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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: F410

Forensic Investigation (Direct Entry)

Glasgow Caledonian University
Glasgow, Scotland
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4 yearsDuration
£15,700Per Year (Intl)
£25,000Avg. Graduate Salary
97%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in physical sciences with the BSc (Hons) Forensic Investigation (Direct Entry) at Glasgow Caledonian University. Based in Glasgow, Scotland, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. PLEASE NOTE THERE IS NO YEAR 1 INTAKE FOR THIS PROGRAMME Forensic Investigators produce evidence that can be used in a court of law. This course will equip you with the knowledge and hands-on experience of scientific methods for the investigation and solving of crimes. Glasgow Caledonian has recently invested more than £1.5 million to create state-of-the-art chemistry and biology laboratories where you'll gain invaluable practical experience in using modern instruments, such as a DNA analyser, ultra powerful microscopes and mass spectrometers. International tuition fees are £15,700 per year, home/UK fees are £1,820 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 95% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £23,000 within three years, and a 81% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Crime Scene Analysis and Evidence Collection
Forensic Chemistry and Toxicology
DNA Analysis and Molecular Biology
Analytical Techniques and Instrumentation
Forensic Biology and Serology
Criminal Law and Expert Witness Practice
Organic Chemistry for Forensic Science
Research Methods and Professional Practice
UCAS Code:F410
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic59

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£15,700

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£62,800

Home Student Fee

£1,820

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 — Glasgow Caledonian University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£24,000£25,000£28,000
3 years£19,000£23,000£28,000
5 years£24,000£29,000£34,000

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 16% above UK average salary
This course
£29,000
UK average
£25,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £6,000 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

75%Working
20%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
70%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
97%
Learning opportunities
94%
Assessment and feedback
89%
Academic support
98%
Organisation and management
94%
Learning resources
86%
Student voice
94%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
75%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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About Glasgow Caledonian University

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