About Bsc (hons) Forensic Science (with Foundation Year Option) in Bournemouth University

Exploring crime scene science, toxicology, chemistry, and molecular biology, this degree is designed to be one of the most modern and relevant of its kind. It has been engineered to give you an understanding of the theory and practice of forensic science.

Why study BSc (Hons) Forensic Science?

• Taught by professional practitioners and guest speakers who are experts in their respective fields, including forensic archaeology, genocide investigation and toxicology 
• Participate in multiple field trips, as well as being taught in contemporary lecture halls and state-of-the-art labs where you’ll use cutting-edge equipment 
• Take part in invaluable lab and fieldwork experience, including mock crime scenes and disasters, including a live-fire exercise
• Provided with theoretical and practical training covering crime scene science, toxicology, chemistry and molecular biology
• Gain valuable work experience on your placement if you choose to take one and springboard into a career as a forensic investigator post-graduation
• You'll be career-ready, with 87% of graduates from our forensic and archaeological sciences courses in employment or further study after 15 months.

Entry requirements

• High School leaving examinations - We will consider any High School leaving examinations that are considered to be the equivalent to A-level examinations in the UK.

English language requirements

• IELTS: 6.0 overall, with no less than 5.5 in each component.
• TOEFL iBT: 60-78 overall.
• PTE Academic: 54 (with no less than 51 in each component).

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Bournemouth University Cost of Attendance

The information below is designed as a guide to the living expenses at university. For those who stay on-campus, the cost of utilities and transportation will be saved as the students will be given annual bus pass.