Forensic Science

University of the West of England, Bristol · Bristol

Qualification

Degree

Length

4 yrs

UK fees / yr

£9,535

Study

Full-time

Worth knowing: about 20% of students don't make it past first year here - ask the uni what support they offer.

Ottalie · your guide

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About this course

BSc(Hons) Forensic Science (with Foundation Year) provides a compelling mix of academic knowledge, practical experience and professional accreditation. 91 % of Forensic Science students are satisfied with the teaching of their course overall. Guardian University Guide 2026 Accredited by The Chartered Society of Forensic Sciences, BSc(Hons) Forensic Science with Foundation Year gives you a compelling mix of academic knowledge, practical experience and advanced skills to fast-track your career.

Forensic scientists apply scientific analysis to criminal and civil investigations, producing evidence that's admissible in a court of law. It's a fascinating and rigorous scientific discipline that will build your knowledge of biology and chemistry, as well as your advanced problem-solving, data interpretation and communication skills.

Could you get in?

The grades students arrived with

48-63 pts30%

64-79 pts30%

80-95 pts15%

96-111 pts15%

112-127 pts5%

144-159 pts5%

How they qualified

95% got in with alevel. The rest came in a mix of ways:

alevel95%

access5%