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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: F401

Forensic Investigation

Bournemouth University
Poole, England
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4 yearsDuration
£20,685Per Year (Intl)
£25,000Avg. Graduate Salary
80%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in physical sciences with the BSc (Hons) Forensic Investigation at Bournemouth University. Based in Poole, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. Designed specifically for those interested in the investigative side of forensics, the course deals with the theoretical and practical aspects of forensic investigation of crime scenes and disaster investigations. Why study BSc (Hons) Forensic Investigation at BU? - Forensic investigation is a wide-ranging and compelling subject, drawing from scientific methods and practical training within criminal investigation, taught by professional practitioners and guest speakers who are experts in their fields - Covering biological and analytical science, the degree provides an understan... International tuition fees are £20,685 per year, home/UK fees are £9,535 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 80% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £24,000 within three years, a 86% continuation rate, and 80% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Crime Scene Investigation and Evidence Recovery
Forensic Biology and DNA Analysis
Criminal Law and Procedure
Analytical Chemistry in Forensics
Digital Forensics and Cyber Investigation
Disaster Investigation and Mass Fatality Management
Professional Practice and Ethics in Forensic Investigation
Applied Forensic Research Project
UCAS Code:F401
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

UCAS Points104

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic54

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£20,685

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£82,740

Home Student Fee

£9,535

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 HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — Bournemouth University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£22,000£25,000£28,000
3 years£20,000£24,000£28,500
5 years£25,000£30,500£36,000

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
£24,000
UK average
£25,000
Salary 5 years after graduation 22% above UK average salary
This course
£30,500
UK average
£25,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £6,500 from year 3 to year 5

Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH07-04-02). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

75%Working
5%Studying
10%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
55%Professional Jobs
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
80%
Learning opportunities
77%
Assessment and feedback
67%
Academic support
78%
Organisation and management
74%
Learning resources
84%
Student voice
67%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
86%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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About Bournemouth University

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