pass in a relevant subject
- Typical IB Offer: Pass the International Baccalaureate Diploma with a minimum of 80 UCAS tariff points from Higher Levels to include Science or Maths.
- Typical Access to HE Offer: Pass the Access to HE Diploma and obtain a minimum of 80 UCAS tariff points
- Additional Requirements: GCSEs: The University normally requires a minimum 3 GCSEs including Mathematics and English at Grade C/Grade 4 or above, or their equivalent but consideration is given to individual circumstances
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International
13500 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 13500 GBP per year and a duration of 48 months. -
EU/EEA
9000 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 9000 GBP per year and a duration of 48 months.
Funding
International Scholarships are available for self-funding international students.
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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