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Forensic Science

Entry requirements


104 - 112 UCAS Tariff points from up to four qualifications (two of which must be A-level equivalent including Chemistry and another Science or Numerate subject grade C)

Pass your Access course with 60 credits overall with a minimum of 45 credits at level 3 including relevant including relevant Chemistry and Science or Numerate modules

104 - 112 UCAS tariff points from your BTEC level 3 National Diploma and up to two other qualifications, including including Chemistry and another Science or Numerate subject grade C

104 - 112 UCAS tariff points from your BTEC level 3 National Extended Certificate and up to three other qualifications (one of which must be A-level equivalent including Chemistry and another Science or Numerate subject grade C)

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

DMM

DMM from a BTEC Extended Diploma including relevant Chemistry and Science or Numerate modules

We will consider T Levels for entry to this course, either as stand-alone qualifications or in conjunction with other Level 3 qualifications, in accordance with the specified course tariff points.

UCAS Tariff

104-112

104 - 112 UCAS Tariff points from up to four qualifications (two of which must be A-level equivalent including Chemistry and another Science or Numerate subject grade C)

About this course


Course option

3years

Full-time | 2024

Subject

Forensic science

This course is ideal for those with an enquiring mind, a deep interest in science and a curiosity about how and why things happen. You will develop the ability to judge the importance of physical evidence based on incident scene observation and the results of laboratory tests.

On this course you will develop the ability to judge the importance of physical evidence based on incident scene observations and the results of laboratory analysis.

Studying Forensic Science will enable you to; understand crime scene science; use case studies to highlight the range of approaches required in forensic investigations as well as analytical instruments, microscopy and the English legal system and find out how the acquisition of crime scene evidence is studied as well as genetic identification.

• • Why study Forensic Science at Nottingham Trent University? • •

• We’re one of the top universities for offering placements. Our courses offer placement opportunities in the UK or abroad, giving you real-life experience employers are looking for, recent placements include East Midlands Support for Operations Unit (EMSOU)- Forensic Services, South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service, and Asaan Police and City Hall (Netherlands).

• We’ve got an excellent employability record. Over 96% of NTU graduates are employed or engaged in further study six months after leaving.

• We have inspiring learning environments. You will learn in some of the best teaching labs in the UK and we have an on-campus Crime Scene Training facility to take your practical skills to the next level.

• We provide innovative accredited courses. Our courses are accredited by the Chartered Society of Forensic Sciences guaranteeing that our courses are relevant to industry.

• Get an international perspective. You can gain an international angle on Forensics by taking an exchange with our partner University in Canada.

• Reap the membership benefits. Year One students gain free student eMembership of the Chartered Society of Forensic Sciences.

• You'll be ready to start. All new students will be provided with Crime Scene Investigation personal protection equipment (PPE), lab coats and safety equipment.

Tuition fees

Select where you currently live to see what you'll pay:

England
£9,250
per year
EU
£17,150
per year
International
£17,150
per year
Northern Ireland
£9,250
per year
Scotland
£9,250
per year
Wales
£9,250
per year

The Uni


Course location:

Clifton Campus

Department:

School of Science and Technology

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What students say


We've crunched the numbers to see if overall student satisfaction here is high, medium or low compared to students studying this subject(s) at other universities.

91%
Forensic science

How do students rate their degree experience?

The stats below relate to the general subject area/s at this university, not this specific course. We show this where there isn’t enough data about the course, or where this is the most detailed info available to us.

Forensic and archaeological sciences

Teaching and learning

77%
Staff make the subject interesting
89%
Staff are good at explaining things
74%
Ideas and concepts are explored in-depth
82%
Opportunities to apply what I've learned

Assessment and feedback

Feedback on work has been timely
Feedback on work has been helpful
Staff are contactable when needed
Good advice available when making study choices

Resources and organisation

86%
Library resources
95%
IT resources
92%
Course specific equipment and facilities
68%
Course is well organised and has run smoothly

Student voice

Staff value students' opinions
Feel part of a community on my course

Who studies this subject and how do they get on?

93%
UK students
7%
International students
35%
Male students
65%
Female students
87%
2:1 or above
7%
First year drop out rate

Most popular A-Levels studied (and grade achieved)

C
C
B

After graduation


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Forensic and archaeological sciences

What are graduates doing after six months?

This is what graduates told us they were doing (and earning), shortly after completing their course. We've crunched the numbers to show you if these immediate prospects are high, medium or low, compared to those studying this subject/s at other universities.

£18,000
med
Average annual salary
98%
high
Employed or in further education
44%
med
Employed in a role where degree was essential or beneficial

Top job areas of graduates

21%
Other elementary services occupations
17%
Business, finance and related associate professionals
10%
Natural and social science professionals

What about your long term prospects?

Looking further ahead, below is a rough guide for what graduates went on to earn.

Forensic and archaeological sciences

The graph shows median earnings of graduates who achieved a degree in this subject area one, three and five years after graduating from here.

£23k

£23k

£24k

£24k

£27k

£27k

Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree.

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