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BSc (Hons) Forensic Science with Policing with Sandwich Placement

BSc (Hons) Sandwich 4 years

The same CSFS-accredited Forensic Science with Policing degree — with a full year in the workplace built in. Spend your third year on an extended, 60-credit sandwich placement with employers like West Midlands Police through schemes such as Project Blue-Line, then return to finish your degree with a year of genuine professional experience already on your CV. 

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The same CSFS-accredited Forensic Science with Policing degree — with a full year in the workplace built in. Spend your third year on an extended, 60-credit sandwich placement with employers like West Midlands Police through schemes such as Project Blue-Line, then return to finish your degree with a year of genuine professional experience already on your CV. 

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BSc (Hons)
Start date(s)
14 September 2026
UCAS Code
L43G
Course specifications
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Course length
Sandwich (4 years)
Campus location
University: City Campus
School
School of Pharmacy and Life Sciences
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Why choose this course?

This is the same CSFS-accredited BSc (Hons) Forensic Science with Policing degree taught at the University of Wolverhampton — restructured around a full sandwich year, so instead of short, embedded placement experiences, you complete one extended, 60-credit period working in a real forensic or policing environment before returning to finish your degree. If you want to graduate with a genuine year of professional experience already on your CV, not just a placement module, this is the version of the course built for that.

  • A whole year, not a placement module. Your third year is a dedicated 60-credit Sandwich Placement (Life Sciences) module — a full academic year in the workplace, sitting between your Level 5 and Level 6 studies, rather than a placement squeezed alongside coursework.
  • Named routes into West Midlands Police specifically. Through schemes such as Project Blue-Line, the University has an established track record of placing students directly with West Midlands Police, alongside placement opportunities with West Midlands Police's Forensic Science Support Service.
  • The same accreditation and academic content as the standard degree. Your modules, learning outcomes and CSFS accreditation are identical to the three-year course — you're not trading academic depth for workplace experience, you're adding the second to the first.
  • A recognised boost to degree outcomes. Students who complete substantial work experience and develop strong independent learning skills through a placement year often go on to achieve higher degree classifications.
  • Built-in progression from day one. The Level 4 induction module and Level 5 professional development module are explicitly designed to lay the groundwork for your placement year, so you arrive at your sandwich year already prepared, not thrown in unprepared after two years of lectures.

Accredited by The Chartered Society of Forensic Sciences

University of Wolverhampton and West Midlands Police Forensic Science Partnership

Teaching Innovation Award winners 2022

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What's unique about this course?

Every version of this degree combines forensic science with policing — what makes the sandwich placement version distinct is the sheer scale and structure of the workplace element. This isn't an add-on; it's a fourth year built entirely around professional experience.

  • A named, established placement scheme, not a generic promise. Project Blue-Line is a specific, ongoing partnership placing students directly with West Midlands Police — this is a track record you can point to, not a vague assurance that “placements are available.”
  • Two placement routes, not one. Beyond Project Blue-Line, students can also access placements with West Midlands Police's Forensic Science Support Service directly — giving you a choice between the investigative/policing side and the laboratory/forensic side of the sector, or exposure to both across your career planning.
  • A full 60-credit academic module, not an unassessed add-on — your placement year carries the same academic weight as two of your taught modules combined, reflecting how seriously it's built into your overall qualification.
  • Entry requirements that flex for experience, not just grades. Alongside the standard 96-UCAS-point routes, this course accepts T Level applicants (Pass, with a Core grade of C or above) and will consider mature students without two years of post-16 study where they can demonstrate relevant work experience — a genuinely broader set of doors in than a straight grades-only policy.
  • The same distinctive academic core. You still study the mock-court Expert Witness module, Forensic Anthropology, and the every-semester policing modules described on the standard course page — the sandwich year adds to this, rather than replacing any of it.

What happens on the course?

This course runs as a four-year sandwich programme at City Campus, starting every September. The structure is straightforward: two years of taught study, a full placement year, then a final year to complete your degree.

Years one and two follow the same academic path as the standard degree — Succeeding at University in Applied Sciences, Introduction to Forensic Science, Forensic Biology and Police Procedure and Evidence in year one, followed by Crime Scene Investigation, Criminal Investigation, Forensic Biology and Identification, and Professional Development and Quality Assurance in Forensic Science in year two. That second-year professional development module matters specifically for this route: it's designed to build the reflective practice, self-assessment and career-readiness skills you'll draw on directly once you're in the workplace.

