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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Chemistry with Forensic Science
University of Huddersfield
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Chemistry with Forensic Science course at University of Huddersfield.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
B,B,C
with a minimum grade C in Chemistry. The endorsement for practical work is an essential part of Science A Level study, and is a requirement for entry to our degree course.
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: F1F4
Here's what University of Huddersfield says about its Chemistry with Forensic Science course.
Keen to get involved in a real, crime-scene investigation? Or perhaps you’re intrigued by how science can be applied to support the legal system? Our Chemistry with Forensic Science BSc(Hons) degree may give you the chance to explore both these areas of the subject. You’ll see chemistry in action, building a broad range of skills – including critical thinking and observational skills - for a potentially rewarding career ahead.
Why Study Chemistry with Forensic Science BSc(Hons) at University of Huddersfield? As employers are looking for graduates to hit the ground running when they begin work, we’ve designed this course as much as possible around practical experiments. In our purpose-built facilities and labs, you’ll have the opportunity to get to grips with a range of instruments, with the aim of becoming skilled in chemical and forensic analysis. You could have the chance to try out spot tests for blood, drugs, and firearm residues, for example, or you might find yourself identifying glass and paint fragments and examining microscopic hairs and fibre.
This course includes: • A range of modules, covering organic and inorganic chemistry, physical chemistry, analytical science, and practical forensic science. • A placement year in industry or research in year three, giving you a golden opportunity to your knowledge to the test and help boost your employability post-graduation. • You’ll be taught by top academics here at Huddersfield and you’ll be encouraged to achieve your best.
Upon successful completion of this Chemistry and Forensic Science course, you could consider a career in crime science investigation, forensic pathology, or toxicology, as well as roles in chemistry and analytical chemistry.
Professional Bodies This course is accredited by the Royal Society of Chemistry.
Why Huddersfield? Huddersfield’s vibrant and friendly campus is a great place from which to study, while the town itself offers lots to see and do, with good transport links in and around the area.
Source: University of Huddersfield
Course details
There are a few options in how you might study Chemistry with Forensic Science at University of Huddersfield.
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2 course options available.
Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Department
Department of Physical and Life Sciences (SPHLFSCI)
Location
Main Site | Huddersfield
Duration
3 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Forensic science
• Chemistry
Start date
21 September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| Scotland | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| Wales | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| Northern Ireland | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| Channel Islands | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| Republic of Ireland | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| EU | £17,600 per year (provisional) |
| International | £17,600 per year (provisional) |
The modules you will study
The first year comprises: • Structure: From Atoms to Molecules and Materials • The Reactivity and Properties of Carbon Compounds • States of Matter, Kinetics and Thermodynamics • Introduction to Analytical Science and Spectroscopy • Practical Forensic Science 1 • Data Handling for Forensic Science
To see the full range of modules and descriptions, please visit our website. A link to this course can be found at the bottom of the page in the ‘Course contact details’ section.
How you will be assessed
All our courses give you an overview of: • contact time with your tutor • time spent on independent study • how you will be taught, assessed, and receive feedback
Take a look at the Teaching and Assessment information on our course page.
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National Student Survey (NSS) scores at University of Huddersfield
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
The Chemistry with Forensic Science course at University of Huddersfield features content from more than one subject area. Using the options below, you can see ratings from students who took courses in each of these subject areas at this uni
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
96%
high
Teaching on my course
96%
high
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
95%
high
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
99%
high
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
95%
high
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
93%
med
Learning opportunities
88%
med
Learning opportunities
88%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
90%
med
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
98%
high
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
86%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
83%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
81%
med
Assessment and feedback
86%
high
Assessment and feedback
86%
high
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
89%
high
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
91%
high
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
78%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
91%
high
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
82%
med
Academic support
97%
high
Academic support
97%
high
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
95%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
99%
high
Organisation and management
80%
med
Organisation and management
80%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
79%
med
How well organised is your course?
80%
med
Learning resources
88%
med
Learning resources
88%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
91%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
94%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
79%
low
Student voice
79%
med
Student voice
79%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
79%
high
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
76%
low
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
82%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
75%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
96%
high
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
74%
low
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
90%
med
Teaching on my course
90%
med
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
88%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
100%
high
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
82%
med
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
88%
med
Learning opportunities
86%
med
Learning opportunities
86%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
88%
med
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
94%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
82%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
82%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
82%
med
Assessment and feedback
87%
med
Assessment and feedback
87%
med
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
100%
high
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
94%
high
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
71%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
82%
med
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
88%
med
Academic support
91%
med
Academic support
91%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
82%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
100%
high
Organisation and management
85%
med
Organisation and management
85%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
82%
med
How well organised is your course?
88%
med
Learning resources
92%
med
Learning resources
92%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
88%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
100%
high
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
88%
med
Student voice
74%
med
Student voice
74%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
76%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
65%
low
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
82%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
80%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
100%
high
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
76%
low
Student information
The Chemistry with Forensic Science course at University of Huddersfield features content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below to find out about the students taking courses in each of those subject areas at this uni.
| Most popular A-levels studied | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Grade | |||||
| Chemistry | D | |||||
| Biology | C | |||||
| Mathematics | D | |||||
| Psychology | A | |||||
| History | B | |||||
| Most popular A-levels studied | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Grade | |||||
| Chemistry | D | |||||
| Biology | D | |||||
| Mathematics | D | |||||
| Psychology | C | |||||
| Physics | D | |||||
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
The Chemistry with Forensic Science course includes content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below for information about University of Huddersfield graduates across each of those subject areas.
Graduate statistics
75%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
90%
In work, study or other activity
70%
Say it fits with future plans
40%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
20%
Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
15%
Natural and social science professionals
10%
Engineering professionals
10%
Quality and Regulatory Professionals
Graduate statistics
70%
Say it fits with future plans
40%
Are utilising studies
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from University of Huddersfield graduates who took Chemistry with Forensic Science - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£22.6k
First year after graduation
£28.1k
Third year after graduation
£29.2k
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 Chemistry with Forensic 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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Whatever you aim to do in life, it pays to get a good education. And with high standards of teaching and learning and excellent facilities, that's exactly what our students can expect from the University of Huddersfield.
Based right in the town centre and at the heart of the local community, we help thousands of people, from school leavers to those returning to education after a gap, achieve their goals each year.
We are an award-winning University. Not only are we climbing the education league tables, we are also receiving national recognition for our work across a number of different areas including being named the Times Higher Education University of the Year in 2013.
This is the perfect place to get in touch if you want to know more about the University of Huddersfield. We aim to respond to your queries as quickly as possible.
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