48 monthsProgramme duration
17,000 GBPTuition Fee/year
SepStarting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Law and Legal Studies
Degree
BSc
Study Level
Bachelor's
Study Mode
On Campus
Forensic science has an important role to play in modern society and can lead to an extremely rewarding and fulfilling career. Our degree reflects the skills required by the modern forensic and graduate scientist. In addition to extensive skills development in the practice of current methods of scientific forensic analysis, grounding is also given in the investigative processes from recovering evidence through to presenting it in court. Taking criminal investigation as an example, fragments of glass, paint fragments, fibres, footwear marks or DNA extracted from body fluids can help provide evidence to link individuals with each other or with the scene of a crime. The challenge is deciding which samples to examine and how to obtain the best evidential value by analysing and interpreting them. In addition to learning the vital skills relevant to a forensic scientist, the course ensures that you can develop your understanding of key underpinning knowledge of subjects such as biochemistry, cell biology, genetics, molecular biology, toxicology and analytical chemistry.
Top reasons to study this course:
Top reasons to study this course:
- Nationally recognised: Teesside University is ranked the top North East university for Forensic Science (Guardian University Guide 2027, tees.ac.uk/source).
- Industry-standard facilities: you have access to extensive facilities in forensic science.
- Student satisfaction: Teesside is ranked 8th for Student Satisfaction for Forensic Science in the Complete University Guide 2026. (36 institutions were ranked, tees.ac.uk/source).
- Student support: 100% of forensic science students agreed that they have received sufficient support, advice and guidance in relation to their course (National Student Survey 2025, tees.ac.uk/source).
- Skills development: 100% of forensic science students agreed that the course has developed knowledge and skills needed for the future (National Student Survey 2025, tees.ac.uk/source).
Programme overview
Main Subject
Law and Legal Studies
Degree
BSc
Study Level
Bachelor's
Study Mode
On Campus
Forensic science has an important role to play in modern society and can lead to an extremely rewarding and fulfilling career. Our degree reflects the skills required by the modern forensic and graduate scientist. In addition to extensive skills development in the practice of current methods of scientific forensic analysis, grounding is also given in the investigative processes from recovering evidence through to presenting it in court. Taking criminal investigation as an example, fragments of glass, paint fragments, fibres, footwear marks or DNA extracted from body fluids can help provide evidence to link individuals with each other or with the scene of a crime. The challenge is deciding which samples to examine and how to obtain the best evidential value by analysing and interpreting them. In addition to learning the vital skills relevant to a forensic scientist, the course ensures that you can develop your understanding of key underpinning knowledge of subjects such as biochemistry, cell biology, genetics, molecular biology, toxicology and analytical chemistry.
Top reasons to study this course:
Top reasons to study this course:
- Nationally recognised: Teesside University is ranked the top North East university for Forensic Science (Guardian University Guide 2027, tees.ac.uk/source).
- Industry-standard facilities: you have access to extensive facilities in forensic science.
- Student satisfaction: Teesside is ranked 8th for Student Satisfaction for Forensic Science in the Complete University Guide 2026. (36 institutions were ranked, tees.ac.uk/source).
- Student support: 100% of forensic science students agreed that they have received sufficient support, advice and guidance in relation to their course (National Student Survey 2025, tees.ac.uk/source).
- Skills development: 100% of forensic science students agreed that the course has developed knowledge and skills needed for the future (National Student Survey 2025, tees.ac.uk/source).
Admission Requirements
1290+
6+
169+
52+
4 Years
Sep
Tuition fees
Domestic
9,790 GBP
International
17,000 GBP
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