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Forensic Science BSc (Hons)

Why BU?

  • Invaluable lab and fieldwork experience, including mock crime scenes and disasters, utilising our field station and streetwise facilities
  • Access to our excellent analytical facilities and purpose built crime scene house, ‘Rose Cottage’
  • Numerous opportunities for students to work with staff on current research projects that can include visits to conferences and overseas
  • Choose from a wide range of specialisms within the Forensic Science course from DNA analysis, toxicology, bone and skeletal analysis
Key Facts

Next start dates:
September 2012, September 2013

Location:
Bournemouth University (Talbot Campus)

School:
School of Applied Sciences,

Duration:
3 years full-time with an optional short placement (or 4 years with a 40-week placement); 6 years part-time

Delivery method:
Full-time, Part-time

Entry requirements:
For 2012 entry: 300 tariff points, typically from 3 A-levels or equivalent.
For 2013 entry: 300 tariff points, including 100 from one required subject (e.g. B at A-level). BTEC Extended Diploma: DDM
Further details about entry requirements

Required subjects:
You will be required to have at least one of the following subjects: Chemistry, Biology, Human Biology, Maths.

Recommended GCSEs:
A minimum of 5 GCSEs grades A* - C including a Science, Maths and English or equivalent qualifications

If English is not your first language:
IELTS 6.5 (Academic) or above.
International entry requirements

UCAS code:
F413

Course reference:
BSFSCF

Related courses:
Forensic Science, Biological Sciences, Archaeology and Heritage

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