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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: F410

Forensic Science

University of West London
London, England
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3 yearsDuration
£16,750Per Year (Intl)
£9,790Home Fee
93%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by University of West London, the BSc (Hons) Forensic Science provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in physical sciences. Based in London, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. Would you like to develop your knowledge of biological and chemical sciences to support crime scene investigations? Technological advances in crime detection are increasing the demand for qualified experts and this course will prepare you to start an exciting career as a sought-after forensic scientist. From studying this BSc (Hons) Forensic Science course, you will learn how to investigate a crime scene from the perspective of the forensic crime scene examiner and expert witness. A minimum ielts score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 99% student satisfaction rating, and a 90% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Evidence retrieval and processing
Follow-up procedures
Other core forensic skills
UCAS Code:F410
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

BCC - BBB

UCAS Points104

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic51

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£16,750

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£50,250

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 — University of West London

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
3 years£18,500£22,500£29,500
5 years£21,500£26,000£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 10% below UK average salary
This course
£22,500
UK average
£25,000
Salary 5 years after graduation Close to UK average salary
This course
£26,000
UK average
£25,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £3,500 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

75%Working
5%Work & Study
15%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

Course-level data

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

Teaching on my course
93%
Learning opportunities
90%
Assessment and feedback
71%
Academic support
66%
Organisation and management
73%
Learning resources
77%
Student voice
86%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
60%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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About University of West London

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

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