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BSc (Hons) Forensic Science

BSc (Hons) Part-time 6 years, Full-time 3 years

From the crime scene to the witness box: a CSFS-accredited forensic science degree built around real casework, hands-on laboratory training and a guaranteed professional placement — preparing you for a career as a forensic scientist, CSI or laboratory analyst. 

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From the crime scene to the witness box: a CSFS-accredited forensic science degree built around real casework, hands-on laboratory training and a guaranteed professional placement — preparing you for a career as a forensic scientist, CSI or laboratory analyst. 

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BSc (Hons)
Start date(s)
14 September 2026
UCAS Code
F410
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Course length
Part-time (6 years),Full-time (3 years)
Campus location
University: City Campus
School
School of Pharmacy and Life Sciences
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Why choose this course?

Choosing a forensic science degree means choosing who trains you, where you'll train, and how close that training sits to real casework. At Wolverhampton, all three answers are built around direct professional relevance:

  • Professionally accredited. The course is accredited by the Chartered Society of Forensic Sciences (CSFS), and Wolverhampton was the first university in the West Midlands to achieve full CSFS accreditation for BSc Forensic Science — re-confirmed at a recent surveillance visit that praised the quality of the award. The degree is also recognised by the Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) as meeting the academic requirement for Associate Membership.
  • Trained alongside serving forensic professionals. Through the University of Wolverhampton and West Midlands Police Forensic Science Partnership, you'll get guest lectures from practising officers and forensic staff, access to professional-practice research projects, and networking routes into West Midlands Police's Forensic Services department.
  • A guaranteed professional placement. Every student on this course is guaranteed a placement — no competing for a limited number of spaces. You leave with genuine, evidenced experience on your CV, not just classroom theory.
  • Taught by people who do the job. Lectures, labs and case studies are led by experienced forensic practitioners and active researchers, so what you're taught reflects current procedure, not a decade-old textbook.
  • Purpose-built facilities. You'll work in the Rosalind Franklin Science Building, with access to Locard House and dedicated crime scene simulation facilities alongside advanced laboratory instrumentation.

Forensic science applies scientific method to criminal and civil investigation — from recovering evidence at a scene, through laboratory analysis, to explaining what that evidence means in a court of law. This course takes you through that entire pathway. You'll build the scientific grounding in biology, chemistry, statistics and Bayesian reasoning that underpins forensic casework, then apply it through recovering, analysing and interpreting evidence, and finally learn to communicate your findings clearly to specialist and non-specialist audiences alike, including inside a mock courtroom.

In addition, if you choose to undertake a sandwich degree, the course will allow you to acquire technical skills in the workplace and enable you to integrate knowledge gained in the theoretical aspects of the course into the professional environment.

Accredited by The Chartered Society of Forensic Sciences

University of Wolverhampton and West Midlands Police Forensic Science Partnership

Teaching Innovation Award winners 2022

Chartered Society of Forensic Science Logo    Logo of the West Midlands Police   Teaching Innovation Award Winner icon

What's unique about this course?

Most forensic science degrees teach the science and the crime scene skills. