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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Forensic Science (Including Foundation Year)
University of South Wales
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Forensic Science (Including Foundation Year) course at University of South Wales.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
D,D
To include one Science subject and to exclude General Studies..
Most popular A-levels studied
See who's studying at University of South Wales. These students are taking Forensic Science (Including Foundation Year) or another course from the same subject area.
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| Psychology | C |
| Sociology | C |
| Biology | C |
| History | B |
| Law | B |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: 0U4C
Here's what University of South Wales says about its Forensic Science (Including Foundation Year) course.
The Foundation course in Forensic Science is for students who don’t meet the entry for the BSc (Hons) Forensic Science degree. You’ll start by completing a foundation year, which provides well structured support, allowing you to develop your scientific skills and knowledge.
Accredited by The Chartered Society of Forensic Sciences, this Forensic Science course has a strong focus on employability and you’ll study the entire process from crime scene to court.
You will be trained in standard practices and techniques used in crime scene investigation, as well as laboratory analysis of evidence and its interpretation. You’ll study specialist branches of forensic science, including anthropology, fire investigation and toxicology.
USW's Forensic Science course has a very strong scientific base, which means you’ll be employable in a number of scientific sectors.
Our Forensic Science courses are based at our Glyntaff campus. USW Glyntaff is surrounded by green open spaces. Our students say they love the relaxed atmosphere and beautiful views.
Home to our health, nursing, police, sport and science students, Glyntaff has state-of-the-art facilities including the latest science laboratories and a Crime Scene House for forensic investigation. You will also find a library, two cafes and a free regular shuttle bus to USW Treforest.
Source: University of South Wales
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Department
Applied Sciences
Location
Pontypridd | Pontypridd
Duration
4 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Forensic science
Start date
21 September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £9,790 per year |
| Scotland | £9,790 per year |
| Wales | £9,790 per year |
| Northern Ireland | £9,790 per year |
| EU | £9,790 per year |
| International | £16,200 per year |
University of South Wales student reviews
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1st year
Psychology
8 months ago
They did not honour the early payer discount, which they promised.
1st year
Psychology
8 months ago
Uni's advice team is very hostile against students they regard you as their enemy and Uni's accommodation team is careless about the problems within the halls including dirty blocks and issues among students inside the blocks
1st year student
1 year ago
The campus is situated away from the noise which it makes a beautiful comfort place for me to be.
1st year student
1 year ago
I am supported well that I am managing to almost finish the year without much struggles
1st year student
1 year ago
they provided me with very good academic support that help my study
1st year student
1 year ago
Library did a lot to me this academic year for both borrowing books or using it as place to study in. there one thing I am not happy with is the food being served in canteen, too small portion and too expensive. All other facilities are good.
National Student Survey (NSS) scores at University of South Wales
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 University of South Wales students who took the Forensic Science (Including Foundation Year) course - or another course in the same subject area.
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
83%
low
Teaching on my course
83%
low
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
83%
low
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
89%
low
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
80%
low
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
81%
low
Learning opportunities
74%
low
Learning opportunities
74%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
75%
low
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
77%
low
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
77%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
60%
low
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
80%
med
Assessment and feedback
65%
low
Assessment and feedback
65%
low
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
80%
low
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
63%
low
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
62%
low
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
57%
low
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
65%
low
Academic support
68%
low
Academic support
68%
low
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
55%
low
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
81%
low
Organisation and management
36%
low
Organisation and management
36%
low
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
35%
low
How well organised is your course?
35%
low
Learning resources
85%
low
Learning resources
85%
low
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
84%
low
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
86%
low
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
85%
low
Student voice
65%
low
Student voice
65%
low
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
61%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
69%
low
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
67%
low
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
78%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
Overall, I am satisfied with the quality of the course.
48%
low
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
58%
low
Student information
See who's studying at University of South Wales. These students are taking Forensic Science (Including Foundation Year) or another course from the same subject area.
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
We have no information about graduates who took Forensic Science (Including Foundation Year) at University of South Wales.
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from University of South Wales graduates who took Forensic Science (Including Foundation Year) - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£22.3k
First year after graduation
£25.9k
Third year after graduation
£29.9k
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 Science (Including Foundation Year).
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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