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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: F411

Forensic Science with Foundation Year

University of Wolverhampton
Wolverhampton, England
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4 yearsDuration
N/ATuition Fee
£23,500Avg. Graduate Salary
87%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by University of Wolverhampton, the BSc (Hons) Forensic Science with Foundation Year provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in physical sciences. Based in Wolverhampton, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time and part-time structure. This is a 4 year degree course. Please ensure that when you apply for this course you choose Point of entry 1 in your UCAS Hub. This degree aims to: - Produce graduates who are able to use forensic science techniques as investigative tools to assist the police and legal professions. - Enable you to develop your skills in scientific and critical thinking as well as independent study. A minimum ielts score of 5.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 88% student satisfaction rating, a 83% continuation rate, and 75% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Foundation Chemistry and Biology
Scientific Investigation and Analysis
Introduction to Forensic Science
Genetics and DNA Analysis
Crime Scene Evidence Collection
Forensic Toxicology and Chemical Analysis
Forensic Anthropology and Taphonomy
Legal Frameworks and Professional Practice
UCAS Code:F411
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

DD

UCAS Points48

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic5.55.55.55.55.5

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

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Course Fees and Finance

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Wolverhampton

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£22,000£23,500£29,000
3 years£18,000£21,000£24,500
5 years£21,500£26,500£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
£26,500
UK average
£25,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £5,500 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

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

Subject-level average

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

Teaching on my course
87%
Learning opportunities
84%
Assessment and feedback
75%
Academic support
65%
Organisation and management
71%
Learning resources
89%
Student voice
67%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
80%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

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About University of Wolverhampton

University of Wolverhampton offers Forensic Science with Foundation Year as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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