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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: F410

Forensic Science

London Metropolitan University
Islington, England
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3 yearsDuration
£19,500Per Year (Intl)
£9,790Home Fee
56%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by London Metropolitan University, the BSc (Hons) Forensic Science provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in physical sciences. Based in Islington, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time and part-time structure. Why study this course? Skilled forensic scientists are able to form an unbiased, technical understanding of any crime scene and defend their findings in court. On this fascinating degree course, you'll develop your analytical skills through problem solving exercises and hands-on lab work. You'll examine applications of bio-analysis in the modern world, such as poison and drug analysis, fingerprints and DNA profiling. International tuition fees are £19,500 per year, home/UK fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 70% student satisfaction rating, and a 88% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Forensic Chemistry and Toxicology
DNA Analysis and Profiling
Crime Scene Investigation and Evidence Collection
Forensic Biology and Serology
Analytical Techniques in Forensic Science
Genetics and Molecular Biology Fundamentals
Forensic Pathology and Post-mortem Analysis
Professional Practice and Expert Witness Testimony
UCAS Code:F410
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

CCC

UCAS Points87

🗣️ 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

£19,500

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£58,500

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 LEO data (HMRC tax records)

💰 Graduate Salaries — London Metropolitan University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
3 years£17,000£23,000£29,000
5 years£21,500£28,000£34,500

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 12% above UK average salary
This course
£28,000
UK average
£25,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £5,000 from year 3 to year 5

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

67%Working
2%Studying
12%Work & Study
8%Seeking Work
40%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

Subject-level average

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
56%
Learning opportunities
68%
Assessment and feedback
64%
Academic support
62%
Organisation and management
47%
Learning resources
86%
Student voice
63%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
85%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

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£2,500scholarship value
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About London Metropolitan University

London Metropolitan University offers Forensic Science as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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