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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Forensic and Analytical Science
Robert Gordon University
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Forensic and Analytical Science course at Robert Gordon University.
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A level
B,C,C
to include Biology, Chemistry or Physics. Chemistry, English and Maths are required at GCSE grade 4 or above if not held at A Level
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Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: F410
Here's what Robert Gordon University says about its Forensic and Analytical Science course.
The role of analytical science in forensic investigations is becoming increasingly important due to the major developments in analytical chemistry and advances in molecular biology. Forensic Science involves the analysis of biological chemical or physical samples collected as evidence during a criminal investigation.
The skills of the forensic scientist provide crucial scientific evidence which may link a suspect with the scene of the crime, the victim or the weapon. In addition, the key problem solving and analytical skills developed in forensic & analytical science are widely sought after in many other industrial sectors including the oil, gas, pharmaceutical and food industries.
Our course was the first in Scotland to be accredited by the Forensic Science Society. It is accredited in all three of the Society’s Component Standards – Laboratory Analysis, Crime Scene Investigation, and Interpretation, Evaluation and Presentation of Evidence.
It is delivered by highly experienced forensic practitioners and analytical scientists who are focused on providing you with the scientific and investigative skills you will need to succeed in this highly competitive profession.
Source: Robert Gordon University
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Department
School of Pharmacy, Applied Sciences and Public Health
Location
Main Site - Aberdeen | Aberdeen
Duration
4 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Forensic science
Start date
7 September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £7,220 per year |
| Scotland | £1,820 per year |
| Wales | £7,220 per year |
| Northern Ireland | £7,220 per year |
| Channel Islands | £7,220 per year |
| Republic of Ireland | £7,220 per year |
| EU | £17,920 per year |
| International | £17,920 per year |
Robert Gordon University student reviews
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2nd year student
1 year ago
Currently union initiatives have improved in order to get students more interested so there's an uptick in performance, but generally not up to standard so far
2nd year student
1 year ago
The city is generally boring and the university is not any more lively. Whether it's the culture or the students themselves, anything interesting is usually conducted by the students privately and not by the university
2nd year student
1 year ago
Being an international student the fees are higher and harder to pay (including fluctuations in exchange rates) and the school is usually inflexible in their understanding of this. Value for money is low in my opinion
2nd year student
1 year ago
Most of the time I have to seek support for myself and even at that, it's usually a case of me being told to do it myself
2nd year student
1 year ago
Generally okay, could use more of each equipment/facility or a higher standard of it. Accommodation options are bad however, no real quality
2nd year student
1 year ago
Timetabling is generally bad in my course. A lot of the classes are too early and too long, and we tend to not have classes in our own engineering building. There's a tendency to change class locations often and it seems like in terms of coursework assessment and deadlines the staff are just figurin...
National Student Survey (NSS) scores at Robert Gordon University
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
Here you can see ratings from Robert Gordon University students who took the Forensic and Analytical Science course - or another course in the same subject area.
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Teaching on my course
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Teaching on my course
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How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
100%
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How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
100%
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How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
100%
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How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
100%
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Learning opportunities
98%
high
Learning opportunities
98%
high
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
90%
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How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
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How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
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To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
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To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
100%
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Assessment and feedback
94%
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Assessment and feedback
94%
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How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
90%
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How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
100%
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How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
100%
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How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
90%
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How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
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Academic support
95%
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Academic support
95%
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How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
90%
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How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
100%
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Organisation and management
90%
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Organisation and management
90%
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How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
80%
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How well organised is your course?
100%
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Learning resources
97%
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Learning resources
97%
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How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
100%
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How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
90%
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How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
100%
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Student voice
93%
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Student voice
93%
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How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
80%
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To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
100%
high
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
100%
high
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
56%
low
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
Overall, I am satisfied with the quality of the course.
100%
high
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
80%
med
Student information
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Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
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Earnings after graduation
Earnings from Robert Gordon University graduates who took Forensic and Analytical Science - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£19.7k
First year after graduation
£26.6k
Third year after graduation
£30.7k
Fifth year after graduation
Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Forensic and Analytical Science.
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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