Overview

BSc Forensic Science and Criminal Investigation (Hons) course at The University of Lancashire offers the skills to recognise and recover all evidence types from crime scenes, and to analyse that evidence in the laboratory. With the guidance of former CSIs, you’ll develop a broad understanding of forensic science, covering areas like fingerprint recovery, crime scene photography and the analysis of trace evidence like hairs, fibres and body fluids.

Key facts

Thanks to our close links with Lancashire and Greater Manchester constabularies, you could even find yourself working alongside police CSI and scientific support teams.
In a competitive job market, Forensic Science and Criminal Investigation BSc (Hons) graduates stand out – with the specialist skills and real-world experience to ensure they’re ready to get to work.

Accreditation

This course is accredited by the Chartered Society of Forensic Sciences, demonstrating that it provides a solid, widely respected route into the highly competitive field of forensic and criminal investigation.

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Programme Structure

Courses included:

Crime Scene Photography
Forensic Casework
Advanced Crime Scene Investigation
Forensic Case Studies
The Interpretation of Forensic Evidence

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Duration

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

Start dates & application deadlines

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

Language

English

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Preston, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Forensic Science View 166 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.

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General requirements

UCAS: 104-112 points at A2
BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM
BTEC Diploma: D*D-D*D*
Pass Access Course: 104-112 UCAS Points
International Baccalaureate Diploma: Pass including 104-112 points from Higher Level Subjects
T Level: M
IELTS: 6.0 with no component lower than 5.5
GCSEs: 5 at grade C/4 including Maths and English or equivalent

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Tuition Fees

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17325 GBP / year

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9535 GBP / year

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Additional Details

Part time: £1,587 per 20 credits (UK)
£1,623 for the placement year (UK)

Living costs

Preston

United Kingdom

751 - 1425 GBP / month

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