Teaching is delivered by an experienced and committed team of lecturers, supported by practicing experts from many forensic disciplines. Emphasis is placed on the development of key generic skills, equipping you with the necessary theoretical basis and practical experience to enter many areas of employment in both forensic and biological sciences.
You’ll have the opportunity to involve yourself in a range of practices from the crime scene to court.
Roles include forensic biology, police officers, analytical scientist, biological researchers, science teachers, crime scene examiners, and Forensic DNA, analysts. The course provides skills in communication (both written and oral), encourages analytical thinking as well as critical analysis, and develops practical laboratory skills enhancing employability options in a wide variety of industries.
Typical Entry:
112
UCAS points
GCE A Level:
112 UCAS points from GCE A Levels. Typical offer - BCC/BBC The department requires one of the following subjects as essential for entry:
GCE A Level: Biology, Applied Science
BTEC:
BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM in Applied Science
BTEC Diploma: D*D* in Applied Science or Animal Management
T Level:
T Level (Science) at Merit
Irish/Scottish Highers:
Irish Highers - H3, H3, H3, H3. H4 including H3 in Biology
Scottish Highers - BBBB including Biology
International Baccalaureate:
26 points including 5 in Biology
Access requirements:
Access to HE Diploma (Science) course to include 30 level 3 credits at Merit or above
OCR:
OCR National Extended/Diploma: merit profile plus GCE A level Biology or Applied Science
Extra Information / General Entry Requirements:
Welsh Baccalaureate (core) and Level General Studies will be recognized in our offer. We will also consider a combination of A Levels and BTECs/OCRs.
20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.
IELTS Academic: Undergraduate: 6.0 (minimum 5.5 in each band)
Biological and Medical Sciences
Exton Park
Undergraduate
Full-Time, 3 years
September
5.5
9250,
12450, (INT)
Lancaster
6.5
Undergraduate
21980
Loughborough, England
6.5
Undergraduate
22000
London
6.0
Undergraduate
£ £ 6935, £10710