Overview

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Join the Forensic Science (Hons) course at London South Bank University and learn how to correctly analyse a crime scene and interpret the evidence in dedicated labs using specialist equipment, taught by academics experts from a wide range of forensic science disciplines. You’ll also have the opportunity to see how these are applied in the real world with a number of enrichment activities and trips focusing on forensic entomology, bone analysis, how fire behaves, and more. Plus, you’ll be able to flex the skills you’ve developed at our crime scene flat, where you’ll gather evidence across crime scenes in a realistic environment.

Employability

Forensic science is used to settle an increasing number of criminal cases – making sure law courts have accurate information to determine an outcome of guilty or not guilty. Forensic scientists mix biology, chemistry and maths to obtain and analyse evidence from a variety of sources. These include: blood and other body fluids, hair, textile fibres, glass fragments and vehicle tyre marks.

Many independent forensic laboratories provide services to the criminal justice system. At LSBU, we offer a whole range of transferable skills to enable careers in forensics and other scientific disciplines.

Scientific journalism, the pharmaceutical industry, environmental monitoring, laboratory-based employment and accident investigation are all popular destinations for forensic science graduates.

Accreditation

The Chartered Society of Forensic Sciences

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Explosion, Fire and Firearms

Criminal Law for Forensic Scientists

Crime Laboratory

Crime Scene Management and Processing

Research Methods

Measurement and Instrumentation in Forensic Analysis

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Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

120

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TOEFL^® IBT

80

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59

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IELTS

6

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

London, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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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

120

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TOEFL^® IBT

80

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59

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IELTS

6

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General requirements

Level 4

Five GCSE passes, at grade C or above, including Mathematics and English and three Science A-level passes, one of which must be in a core science subject (biology, physics, chemistry).

A level mathematics or statistics would be counted as a science A level.

Equivalent qualifications include:

BTEC National Diploma/Certificate in Science, Applied Science, Forensic Science or Medical science.

Advanced GNVQ in Science, Applied Science, Forensic Science or Medical Science

Successful completion of an approved Science Access or Foundation year.

Other qualifications or experiential learning judged to be equivalent. Applications in this class will be considered in accordance with the University policy on APL and APEL.

A good standard of mathematics is required, which can be demonstrated by GCSE Grade A*- C or mathematics coverage within other advanced qualifications.

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Tuition Fees

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15500 GBP / year

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9535 GBP / year

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Living costs

London

United Kingdom

1137 - 2157 GBP / month

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