BSc (Hons) Forensic Science
36 monthsProgramme duration
18,400 GBPTuition Fee/year
Jan, SepStarting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Criminology
Degree
BSc
Study Level
Undergraduate
Study Mode
On Campus
From day one you will be learning all about forensic science in facilities including a SuperLab and authentic crime scene rooms. You’ll discover how to collect, analyse, and interpret chemical and biological evidence from crime scenes, and present your findings in our on-site courtroom.
You’ll be taught by subject experts, hear from a fantastic range of guest speakers, and join field trips including visiting the mortuary at ARU’s School of Medicine.
We also run live brief assessments, which are designed and developed with local police forces and forensic science organisations, giving you invaluable exposure to ‘real world’ problem-solving.
Get a sneak preview: try your hand at online quizzes, solve a crime and hear about our latest research.
You’ll be taught by subject experts, hear from a fantastic range of guest speakers, and join field trips including visiting the mortuary at ARU’s School of Medicine.
We also run live brief assessments, which are designed and developed with local police forces and forensic science organisations, giving you invaluable exposure to ‘real world’ problem-solving.
Get a sneak preview: try your hand at online quizzes, solve a crime and hear about our latest research.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Criminology
Degree
BSc
Study Level
Undergraduate
Study Mode
On Campus
From day one you will be learning all about forensic science in facilities including a SuperLab and authentic crime scene rooms. You’ll discover how to collect, analyse, and interpret chemical and biological evidence from crime scenes, and present your findings in our on-site courtroom.
You’ll be taught by subject experts, hear from a fantastic range of guest speakers, and join field trips including visiting the mortuary at ARU’s School of Medicine.
We also run live brief assessments, which are designed and developed with local police forces and forensic science organisations, giving you invaluable exposure to ‘real world’ problem-solving.
Get a sneak preview: try your hand at online quizzes, solve a crime and hear about our latest research.
You’ll be taught by subject experts, hear from a fantastic range of guest speakers, and join field trips including visiting the mortuary at ARU’s School of Medicine.
We also run live brief assessments, which are designed and developed with local police forces and forensic science organisations, giving you invaluable exposure to ‘real world’ problem-solving.
Get a sneak preview: try your hand at online quizzes, solve a crime and hear about our latest research.
Admission Requirements
110+
6+
170+
96+
26+
80+
60+
Qualifications
- 112-96 UCAS Tariff points. We accept A Levels, T Levels, BTECs, OCR, Access to HE and most other qualifications within the UCAS Tariff. Must include a grade C or above in Biology, Chemistry or Applied Science at A level or equivalent level.
- 3 GCSEs at grade C, or grade 4, or above, including English and Maths.
- If English is not your first language you will be expected to demonstrate a certificated level of proficiency of at least IELTS 6.0 (Academic level) or equivalent English Language qualification, as recognised by Anglia Ruskin University.
- UCAS Tariff points acquired from BTEC Level 3 Diplomas in a related subject are accepted.
- International Baccalaureate Diploma with a minimum of 26 points is accepted, this must include Biology or Chemistry at Higher level.
- UCAS Tariff points from Scottish Advanced Highers are accepted, this must include a Pass in Biology or Chemistry.
- UCAS Tariff Points from Access to HE Diplomas in a related subject are accepted. A minimum of 15 credits in Biology or Chemistry are required.
- UCAS Tariff points from Scottish Highers are accepted, this must include a Pass in Biology or Chemistry.
- UCAS Tariff points from the Irish Leaving Certificate are accepted, this must include a Pass at Higher level in Chemistry or Biology.
- The European Baccalaureate at a minimum overall grade of 60% is accepted, this must include Biology at Higher level.
- HND qualifications in a related subject are accepted.
- HNC qualifications in a related subject are accepted.
3 Years
Jan
Sep
Tuition fees
Domestic
9,790 GBP
International
18,400 GBP
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