Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Forensic Sciences
- 3 years
- Duration
- 14,900 GBP/year
- Price
- Sep 2025
- Start
- May 2025
- Deadline
- Bachelor
- Degree
- Campus
- Format
- London / United Kingdom
- Location
Program description
In order to be successful in the field of forensic science, you need both theoretical knowledge and hands-on experience.
Forensic science academics from a variety of fields teach students how to appropriately analyze a crime scene and interpret the evidence in specialized labs equipped with the latest technology.
With a variety of enrichment activities and field trips concentrating on forensic entomology, bone analysis, how fire behaves, and more, you'll be able to see things applied in the real world.
In addition, you'll be able to put your newly acquired skills to use at our crime scene flat, where you'll gather evidence from actual crime scenes.
Education takes place on Southwark Campus
Program structure
Year 1
- Introduction to Forensic Science
- Scientific Skills
- Fundamentals of Measurement and Instrumentation
- Introduction to Forensic Biology
- Core and Materials Science
- Introduction to Law for Forensic Scientists
Year 2
- Explosion, Fire and Firearms
- Criminal Law for Forensic Scientists
- Crime Laboratory
- Crime Scene Management and Processing
- Research Methods
- Measurement and Instrumentation in Forensic Analysis
Year 3
- Incident Investigation
- Biological Evidence
- Case Assessment and Interpretation
- Research project (with advanced topics in forensic science)
- Law of Evidence for Forensic Scientists
Price
Fee for two semester (1 year education) is 14900.00 pounds sterling for international students
Requirements for applicants
Entry requirements for Bachelor degree depend on the country-living of the students*
Requirements for admission on the example of students from India:
- Indian Standard XII: minimum average of 55-65% or higher (depending on exam board and LSBU course applied for)
- 3 passes at GCE A Level (required grades dependant on LSBU course applied for)
- International Baccalaureate Diploma: 24 points or higher
- Accredited UK Foundation programme: minimum 55-60% or higher
- Accredited Polytechnic/College Diploma (2 - 3 years duration) 58% or higher
English language requirements:
- IELTS Academic Overall score: 6.0 (with no component below 5.5)
- TOEFL IBT (Internet Based Test) Overall score: 80 Minimum scores required in each skill area are: Reading: 18 Listening: 17 Writing: 17 Speaking: 20
- Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) Overall score: 52 (minimum score required in each skill area is 51)
- LanguageCert SELT or International ESOL (IESOL) Exam High Pass Note: for Student Visa the minimum score required in each skill area is 33* (*For C2 Mastery, min score for Listening is 25)
- University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations Overall score: 169 with no score below 162
- Trinity ISE Pass ISE II with Distinction in all 4 components
- Password Overall score: 6.0
- A-Level/ AS-Level English Language Grade C or above
- GCSE / O-Level English Language (Edexcel/ Cambridge Overseas exam boards) Grade C or above Grade 4 or above
- IGCSE English as a Second Language / First Language English (Cambridge Assessment) Grade C or above
- Cambridge Overseas School Certificate (COSC) Grade C or above
- Scottish Advanced Higher/Higher/ National 5 English Grade C or above
- International Baccalaureate Diploma English A HL 4 SL 5
- International Baccalaureate Diploma English B HL 5
*For information about the requirements for your country, please contact us using the feedback form.
About the university
Established in south London in 1892 as the Borough Polytechnic Institute, we have since contributed to the betterment of local students, businesses, and residents.
The original goal of the organization—"to promote the industrial skill, general knowledge, health, and well-being of young men and women"—remains at the heart of what we do today. Our students will be prepared for the challenges of the modern workplace thanks to our hands-on, career-focused curriculum.
Our campuses
- Southwark campus
- Croydon campus
- Havering campus
Our faculties
Our courses are developed in collaboration with leading companies, and we provide internships and co-ops to help you launch your career. Our instructors are experts in their fields because they have, in all likelihood, been in the situations they teach about firsthand.
We have more than 200 courses for students to enrol on.
Here are some of the topics in which we can provide training: Accounting and Finance, Architecture, Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Business and Management, Computer Science, Criminology and Sociology, Drama and Theatre, Economics, Engineering, Law, Marketing, Nursing and Miswifery, Psychology, Social Care, Sport and others.
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