BSc (Hons) Forensic Science at University of Staffordshire

Programme overview

The BSc (Hons) Forensic Science explores the science behind crime investigation through hands-on work in crime scene facilities and forensic biology and chemistry laboratories. It is accredited by the Chartered Society of Forensic Sciences.

Duration: 3 years full-time; 4 years with a placement year | Intake: September 2027; January 2028 | Location: Stoke-on-Trent, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 includes Academic Skills for Forensics, Crime Scene Investigation, Fundamentals of Forensic Biology and Fundamentals of Forensic Chemistry; Year 2 includes Advanced Forensic Biology, Advanced Forensic Chemistry, Forensic Evidence Analysis and Research Skills; Year 3 includes Applied Research and Professional Practice, Crime Scene to Court, Forensic and Humanitarian Investigations of Human Remains and Specialist Collision Investigations.

Career pathways

Forensic science and related careers; placement and work experience opportunities with Staffordshire Police via the Staffordshire Forensic Partnership.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Typical offer: 112-120 UCAS points; A-levels BBC; BTEC DMM. Access to HE Diploma: Pass with a minimum of 80 UCAS tariff points (a reduced tariff offer applies to Access applicants). UAL Level 3 Extended Diploma: Merit overall. OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma: DMM. T Levels: eligible applicants are asked to achieve a minimum overall grade of P (A*-C) or Higher Pass. Offers are also made to applicants with Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales, Scottish Highers/Advanced Highers and the Irish Leaving Certificate, normally in line with the standard entry requirements and possibly with specific subject grades.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28) Source

International applicants: GBP 17,285 a year (2027/28) Source

Intake: September 2027; January 2028

Duration: 3 years full-time; 4 years with a placement year

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