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BSc (Hons) Forensic and Analytical Science at Robert Gordon University

Robert Gordon University, United Kingdom

Programme overview

Offering a crime scene to courtroom learning experience, the Forensic and Analytical Science degree will provide you with key problem solving skills to progress in an exciting and fascinating forensic or analytical science career. The course features extensive practical elements meaning you will use a wide array of analytical instrumentation preparing you for the working world. Forensic science involves the analysis of biological, chemical or physical samples collected as evidence during a criminal investigation.

Faculty: School of Pharmacy, Applied Sciences and Public Health  |  Duration: 4 years full-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September  |  Location: Aberdeen, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

You will develop an understanding of the basic principles of Chemistry, Biology and Analytical Science together with the broad principles of Forensic Science. You will also learn basic laboratory skills appropriate to chemical and biological analysis and forensic investigation. You will further develop knowledge of analytical techniques in Chemistry and Biology and acquire an understanding of more complex instrumentation, reinforced through practical work.

Career pathways

A diverse range of opportunities within the Scottish Police Services Authority and Forensic Science Laboratories are available, including scene examination, fire investigation, laboratory analysis and health and safety, and police graduate entry. Alternatively, a number of students opt for careers in industry in which employment prospects are particularly good (including pharmaceutical, oil and biotechnology).

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Entry requirements

Year 1 entry QS/SQA Higher: BBBC to include Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry or Physics at Grade C. Chemistry, English and Maths are required at National 5 Grade B or above if not held at Higher GCE A Level: BCC to include Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry or Physics. Chemistry, English and Maths are required at GCSE grade 4/C or above if not held at A Level Irish Leaving Certificate Higher: H2H3H3H3 to include Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry or Physics. Chemistry, English and Maths are required at grade O2 or above if not held at Higher IB Diploma: 27 to include Higher Level Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry or Physics at grade 4. Chemistry, English and Maths are required at a minimum of Standard Level grade 4 if not held at Higher Level Year 2 Entry QS/SQA Advanced Higher: CC at Advanced Higher in Chemistry plus Higher BB (4 subjects). English and Maths are required at National 5 grade C or above if not held at Higher GCE A Level: BBC to include Chemistry. English and Maths are required at GCSE grade 4 or above if not held at A Level Minimum Entry Requirements Year 1 entry The minimum entry requirements for widening access applicants are: QS/SQA Higher: BBC/BCCC to include Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry or Physics at Grade C. Chemistry, English and Maths are required at National 5 Grade B or above if not held at Higher Alternative Qualifications We welcome applications from those with equivalent qualifications to those stated, including SVQs/NVQs, access programmes, Foundation Apprenticeships and overseas qualifications. Applications from students with non-standard qualifications or work experience will be considered on an individual basis. UCAS code: F410.

Domestic applicants: GBP 1,820 a year (2026/2027). Scottish students, full time on campus, over 4 years (same fee each year) Source

International applicants: GBP 18,550 a year (2026/2027). International students, full time on campus, over 4 years (same fee each year) Source

Intake: September

Duration: 4 years full-time

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