Forensic Science (with a placement year) BSc (Hons) 48 months Undergraduate Programme By University of Staffordshire |TopUniversities
Programme Duration

48 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

17,085 GBPTuition Fee/year

Application Deadline

10 Jul, 2026Application Deadline

Starting Month

SepStarting Month

Programme overview

Main Subject

Biological Sciences

Degree

BSc

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

Learn the science behind solving crimes and get the chance to do real projects with police forces through our highly practical degree course.

Our Forensic Science degrees have been designed to develop scientific expertise, advanced analytical problem solving and transferable skills. The course is ideal for those who are interested in the application of science within the criminal justice system. You will gain hands-on experience using a range of instruments and techniques used in forensic science, such as Automated Fingerprint Identification System (AFIS), DNA profiling, blood splatter analysis, drug profiling and scanning electron microscopy. Our industry standard facilities include a crime scene house and specialist laboratories.

The BSc (Hons) Forensic Science with a Placement Year has been designed to provide students with the opportunity to gain practical experience by taking a year-long placement in industry. The placement takes place between the second and final year of study. 

On successful completion of study, we will issue the following award: BSc (Hons) Forensic Science

Programme overview

Main Subject

Biological Sciences

Degree

BSc

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

Learn the science behind solving crimes and get the chance to do real projects with police forces through our highly practical degree course.

Our Forensic Science degrees have been designed to develop scientific expertise, advanced analytical problem solving and transferable skills. The course is ideal for those who are interested in the application of science within the criminal justice system. You will gain hands-on experience using a range of instruments and techniques used in forensic science, such as Automated Fingerprint Identification System (AFIS), DNA profiling, blood splatter analysis, drug profiling and scanning electron microscopy. Our industry standard facilities include a crime scene house and specialist laboratories.

The BSc (Hons) Forensic Science with a Placement Year has been designed to provide students with the opportunity to gain practical experience by taking a year-long placement in industry. The placement takes place between the second and final year of study. 

On successful completion of study, we will issue the following award: BSc (Hons) Forensic Science

Admission Requirements

85+
23+
28+
112+
59+
6+

10 Jul 2026
4 Years
Sep

Tuition fees

Domestic
9,790 GBP
International
17,085 GBP

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