BSc (Hons) Forensic Science

at University of South Wales

Modules:
 

• Major Scene Investigation
• Advanced Analytical Chemistry
• Forensics Genetics and DNA Analysis
• Forensic Microscopy and X-ray Analysis
• Toxicology
• Research, Employability and Professional Skills

Typical A-Level Offer:
BCC  to include Chemistry or Biology but excluding General Studies (this is equivalent to 104 UCAS tariff points).

Typical Welsh BACC Offer:
Grade C and BC at A Level to include Chemistry or Biology but to exclude General Studies (this is equivalent to 104 UCAS tariff points).

Typical Science Requirements:
Applicants taking Science A levels in England will need to pass the practical element alongside achieving the requested grades/subjects.

Typical BTEC Offer:
BTEC Extended Diploma Distinction Merit Merit in a relevant subject to include Chemistry or Biology modules (this is equivalent to 112 UCAS tariff points).

Typical Access to HE Offer:
Pass an Access to HE Diploma in Science and obtain a minimum of 104 UCAS tariff points. To include: 15 Distinctions from Chemistry or Biology units, 24 Merits (3 from Chemistry/Biology) and 6 Passes.

Additional Requirements:
GCSEs: The University normally requires a minimum 5 GCSEs including Mathematics/Numeracy and English at Grade C or Grade 4 or above, or their equivalent, but consideration is given to individual circumstances.

International Fees
£15,260 / year

Students on our forensic science degree will gain an excellent portfolio of practical skills that are in demand by employers, plus you will be trained using the same instruments and techniques as practising forensic scientists, which will give you an advantage when applying for graduate positions. The skills and knowledge of our forensic science graduates are highly desirable and can be used in other scientific areas such as the chemical and pharmaceutical industries, or in postgraduate study such as Masters, Doctorate and fast-track medicine. Graduates have gained employment with some of the UK’s leading forensic science service providers, becoming reporting scientists, or working in the wider analytical sector where highly skilled graduates are in demand.