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University degree
Forensic Science
Skyborne Aviation Training Limited
Qualification
Degree
Length
4 yrs
UK fees / yr
£9,535
Study
full-time
Robin · your guide
Here's the honest picture on this course - what you'd study, whether you'd likely get in, what it pays, and where it leads. Everything's real data.
About this course
Would you like to develop your knowledge of biological and chemical sciences to support crime scene investigations? Technological advances in crime detection are increasing the demand for qualified experts and this course will prepare you to start an exciting career as a sought-after forensic scientist.
Could you get in?
The grades students arrived with
48-63 pts35%
64-79 pts15%
80-95 pts15%
96-111 pts5%
128-143 pts15%
144-159 pts5%
160-175 pts5%
How they qualified
80% got in with A-levels. The rest came in a mix of ways:
A-levels80%
no formal qualifications10%
an Access course5%
the IB5%
Could I get in? Try your grades
120 UCAS pts Pay & prospects
60%
In work or further study after
85%
Continue past first year
78%
Student satisfaction
What graduates earn over time
£22,500
3 years on
£26,000
5 years on
What graduates actually go on to do % of leavers
Administrative occupations10%
Natural and social science professionalsHighly skilled15%
Information Technology ProfessionalsHighly skilled5%
Elementary occupations10%
Business, Research and Administrative ProfessionalsHighly skilled5%
Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations5%
Sales occupations5%
Science, engineering and technology associate professionalsHighly skilled5%
What students say National Student Survey
78%
of students are satisfied with the course overall
Teaching90%
Assessment & feedback78%
Academic support66%
Well organised59%
Learning resources70%
Student community81%
In students' own words
★★★★★
Would do it again
The programme genuinely lives up to its reputation. The best part: the teaching staff are genuinely world-class and accessible. If I'm honest, a few modules feel under-resourced compared to the flagship ones. On the city — the city is a bri…
Postgraduate · Full-time
★★★★☆
A great decision
The programme genuinely lives up to its reputation. The best part: small-group tutorials really push your thinking. If I'm honest, first-year classes can be quite large. On the city — good transport links make it easy to visit other UK citi…
Class of 2022 · Full-time
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Where this degree can lead
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