Forensic Science BSc (Hons) Program By Kingston University, London |Top Universities
Subject Ranking

# 251-300QS Subject Rankings

Program Duration

36 monthsProgram duration

Tuitionfee

48,600 GBPTuition Fee/year

Main Subject Area

Law and Legal StudiesMain Subject Area

Program overview

Main Subject

Law and Legal Studies

Degree

BSc

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

This course prepares you for a career as a forensic scientist. Case studies, evidence interpretation, fieldwork and laboratory training cover all aspects of investigating criminal offences.

These include crime scene processing, forensic archaeology, drugs, toxicology, DNA profiling, body fluids, entomology, fibres, fire investigation and ballistics. You’ll also have an introduction to criminal law, which includes cross-examination in a Crown Court setting. Specialist topics include blood pattern analysis (BPA), gunshot residue detection, counterfeits and forgeries, and the analysis of trace evidence.

In addition, this course also provides additional industry recognised certificates in BPA, forensic toxicology and DNA profiling at no extra cost.

Example modules – Crime Scene Evidence and Law – Forensic Chemistry and Trace Analysis – Forensic Archaeology

Graduates work in a range of environments, including forensic laboratories, policing, analytical chemistry laboratories, hospitals and private consultancies.

Program overview

Main Subject

Law and Legal Studies

Degree

BSc

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

This course prepares you for a career as a forensic scientist. Case studies, evidence interpretation, fieldwork and laboratory training cover all aspects of investigating criminal offences.

These include crime scene processing, forensic archaeology, drugs, toxicology, DNA profiling, body fluids, entomology, fibres, fire investigation and ballistics. You’ll also have an introduction to criminal law, which includes cross-examination in a Crown Court setting. Specialist topics include blood pattern analysis (BPA), gunshot residue detection, counterfeits and forgeries, and the analysis of trace evidence.

In addition, this course also provides additional industry recognised certificates in BPA, forensic toxicology and DNA profiling at no extra cost.

Example modules – Crime Scene Evidence and Law – Forensic Chemistry and Trace Analysis – Forensic Archaeology

Graduates work in a range of environments, including forensic laboratories, policing, analytical chemistry laboratories, hospitals and private consultancies.

Admission requirements

Undergraduate

112+
6+
80+

BTEC Extended Diploma in appropriate Science subject with grades DMM.

Candidates are normally required to hold five GCSE subjects at grade C/4 or above, including Mathematics and English Language.

3 Years
Sep-2023

Tuition fee and scholarships

Domestic Students

27,750 GBP
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International Students

48,600 GBP
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