Year three is your placement year in full — a single 60-credit module, assessed rather than simply “completed,” covering a full academic year in a professional environment relevant to your degree. This is where the sandwich route earns its name: rather than balancing placement experience alongside lectures and coursework, your entire third year is dedicated to workplace learning, whether that's through Project Blue-Line with West Midlands Police, a placement with their Forensic Science Support Service, or another relevant employer.

Year four returns you to full-time study to complete the degree: Forensic Science Honours Project, Advanced Topics and the Expert Witness (including your mock court exercise), Forensic Anthropology, and Policing and Vulnerability: Cybercrime, Privacy and Risk. Many students find their Honours Project topic is directly shaped by what they encountered during their placement year — the two are designed to connect, not sit in isolation from each other.

Across all four years:

  • Real crime scene simulations and case-based learning, run as close to real-world investigative conditions as possible
  • Visiting practitioner lecturers embedded into multiple modules, bringing current casework knowledge into the classroom
  • A structured skills-recording approach (the Undergraduate Skills Recording tool) that runs through every year of the course, so you can evidence your development to employers with more than just a transcript
  • A dedicated Career Development Week featuring forensic science and policing-specific activities

Placements on the course

Placements aren't a bolt-on for this course — they're the defining feature. Where the standard degree and Foundation Year route both guarantee short, structured placements embedded into coursework, this course replaces that with one extended, dedicated placement year.

  • A full 60-credit sandwich year, assessed as a core module in its own right, not a short-duration add-on.
  • Established named routes in, including Project Blue-Line with West Midlands Police and direct placements with West Midlands Police's Forensic Science Support Service.
  • Built to develop genuine technical and professional competence, not just workplace familiarity — you're expected to work effectively as part of a team and apply your academic learning directly, giving employers evidence that goes beyond your degree transcript.
  • A recognised route to stronger outcomes. Employers frequently weigh substantial work experience more heavily than grades alone, and placement relationships often translate into post-graduation employment with the same organisation.
  • Backed by the same University of Wolverhampton and West Midlands Police Forensic Science Partnership that supports every version of this degree, so your placement year connects to the same wider network of guest lecturers, research opportunities and careers events.

Employability on the course

Employability is the entire premise of the sandwich route — the placement year exists specifically to make sure you graduate with proven, current workplace experience, not just academic credentials.

  • A full year of evidenced workplace experience, tracked through the Undergraduate Skills Recording (USR) tool across every year of the course, so you can clearly articulate your strengths and development to employers by the time you graduate.
  • Direct pipeline into West Midlands Police. Project Blue-Line and the Forensic Science Support Service placement route give you real, named organisations to point to on your CV, not generic “industry experience.”
  • Networks that often lead to future employment. Placement relationships frequently continue beyond the placement itself — students who impress during their sandwich year often find doors open with that same organisation after graduation.
  • The same broad career range as every version of this degree — trainee forensic scientist, crime scene investigator, police officer or detective, quality assurance and quality control roles, digital forensics, trading standards, public and industrial health and safety, and accident investigation — but with a placement year's worth of direct evidence behind each option.
  • A genuine grades advantage. Students completing substantial work experience alongside strong independent learning skills often achieve higher final degree classifications — a concrete academic benefit, not just a CV one.

