UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: FM42

Forensic Science and Criminal Investigation

Name: Forensic Science and Criminal Investigation
Price: 9535 GBP
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University of Lancashire

Preston, England

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3 yearsDuration

£9,535Per Year (Intl)

£25,500Avg. Graduate Salary

98%Satisfaction

Course Overview

The BSc (Hons) Forensic Science and Criminal Investigation at University of Lancashire is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about understanding the physical world. Based in Preston, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. Course Overview Discover the tools crucial to solving crime, with a degree built around the practical skills and scientific understanding of the collection and analysis of evidence. Why study with us - Learn from experts in their fields, whether seasoned CSIs, former police professionals or leading academics. This combination of teaching staff allows us to build on the many years' experience of senior practitioners and research developments at the cutting-edge of the discipline. 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 98% student satisfaction rating, and 75% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Forensic Evidence Collection and Documentation

Crime Scene Investigation and Analysis

Forensic Chemistry and Toxicology

Digital Forensics and Cybercrime

Criminal Investigation Methodology

Forensic Biology and DNA Analysis

Fire Investigation and Accident Reconstruction

Professional Practice and Expert Witness

UCAS Code:FM42

Academic Year:2026-27 entry

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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

UCAS Points

104

🗣️ 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

£9,535

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£28,605

Home Student Fee

£9,535

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees and funding 2025/26 UK Full-time £9,535 per year Placement year £1,623 for the placement year Part-time £1,587 per 20 credits International Full-time £17,325 per year 2026/27 UK tuition fees are subject only to annual increase in line with UK Retail Price Index (RPI) inflation rate and increases permitted by the UK Government. UK Full-time £9,790 per year Placement year £1,955 for the placement year Part-time £1,630 per 20 credits International Full-time £18,500 per year Additional costs As

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Lancashire

Time After Graduation	Lower Quartile Salary	Median Salary	Upper Quartile Salary
15 months	£22,000	£25,500	£27,000
3 years	£17,000	£21,000	£25,500
5 years	£20,000	£25,000	£30,500

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▼ 16% below UK average salary

This course

£21,000

UK average

£25,000

Salary 5 years after graduation≈ Close to UK average salary

This course

£25,000

UK average

£25,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £4,000 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

65%Working

10%Studying

8%Work & Study

8%Seeking Work

52%Professional Jobs

Indicative Data

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

Course-level data

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

95%

Overall

Teaching on my course

98%

Learning opportunities

96%

Assessment and feedback

93%

Academic support

94%

Organisation and management

96%

Learning resources

96%

Student voice

93%

Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2

87%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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