BSc (Hons) Forensic Science

... United Kingdom
... University of the West of Scotland

Course Overview

The BSc (Hons) Forensic Science degree will prepare you for a career in a vital role in the UK and international criminal justice systems through recent advances in analytical sciences and genetics as you will develop expertise in crime scene examination and the scientific examination of recovered materials. This degree will prepare you for life as a forensic scientist capable of using the latest chemical and biological techniques to analyze materials such as drugs, toxicology samples, trace evidence, DNA, and ignitable liquids. This will help you in preparation for a career such as a Scenes of Crime Officer (SOCO) or a civilian forensic support role which assists the police/law enforcement to investigate serious crimes and obtain vital fingerprint or DNA evidence which is used to secure a conviction at trial. You will also have access to work-based learning opportunities with industry partners including GlaxoSmithKline.

General Eligibility

Our Minimum Entry Requirements are applicable to those applicants who have not had an equal opportunity to demonstrate their academic ability at school or college and are known as ‘widening access’ applicants. We also sometimes refer to this type of applicant as receiving a ‘contextual’ offer. We may be able to provide you with a contextual offer if you fall into one of the categories below:

  • You have been in care (care-experienced/care-leaver)

  • You are a young carer

  • government-recognizedecognised asylum or refugee status

  • You are estranged from your family or guardians

  • You live in a SIMD decile 1-4 (SIMD20/40)* Scottish postcode area

Part Time Work Details

20 hours per week.

Language Requirement

  • IELTS 6.0 with no skill below 5.5.

Programme Information
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Course Category

Biological and Medical Sciences


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Campus Name

Paisley


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Course Level

Undergraduate


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Duration

Full-time, 4 years


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Available Intake

September


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IELTS Score

6.0


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Tuition Fees Range

9250,

14500, (INT)


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