Course Modules

Module: 4FS012
Credits: 30
Period: 1
Type: Core

Forensic Biology introduces you to fundamental biological principles and laboratory techniques necessary for the study of Forensic Science. You will explore; the function of structures within prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells, the flow of genetic information from DNA through to proteins via transcription and translation, classical genetics, DNA replication, cell division and the cell cycle along with the study of key molecules in the context of biological processes. You will study biological evidence types commonly encountered in cases, like body fluids and hair and learn to analyse as well as identify biological materials using methodology such as microscopy, presumptive and confirmatory tests. The analysis of DNA using molecular biology techniques such as polymerase chain reaction, electrophoresis and DNA sequencing will be considered along with their application to forensic science. You will explore how biological evidence is deposited, recovered, and preserved, and how it can be analysed to support investigative and legal processes. The module combines theory with practical laboratory sessions, giving you hands-on experience in a range of fundamental techniques such as microscopy, sample handling, and basic presumptive and confirmatory tests. You will learn to prepare and examine samples, record observations accurately, and interpret results in a scientifically robust way. Alongside the practical work, lectures and workshops will introduce you to the scientific foundations for biological evidence types, professional standards, including safe laboratory practice, ethical considerations, and quality control procedures in line with forensic guidelines. By the end of the module, you will have a solid foundation in the biological sciences as applied to forensic contexts, practical laboratory skills, and an understanding of professional and ethical responsibilities, preparing you for more advanced Forensic Science modules and future careers in the field.

Module: 4FS011
Credits: 30
Period: 1
Type: Core

This module introduces you to the principles and practice of forensic science, with a focus on the professional standards and processes that guide the work of forensic scientists in the UK and beyond. You will learn about the role of the Forensic Science Regulator, ISO standards and laboratory accreditation, and why these are important for ensuring reliable results and public confidence in forensic evidence. You will develop an appreciation of different types of evidence commonly seen in investigations, such as biological materials, digital data, physical impressions, and trace materials such as hair, fibres, glass, and particulates. Through practical work and case studies, you will start to see how this evidence is located, recorded, recovered, analysed and interpreted, and begin to understand the challenges of presenting findings in the justice system. Practical sessions and seminars will give you the chance to apply what you have learned, reflect on real cases, and develop the professional awareness and ethical approach expected of forensic scientists.

Module: 4PL026
Credits: 30
Period: 1
Type: Core

This module will enable students to appreciate the purpose, basis and challenges of police powers and procedures in a variety of contexts. Students will explore the function of police powers and the need for clear rules and regulations for these procedures when dealing with the public. There is a focus on stop search and the challenges inherent with this type of situation. The module enables students to appreciate the importance of community engagement and of the need to understand legislation. Students will become familiar with the key elements of PACE (Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984) relating to searches, arrests and custody.

Module: 4FS010
Credits: 30
Period: 1
Type: Core

This extended induction module supports your transition into university life and introduces you to your chosen academic discipline. It helps you build confidence, develop a strong academic identity, and understand the expectations of university study. You’ll explore key academic practices including independent learning, digital literacy, and ethical academic conduct—such as referencing, plagiarism awareness, and the responsible use of artificial intelligence in line with university policy. The module is structured around seven themes identified by students as essential to their university experience: Ready to Study: Clear guidance on expectations, transitions, and workload planning. Academic Skills and Educational Gain: Development of foundational academic skills including time management, critical thinking, and digital fluency. Career Readiness and Professional Identity: Early exploration of career pathways, CV building, and professional behaviours. Personal Development and Belonging: Activities that foster confidence, inclusion, and identity within the university community. Social Engagement and Community Building: Opportunities to connect with peers, staff, and wider university life. Feedback and Reflective Practice: Structured opportunities to receive, apply, and reflect on feedback to support growth. Wellbeing and Student Support: Embedded access to holistic support services and strategies for success. This module will also develop subject-specific attributes: Laboratory Skills: Opportunities to develop competence in essential skills such as pipetting and microscopy. Scientific Literature Searching: searching for and identifying appropriate scientific literature. Data Literacy: data manipulation and presentation, including basic statistical tests This module lays the foundation for your future development, including the Level 5 Professional Development module/embedded placement experiences.

Module: 5FS016
Credits: 30
Period: 2
Type: Core

This module provides an in-depth exploration of the theoretical and practical aspects of crime scene investigation and complex incidents requiring forensic investigation, with a focus on serious and major crimes. Students will gain an understanding of the critical principles and processes involved in scene management, preservation, forensic strategy, examination and evidence processing, ensuring they are equipped with the skills necessary to handle complex crime scenes while adhering to both legal and professional standards. The module will explore different serious, major and complex crime types, as well as other complex incidents requiring forensic investigation, and application of scene processes and principles to different scene type scenarios, working as part of a wider investigation and specialist team. The module will examine the role of forensic science professionals in scene investigations, considering essential regulations such as the Forensic Science Regulator (FSR) Codes of Conduct, and the importance of accreditation to standards like ISO 17020 (which governs the competence of inspection bodies and crime scene investigation). Students will also explore the legal and ethical obligations of crime scene investigators, including the protocols necessary to maintain the integrity of evidence and ensure it is admissible in court.

