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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: FS11

Forensic Science with Professional Placement Year

Bath Spa University
Bath, England
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4 yearsDuration
£18,585Per Year (Intl)
£9,790Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in physical sciences with the BSc (Hons) Forensic Science with Professional Placement Year at Bath Spa University. Based in Bath, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. Learn how to use science to help solve crimes on this Forensic Science degree. - Understand the science behind crime scene investigations. - Learn to gather, analyse and interpret evidence, and how to present it to court. - See forensic science in action with visits to crime scene investigation units and police stations. International tuition fees are £18,585 per year, home/UK fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 81% student satisfaction rating, and 75% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Crime Scene Investigation and Evidence Collection
Forensic Chemistry and Toxicology
Forensic Biology and DNA Analysis
Criminal Justice System and Law
Digital Forensics and Cybercrime
Forensic Pathology and Anthropology
Professional Placement Year
Forensic Science Research Project
UCAS Code:FS11
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

BBB - BCC

Grades BBB - BCC including Biology, Human Biology or Chemistry.

International Baccalaureate

32 points

A minimum of 32 points to include Biology or a related subject at Higher Level.

UCAS Points96

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£18,585

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£74,340

Home Student Fee

£9,790

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Student Annual tuition fee UK full time £9,790 UK part time £4,895 International full time £18,585

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

UK subject sector benchmark — your course's specific salary data is suppressed or not yet published

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

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

65%Working
10%Studying
8%Work & Study
8%Seeking Work
52%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data

Graduate employment outcomes 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.

6 Scholarships Available

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Professional Placement Year Bursary

Bath Spa University · Undergraduate

£1,500scholarship value
  • Available to all international students
  • For undergraduate study
  • Open to your course
Merit

The Undergraduate Scholarship

Bath Spa University · Undergraduate

£500scholarship value
  • Available to all international students
  • For undergraduate study
  • Open to your course
Competitive

The International Travel Fund

Bath Spa University · Undergraduate

£650scholarship value
  • Available to all international students
  • Open to your course
Competitive

The Porthleven Prize

Bath Spa University · Undergraduate

  • Available to all international students
  • Open to your course
Competitive

Turing Scheme Global Placement

Bath Spa University · Undergraduate

  • Available to all international students
  • Open to your course
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About Bath Spa University

Bath Spa University offers Forensic Science with Professional Placement Year as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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