Forensic Science BSc (Hons)/MSci at De Montfort University

Programme overview

Prepare for a career in forensic science with our BSc or MSci courses. Forensic Science brings science to the heart of justice, using cutting-edge techniques to recover, analyse, and present evidence.

Faculty: Faculty of Health and Life Sciences | Department: Sciences | Duration: BSc - three years full-time, four years with a placement MSci - four years full-time, five years with a placement | Study mode: full-time, optional placement year (sandwich) | Intake: September | Location: Leicester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules include Forensic, Professional and Quantitative Skills, Foundations of Biology for Forensic Science, Essentials of Forensic Investigations, Foundations of Chemistry for Forensic Science, Analytical Forensic Chemistry, Issues in Criminal Justice, Bodies, Tissues and Fluids, Operation Vestigium - Drugs and Trace Evidence Casework, Forensic Case Studies, Operation Ignis – A Fire and Toxicology based investigation, Research Project and Professional Skills, DNA Profiling and the Presentation of Evidence, Research Project and Professional Skills 2, Contemporary Issues in Forensic Science.

Career pathways

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.

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Application information

Entry requirements

UCAS points: 112 BSc / 120 MSci; A Level: BBC / BBB; from at least two A levels with a science subject (from Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Applied Sciences) at grade C or above; BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM / DDM; in Science; T Levels: Merit in Science (with optional module in Laboratory Science only); Access to HE: Pass with 112 / 120 UCAS Tariff points with at least 15 level 3 credits at distinction and 30 level 3 credits at merit; International Baccalaureate (IB): 26+ / 28+; with six higher level points in a science subject; GCSEs: 5 x GCSEs at grade 4/C or above including English and Maths; If English is not your first language, an IELTS score of 7.0 overall and 7.0 in all components except writing which should be 6.5 or higher is required. UCAS code BSc: F410 MSci: F411.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Tuition fee; UK/home rate Source

International applicants: GBP 18,300 a year (2027/28). Tuition fee; EU and international rate Source

Intake: September

Duration: BSc - three years full-time, four years with a placement MSci - four years full-time, five years wit

Apply through the official page: https://www.ucas.com/explore/unis/6d06ed34/de-montfort-university

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