BSc (Hons) Chemistry with Forensic Science at University of Kent

Programme overview

A chemistry degree at Canterbury with 'chemistry in context' modules that apply chemical knowledge to forensic science problems, from drug analysis to trace evidence. Year in industry and year abroad options are available.

Duration: 3 years full-time | Intake: September 2027 | Study mode: full-time; variants: year abroad, year in industry (Canterbury) | Location: Canterbury, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Stage 1 includes Fundamentals of Chemistry, Organic, Inorganic and Physical Chemistry 1 and Experimental Chemistry 1. Stage 2 includes Analytical Chemistry 1, Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry 2, Inorganic Chemistry 2 and Fundamental Forensic Techniques and Archaeology; Stage 3 includes Analytical Chemistry 2, Organic Chemistry 3, a Chemistry Research Project, Chemistry for the Analysis of Trace Evidence and Contemporary Forensic Practice and the Expert Witness.

Career pathways

Typical graduate destinations include Concept Life Sciences, GSK, Ministry of Defence, Pfizer, Reckitt, SG Technologies and MBDA.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Typical offer 88-104 UCAS points: A level BCC including Chemistry, Biology or Physics at B (contextual CCD including one of those at C); BTEC DMM in Applied Science, other subjects considered case by case (contextual MMM in Applied Science); IB 26 points in the IB Diploma or 104 UCAS Tariff points including one of HL Chemistry, Biology or Physics at 5 (contextual 24 points or 96 Tariff points). GCSE Mathematics grade C/4. T level: Merit overall in Science with at least grade B in the core components and merit in the occupational specialism. Access to HE Diploma: 45 level 3 credits with a proportion in relevant subjects at merit or above. International applicants: the course requires a Good level of English language (CEFR B2), for example IELTS 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each component.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Full-time, 2027 entry Source

International applicants: GBP 23,950 a year (2027/28). Full-time, 2027 entry Source

Intake: September

Duration: 3 years full-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.kent.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/apply

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