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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: F411

Forensic Science

Anglia Ruskin University
Cambridge, England
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3 yearsDuration
£18,400Per Year (Intl)
£9,790Home Fee
93%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by Anglia Ruskin University, the BSc (Hons) Forensic Science provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in physical sciences. Based in Cambridge, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. Explore how to collect, analyse and interpret chemical and biological evidence from crime scenes and how to present your findings in court. - Accredited by the Chartered Society of Forensic Sciences, the professional body for forensic practitioners, meaning you'll have maximum opportunity to gain essential skills for a career in this field. - Designed and led by an international, multidisciplinary teaching team with expertise in analytical chemistry, forensic anthropology, toxicology, forensic genetics and crime scene examination. International tuition fees are £18,400 per year, home/UK fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 5.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 93% student satisfaction rating, a 95% continuation rate, and 80% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Forensic Chemistry and Analysis
Crime Scene Investigation and Evidence Collection
Forensic Genetics and DNA Analysis
Forensic Toxicology
Analytical Techniques in Forensic Science
Forensic Anthropology and Human Identification
Legal and Expert Witness Practice
Forensic Science Research Project
UCAS Code:F411
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

UCAS Points96

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic5.55.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic59

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£18,400

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£55,200

Home Student Fee

£9,790

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official LEO data (HMRC tax records)

💰 Graduate Salaries — Anglia Ruskin University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
3 years£18,500£23,000£27,000
5 years£23,500£28,000£33,000

UK subject average: £25,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation Close to UK average salary
This course
£23,000
UK average
£25,000
Salary 5 years after graduation 12% above UK average salary
This course
£28,000
UK average
£25,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £5,000 from year 3 to year 5

Indicative Data

Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH07-04-02 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

50%Working
30%Studying
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Course-level data

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
93%
Learning opportunities
86%
Assessment and feedback
78%
Academic support
80%
Organisation and management
60%
Learning resources
87%
Student voice
73%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
95%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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About Anglia Ruskin University

Anglia Ruskin University offers Forensic Science as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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