Module: 5PL025
Credits: 30
Period: 2
Type: Core

This module introduces students to the criminal investigation process. Students will be required to distinguish between different types of crime and why this is important in the investigation process. Students will be introduced to the different types of evidence and understand the importance of effective evidence management and the implications of not following policy and procedure. Complex live and cold cases will form a large part of this module, with students analysing the resources required to investigate such cases. Students will consider the challenges that victims and witnesses face during an investigation and the police response to these challenges.

Module: 5FS015
Credits: 30
Period: 2
Type: Core

This module builds on your foundational knowledge in Forensic Biology to explore the analysis and interpretation of complex biological evidence. The focus here is on the main approaches in Human Identification, which are utilized in general Forensic Science as well as Mass Fatality Incident Identification. One focus of the module is on advanced DNA concepts, including the prevention of contamination, interpretation of DNA profiles, statistical evaluation, and understanding evidential value of DNA evidence in real forensic investigations. Prints left by friction ridge skin, such as fingerprints, their analysis, comparison to references will be the second area of study, developing an understanding of their information content and evidentiary value. You will explore forensic odontology, how it is applied to human identification, and the methodology involved. You will also learn concepts of Biometrics and the inter-connection between lab-based analysis results, database searches and how their outcomes are arrived at. The module combines theory with practical laboratory sessions. You will apply advanced techniques to examine and interpret biological evidence, learning how to collect, analyse, and interpret complex samples with scientific rigour, while preserving their integrity and understanding the strengths and limitations of evidence in real forensic investigations. Practical activities include generating and interpreting DNA profiles, examining multiple biological evidence types, demonstrating an appreciation for standards and best practice involved, and presenting your findings clearly and professionally.

Module: 5FS014
Credits: 30
Period: 2
Type: Core

This module builds on the foundational skills and reflective practices introduced in the Level 4 'Succeeding at University' module, supporting students to deepen their professional identity and career readiness. It is designed to support learners in developing the knowledge, skills, and reflective practices essential for continuous professional growth in a dynamic and evolving workplace. Through a mix of practical experience and professional development sessions, this module will enable learners to explore essential themes such as personal effectiveness, leadership, communication, ethical practice, and lifelong learning. Drawing directly from work experience and/or professional setting, learners will reflect on their real-world experiences to deepen their understanding of what it means to grow and succeed in their chosen field. Students may draw on case studies or sector examples to connect theory to practice. Learners will engage in self-assessment, goal setting, and action planning to identify their strengths and areas for development. The module emphasizes reflective practice as a tool for professional learning and encourages learners to critically evaluate their experiences and performance in real-world contexts. Students will also develop their awareness and understanding of quality assurance in forensic science and the role of regulation and the Forensic Science Regulator. Through the application of international standards together with reference to guidance and best practice manuals published by organisations such as the European Network of Forensic Science Institutes (ENFSI), United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) and the Organization of Scientific Committees for Forensic Science (OSAC), students will gain a deep understanding of measures to ensure quality in forensic science.

Module: 5BM097
Credits: 60
Period: 3
Type: Core

This module will develop your technical and professional skills within a real work environment, enabling you to broaden your experience and enhance your employability. Graduates with relevant work experience are highly valued by employers, as they have a clearer understanding of workplace expectations and career pathways, alongside well-developed skills in self-organisation and independent working. By completing a placement in an area relevant to your programme, you will gain evidence of your ability to work effectively as part of a team and to apply your academic learning in practice. Employers often place greater emphasis on this type of experience than on academic grades alone. Placement opportunities also allow you to build professional networks, form lasting working relationships, and increase your chances of future employment, particularly with organisations you have previously worked with. Students who undertake substantial work experience and develop strong independent learning skills often achieve higher degree classifications.

