Forensic Science BSc (Hons) at Northumbria University

Programme overview

Combing theory with evidence. Developing fundamental knowledge and skilled laboratory techniques, you will graduate from this course with the ability to tackle complex scientific problems with confidence, skill and maturity. Forensic science is the application of science, typically, although not limited to, biology and chemistry, in criminal investigation.

Faculty: School of Geography and Natural Sciences | Duration: 3 years Full Time or 4 years with a placement (sandwich)/study abroad | Study mode: full-time (optional placement/sandwich year) | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 core modules: Practical Skills in Forensic Science, Process and Practices in Forensic Science, Fundamentals of Analytical Chemistry, Principles of Chemical Structure, Cell Biology and Genetics, Scientific Support; Year 2 core modules: Research Methods, Trace Analysis, Body Fluids and Blood Pattern Analysis, Drugs and Toxicology, Specialist Applications in Criminal Investigation, DNA Profiling; Year 4 core modules: Forensic Science Research Project, Complex Casework, Advanced Forensic Investigation. Optional modules include Contemporary Issues in Forensic Science, Advanced Analytical Chemistry, Forensic Biology, Unilang - Languages for All - Level 6 Placeholder.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Standard Offer 112 UCAS Tariff Points. From a combination of acceptable Level 3 qualifications which may include: A-level, T Level, BTEC Diplomas/Extended Diplomas, Scottish and Irish Highers, Access to HE Diplomas, or the International Baccalaureate. Contextual Admissions 96 UCAS Tariff points. Subject Requirements: Applicants will need Grade B in A level Biology, Chemistry or Applied Science, or a recognised equivalent. GCSE Requirements: Applicants will need Maths, Statistics, or Physics and English Language at minimum grade 4/C, or equivalents. International Qualifications: English Language Requirements: International applicants should have a minimum overall IELTS (Academic) score of 6.0 with 5.5 in each component (or an approved equivalent*). UCAS code: F410.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). UK tuition fee for year 1 of 2027/28 entry; later years may rise in line with the fee cap. Source

International applicants: GBP 21,500 a year (2027/28). International tuition fee for year 1 of 2027/28 entry; fees apply to every year of study. Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 years Full Time or 4 years with a placement (sandwich)/study abroad

Apply through the official page: https://sits.northumbria.ac.uk/live/sits.urd/run/siw_ipp_lgn.login?process=siw_ipp_app&code1=UUSFRS1&code2=0013

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