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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: F41F
Forensic Science (with Foundation Year)
Bristol, UWEBristol, England
5 yearsDuration
£17,250Per Year (Intl)
£25,500Avg. Graduate Salary
88%Satisfaction
Course Overview
Pursue your ambitions in physical sciences with the BSc (Hons) Forensic Science (with Foundation Year) at Bristol, UWE. Based in Bristol, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 5-year full-time structure. 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. Why study forensic science? 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. A minimum ielts score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with a median graduate salary of £22,500 within three years, and 87% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Foundation Chemistry
Foundation Biology
Foundation Mathematics
Crime Scene Investigation and Evidence Collection
Analytical Chemistry for Forensic Science
Forensic Biology and DNA Analysis
Toxicology and Drug Analysis
Forensic Pathology and Cause of Death
UCAS Code:F41F
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| UCAS Points | 56 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 59 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£17,250
per year
Total Course Cost (5 years)£86,250
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 HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
💰 Graduate Salaries — Bristol, UWE
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £23,000 | £25,500 | £28,000 |
| 3 years | £19,500 | £22,500 | £27,000 |
| 5 years | £22,500 | £27,500 | £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▼ 10% below UK average salary
This course
£22,500
UK average
£25,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 10% above UK average salary
This course
£27,500
UK average
£25,000
Salary trend: ↑ up £5,000 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
85%Working
2%Studying
5%Work & Study
3%Seeking Work
63%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 dataNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
86%
Overall
Teaching on my course
88%Learning opportunities
79%Assessment and feedback
78%Academic support
98%Organisation and management
90%Learning resources
93%Student voice
73%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
85%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Official Data
Source: This specific course at this provider
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About Bristol, UWE
Bristol, UWE offers Forensic Science (with Foundation Year) as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.
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