Overview

You will also study crime scene investigation, materials chemistry and instrumental analysis and techniques, as well as advanced topics in forensic chemistry which will include relevant case study material.

You will also benefit from learning in a research-active environment: academic staff in the division have collaborated with Greater Manchester Police on a number of forensic projects. You will gain practical skills in newly refurbished, state-of-the-art laboratory facilities and a dedicated forensics apartment suite.

This degree is professionally accredited by the Royal Society of Chemistry.

Programme Structure

Year 1 aims to provide a firm grounding in the most important principles of chemistry including general and materials chemistry, reactions and mechanisms, laboratory techniques, skills development and forensic chemistry. Study options include biological and medicinal chemistry and a foreign language.

In Year 2 you will focus on forensic chemistry. Units include: forensic investigation: scene to court, inorganic and organic synthesis, physical and inorganic chemistry, analytical techniques and chemical and physical analysis for forensic science

If you opt for the four year sandwich route your third year will be spent on placement.

In your final year units include: advanced chemistry concepts, forensic case handling and advances in forensic chemical analysis .

Key information

Duration

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

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Manchester, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Chemistry Forensic Science View 163 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

IELTS

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General requirements

104-112 UCAS Tariff Points at A2 (Grades BCC-BBC). To include A2 A-level grade C in Chemistry (with a Pass in your Chemistry A level Practical)BTEC Subsidiary Diploma, Diploma, Extended Diploma at Level 3 (Grades DMM), in a Science subject including 60 credits at Merit from relevant Science units.SPECIFIC GCSE REQUIREMENTSGCSE grade C or grade 4 in English Language, Science and Mathematics. Level 2 Functional Skills English also accepted.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

14100 GBP / year

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EU/EEA Nationals

9250 GBP / year

≈ 9250 GBP / year

Living costs

Manchester

United Kingdom

645 - 1197 GBP / month

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