Overview

Forensic science – familiar to most of us thanks to its appearances in popular TV police dramas – is the application of science to law. It’s carried out through the collection, preservation and analysis of evidence. If you have an enquiring mind, are good at solving scientific problems and want to work with cutting-edge equipment and facilities, then you could be the right person to work at a crime scene or analyse the evidence recovered from that scene.

At this Forensic Science (Hons) BSc degree from De Montfort University , you’ll study forensic chemistry, biology, imaging and photography, the essentials of forensic investigations, and professional and quantitative scientific skills. Then you’ll take modules on bodies, tissues and fluids, materials ID, drugs of abuse, analytical forensic chemistry, forensic IT and issues in criminal justice. The third year will cover forensic case studies and the presentation of evidence, then fire, arson and explosions, authenticity and fraud, DNA profiling, forensic chemical pathology, and project and professional skills.

Graduate Careers

Our graduates go on to work in a variety of areas including law enforcement, forensic science, crime scene and scientific support work, analytical chemistry, general scientific analysis, health and safety, and the insurance industry.

Accreditation

Accredited by The Chartered Society of Forensic Sciences.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Forensic Biology

Forensic Chemistry

Forensic Imaging and Photography

Essentials of Forensic Investigations

Professional and Quantitative Scientific Skills

Bodies, Tissues and Fluids

Materials ID

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

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

Language

English

IELTS

7

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Leicester, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Biology Forensic Science Criminology View 468 other Bachelors in Biology 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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General requirements

A typical offer is a minimum of 112 points from at least two A levels with a science subject (from Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Applied Sciences) at grade C or above, or
BTEC National Diploma Science BTEC - Distinction/Merit/Merit, or
BTEC Extended Diploma Science BTEC - Distinction/Merit/Merit
Plus five GCSEs at grade C/4 or above including Maths and English.

Alternative qualifications include:

Pass Access in the QAA Accredited AHE (Science) with at least 30 Level 3 credits at Merit, to include 15 credits at Merit in Chemistry or Biology. GCSE Maths and English grade 4 or above required as separate qualifications
International Baccalaureate: 26+ with 6 higher level points in a science subject

More requirements:

International application form
A copy of your qualifications
A copy of your English language certificate
A personal statement of at least 500 words explaining why you want to study your chosen course at DMU
A copy of your passport
One reference

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Tuition Fees

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16750 GBP / year

≈ 16750 GBP / year
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9535 GBP / year

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Living costs

Leicester

United Kingdom

751 - 1426 GBP / month

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Credits

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Disciplines

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