Study Forensic Science at Bristol, UWE in the UK, School of Applied Sciences

About this course

About this course
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Entry requirements
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What will I learn?

Forensic scientists apply scientific analysis to criminal and civil investigations, producing evidence that's admissible in a court of law. It's a fascinating and rigorous scientific discipline that will build your knowledge of biology and chemistry, as well as your advanced problem-solving, data interpretation and communication skills. Covering crime scenes, laboratory and courtroom work, forensic science offers a springboard into rewarding careers in the justice system and beyond. BSc(Hons) Forensic Science is accredited by The Chartered Society of Forensic Sciences. It was designed with input from professional forensic scientists to give you a deep understanding of the way science is used to investigate crime. With a strong emphasis on problem-solving and communicating scientific findings, you'll study everything from crime scene investigation and laboratory analysis, to interpreting, evaluating and presenting evidence.Duration- Three years full-time four years sandwich

Which department am I in?

School of Applied Sciences

Study options

Full Time (4 Years)

Tuition fees

£17,000.00 (US$ 21,954) per year

This is a fixed fee

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2026

Venue

Frenchay Campus

Coldharbour Lane,

Bristol,

South Gloucestershire,

BS16 1QY, Southern England, United Kingdom

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees

£17,000.00 (US$ 21,954) per year

This is a fixed fee

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2026

Venue

Frenchay Campus

Coldharbour Lane,

Bristol,

South Gloucestershire,

BS16 1QY, Southern England, United Kingdom

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Entry requirements

For international students

Tariff points: 120Contextual tariff: See our contextual offers page.GCSE: Grade C/4 or above in English Language or Literature, Mathematics and Double Science, or equivalent. We do not accept Level 2 Key Skills, Functional Skills or Certificate in Adult Literacy and Numeracy as alternatives to GCSEs.English Language Requirement: International and EU applicants are required to have a minimum overall IELTS (Academic) score of 6.0 with 5.5 in each component (or approved equivalent*).*The university accepts a large number of UK and International Qualifications in place of IELTS. You can find details of acceptable tests and the required grades you will need in our English Language section. Please visit our English language requirements page.A-level subjects: Grade B in Biology or Chemistry.EDEXCEL (BTEC) Diploma: Six units in Biology or Chemistry. Please list the units you are studying in your application. For further advice on acceptable units, please email us.For information on required Guided Learning Hours please see our minimum entry requirements page.Access: 15 Level 3 credits at Distinction in Biology or Chemistry.Baccalaureate IB: A minimum Grade 6 in Higher Level Biology or Chemistry.Irish Highers: H2 in Biology or Chemistry.T Levels: You must be studying Science. For further advice on acceptable subjects please email us.TOEFL - Overall score of 80 or above, including a minimum of 17 in Listening and Writing, 18 in Reading and 20 in Speaking, PTE - Overall score of 50 with at least 51 in each component (Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking).

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.