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Forensic Science BSc (Hons)

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Forensic science students gather real life evidence in a unique crime scene investigation exercise.

BU's Forensic Anthropologist, Stephany Leach has been working with the Commonwealth War Graves Commission and Oxford Archaeology to excavate mass graves in Fromelles and identify the fallen.

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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