Module: 6FS012
Credits: 30
Period: 4
Type: Core

This module explores the critical role of the forensic expert witness within the criminal justice system. Students will examine the responsibilities, ethical considerations, and legal frameworks governing expert testimony. Emphasis will be placed on the communication of complex scientific evidence in a clear, impartial, and legally compliant manner. In this module, you will explore a range of forensic specialisms through practical classes and case studies based on the expertise and/or case experience of your lecturers. Each session allows you to investigate real-world forensic scenarios, applying scientific techniques to analyse evidence. You will then compile your findings into an evidential statement, learning how to structure, interpret, and present scientific data in a professional and legally-relevant context. The module culminates in a mock court exercise, where you act as an expert witness, presenting and defending your evidential statement to peers and staff. This develops your analytical, reporting, and professional communication skills in a realistic forensic setting.

Module: 6FS014
Credits: 30
Period: 4
Type: Core

This module provides students with an in-depth understanding of the role of forensic anthropology in medico-legal and humanitarian contexts. Focusing on the identification and analysis of skeletal remains, the module equips students with the practical skills necessary to determine whether a material is bone, and if so, whether it is human or non-human. Through a combination of hands-on laboratory sessions, lectures, and case-based discussions, students will learn to recognise and classify skeletal elements, assess their significance, and contribute to building a biological profile. Students will explore the diverse environments in which forensic anthropologists operate, including crime scenes, mass fatality incidents, and archaeological recoveries. Emphasis will be placed on understanding the protocols for forensic recovery, ethical considerations, and the interdisciplinary collaboration essential to the field. By the end of the module, students will be able to critically assess bone identification scenarios, demonstrate competence in distinguishing human from animal bone, and contextualise their findings within forensic investigations. This module prepares students for advanced study or careers in forensic science, archaeology, and related disciplines, bridging theory with real-world application in the forensic sciences.

Module: 6FS011
Credits: 30
Period: 4
Type: Core

The honours project module will give you the opportunity to undertake an extended, problem-focused, original investigation related to your overall programme of study and is a requirement for the award of an Honours degree. The project will provide you with a choice based on your interests, modules studied previously, staff expertise and physical resources within the School. You will undertake either a laboratory-based, systematic review, science communications, educational or bioinformatics-type project. The project will develop your ability to plan and execute research, analyse quantitative and/or qualitative data, and critically evaluate findings. You’ll learn to present results clearly and coherently, using appropriate scientific formats and conventions. It will provide a valuable opportunity to showcase your problem-solving, scientific writing, and data-handling skills, preparing you for future employment or postgraduate study. 

Module: 6PL024
Credits: 30
Period: 4
Type: Core

This module explores the full scope of public protection policing, encompassing policy, research, theory, and practice. Students will examine the complex nature of vulnerability and public protection, gaining insight into how and why individuals become victims of crime. Key theoretical perspectives and concepts underpinning victimisation will be critically analysed. The module develops students’ understanding of the legal powers, legislation and policy relevant to the areas of policing practice concerned. These include child sexual exploitation, county lines, child criminal exploitation, modern slavery, domestic abuse, human trafficking, female genital mutilation, sexual offences, hate crime, and mental health related incidents. Students will apply evidence-based research to critically assess complex and sensitive cases. Consideration will be given to the impact of these offences on victims, their families, the wider community, and the criminal justice system. The module also explores how vulnerable individuals are supported by the police and partner agencies, with a focus on safeguarding and risk management. Multi-agency working is a central theme throughout, supported by analysis of serious case reviews and approaches to offender management. In addition, the module introduces students to contemporary policing technologies and the growing prevalence of digitally facilitated crime. Students will examine the role of the deep web, social media, hacking, and other forms of complex cyber-enabled offending, as well as the range of digital devices and technologies used within both policing and criminal contexts.

Potential Career Paths

Many companies have stressed the need for key transferable (professional) skills in the workplace.  We have embedded the development of key transferable skills, reflective practice and continuing professional development into the curriculum by using the Undergraduate Skills Recording (USR) tool as a vehicle to instil the concepts of reflective practice and professional development into each year of the course.  We envisage that the students will be able to demonstrate how they have developed the key transferable skills and should be able to articulate (and evidence) their strengths and weaknesses, via the USR tool, to potential employers, because they are well versed with the concepts of continuing professional development. We have embedded the University of Wolverhampton Enterprise and Employability Silver Award into the current Level 4 skills module and this will be transferred over into the Level 4 introductory forensic science module from 2019 onwards.

