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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: F410

Forensic Science

Northumbria University, Newcastle
Newcastle upon Tyne, England
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4 yearsDuration
£19,850Per Year (Intl)
£9,790Home Fee
84%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by Northumbria University, Newcastle, the BSc (Hons) Forensic Science provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in physical sciences. Based in Newcastle upon Tyne, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. Combing theory with evidence. Are you fascinated by forensic science and its application in criminal investigation? Are you looking for a career that makes a difference? Developing fundamental knowledge and skilled laboratory techniques, you will graduate from this course with the ability to tackle complex scientific problems with confidence, skill and maturity. A minimum ielts score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 84% student satisfaction rating, a 95% continuation rate, and 84% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Forensic Science Fundamentals
Crime Scene Investigation and Evidence Collection
Forensic DNA Analysis
Forensic Chemistry and Toxicology
Trace Evidence Examination
Forensic Biology and Serology
Professional Practice and Expert Testimony
Research Methods and Final Year Project
UCAS Code:F410
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

UCAS Points96

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic64

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£19,850

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£79,400

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 — Northumbria University, Newcastle

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
3 years£18,000£22,000£26,000
5 years£22,500£26,500£32,000

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 12% below UK average salary
This course
£22,000
UK average
£25,000
Salary 5 years after graduation Close to UK average salary
This course
£26,500
UK average
£25,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £4,500 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

82%Working
2%Studying
8%Work & Study
3%Seeking Work
64%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
84%
Learning opportunities
86%
Assessment and feedback
83%
Academic support
96%
Organisation and management
54%
Learning resources
97%
Student voice
82%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
95%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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Horiba Foundation UK Scholarship

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  • Available to all international students
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GEMS Scholarship

Northumbria University, Newcastle · Undergraduate

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Horiba Foundation UK Scholarship

Northumbria University, Newcastle · Undergraduate

  • Available to all international students
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Northumbria University, Newcastle

About Northumbria University, Newcastle

Northumbria University, Newcastle offers Forensic Science as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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