Forensic Science with Foundation Year
Liverpool John Moores UniversityCourse Overview
Offered by Liverpool John Moores University, the BSc (Hons) Forensic Science with Foundation Year provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in physical sciences. Based in Liverpool, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 5-year full-time structure. Why study Forensic Science at Liverpool John Moores University? - Opportunity to undertake a year's industrial placement - Option to focus on biological or chemical aspects of analysis - £6 million investment in teaching facilities, including specialist forensic analysis and scene-of-crime labs - Opens up careers in the police, analytical laboratories, insurance or legal firms, independent forensic laboratories and the teaching sector - Accredited by the Chartered Society of Forensic Sciences - 90% of students surveyed on this course said teaching staff were good at explaining... International tuition fees are £18,250 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 75% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | CCD Studying a relevant science subject |
| UCAS Points | 88 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 61 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£18,250
per year
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.
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
💰 Graduate Salaries — Liverpool John Moores University
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £22,500 | £24,000 | £27,500 |
| 3 years | £19,000 | £23,000 | £26,500 |
| 5 years | £23,500 | £27,500 | £31,500 |
UK subject average: £25,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities
Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average
Salary trend: ↑ up £4,500 from year 3 to year 5
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
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.
Student Satisfaction
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Overall
National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Source: Subject-level average for this provider
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