BSc (Hons) Forensic Sciences

at Abertay University

Year 1 Core Modules

You must study and pass all six core modules

• Foundations of Chemistry 1 - FOR101
• Introduction to Forensic Science Practice and Techniques - FOR103
• Biology 1: Biology Principles and Practice - LSC101
• Foundations of Chemistry 2 - FOR102
• Human Physiology - LSC102
• Abertay 101 - Being Successful at Abertay - ABE101
   

Year 2 Core Modules

You must study and pass all five core modules

• Forensic Psychology: Understanding Offending Behaviour
• Forensic Science: Quality, Regulation and the Law
• Forensic Human Identification - FOR205
• Investigative Analytical Science - FOR212
• Molecular Biology and Genetics - LSC201
   

Year 3 Core Modules

You must study and pass all six core modules

• Special Topics in Forensic Biology - FOR301
• Forensic Chromatography and Spectroscopy - FOR303
• Firearms, Fires and Explosions
• Forensic Trace Evidence - FOR304
• Forensic Pharmacology and Toxicology - FOR310
• Scene Examination and Management - FOR312
   

Year 4 Core Modules

You must study and pass all five core modules

• Forensic Applications of DNA - FOR401
• Substances of Abuse - FOR402
• Project Research Methods - FOR410
• Interpretation & Presentation of Evidence - FOR403
• Honours Project - FOR411

Please note: All applicants must have passes in English and Maths - National 5 grade C or GCSE grade C/4 or equivalent.  National 5 ESOL is accepted in lieu of National 5 English. National 5 Lifeskill Maths and Application of Maths are NOT accepted in lieu of Maths.
 

One of the following: Business Management; Classical Studies; Economics; English; ESOL; Geography; History; Media Studies; Modern Studies; Philosophy; Politics; Psychology; Religious, Moral and Philosophical Studies; Sociology
 

If English is NOT your first language, you will need to show that you meet our English language requirements. This means you need a valid, recent, English language qualification.
 

Accepted English language qualifications include:

• IELTS - overall score of 6.0 with no band lower than 5.5

• TOEFL - overall score of 78 (individual elements: L-17, R-18, S-20, W-17)

• Cambridge FCE/CAE/CPE - overall score of 169 on Cambridge Grading Scale

• Skills for English (SQA/PSI) - B2 with Pass with Merit 

• International Baccalaureate - English B at S5 or H4, English A no specific grade required

• European Baccalaureate - English Language 1 at grade 6 or English Language 2 at grade 7

The fees for Undergraduate Bachelors Degree Programme is £14000 annually for tuition fees. The fee's prices may get higher for International Students.