We have developed links with both the West Midlands Police and the West Midlands Police Forensic Science Support service. We have engaged in placement programmes, for example project Blue-Line with the West Midlands Police aimed at placing students with the Police and gaining valuable work experience. The sandwich version of the programme will permit students to engage in project blue-line or other sandwich placement opportunities.  We also have placement opportunities with the West Midlands Police Forensic Science Support Service.  Students who take advantage of these opportunities naturally increase their own employability post-graduation.

Using as close to real life simulations as possible, particularly with our crime scene scenarios, helps to prepare students for real world crime scene situations.

There are several modules that utilise special visiting lecturers (practitioners) that impart real world knowledge and experiences as much as possible to the classroom or practical setting to help prepare students as much as possible to work in the real world.  This includes several forensic science and policing activities that we run in career development week.

Additional Information

Everything you need to know about this course!

  • An established, named placement pipeline. Project Blue-Line and the direct relationship with West Midlands Police's Forensic Science Support Service aren't generic promises — they're specific, ongoing schemes with a track record of placing Wolverhampton students.
  • The same active West Midlands Police partnership as every version of this degree, formed in 2023, giving you guest lectures, professional-practice research opportunities and networking access to West Midlands Police's careers events alongside your placement year.
  • CSFS accreditation, providing the same independent quality assurance across every route into this degree.
  • A flexible entry point. T Level applicants and mature students without the standard two years of post-16 study can be considered for this route, widening access beyond a straightforward grades-only requirement.
  • A dedicated Career Development Week built specifically around forensic science and policing activities, in addition to the placement year itself.
  • A Discover Uni comparison you can point applicants to directly — the University's official Discover Uni listing lets prospective students independently compare this course's outcomes against other UK providers, which is worth signposting for applicants doing their own research.

The sandwich year adds a distinct layer of skills on top of the standard degree's academic outcomes:

  • Applied technical and professional competence — the direct ability to work effectively in a real forensic or policing environment, evidenced through a full year of workplace practice rather than short placements alone.
  • Independent working and self-organisation — skills specifically built and tested during your placement year, where you're operating as part of a professional team rather than an academic cohort.
  • The full academic skill set of the standard degree — integrated scientific and policing knowledge, scene and laboratory competence, investigative and strategic thinking (including the Case Assessment and Interpretation framework), critical interpretation of evidence, professional communication and reporting, and ethical and legal awareness.
  • Reflective professional practice — developed through the Level 5 Professional Development module and reinforced by a full year of applying it in the workplace, then carried into your final-year Honours Project.
  • A demonstrable, evidenced skills record — built through the Undergraduate Skills Recording tool across all four years, giving you a structured way to articulate your strengths and development to employers, not just a list of module titles.

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Home Sandwich £9790 per year 2026-27
International Sandwich £18700 per year 2026-27

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  • 96 UCAS points
  • A Levels - grades CCC / BCD, to include Biology or Chemistry.
  • BTEC L3 Extended Diploma or OCR Cambridge L3 Technical Extended Diploma in Applied Science - grades MMM
  • Access to HE Diploma (60 credits) of which a minimum of 45 must be at Level 3 (96 UCAS point equivalence, minimum 45 credits at merit, to include 36 credits in Science)
  • T Level - P - Core grade needs to be C or above

 

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Students must usually have studied for a minimum of two years post GCSE level. However, we will consider applications from mature students who do not have two years of post-16 study, where they have relevant work experience. Please see http://wlv.ac.uk/mature for further information.

If you've got other qualifications or relevant experience, please contact The Gateway for further advice before applying.

International entry requirements and application guidance can be found at http://www.wlv.ac.uk/international/apply

English language requirements also apply

Chartered Society of Forensic Sciences

The Chartered Society of Forensic Sciences provides an accreditation system for both undergraduate and postgraduate courses in forensic science and related topics. Accreditation is given provided the course content meets with the Society's component standards which provide a quality endorsement of the course.

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Changes for EU students:

The UK government has confirmed that EU students starting courses from 1 August 2021 will normally be classified as having Overseas Fee status. More information about the change is available at UKCISA:

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Students can apply to the Dennis Turner Opportunity Fund.

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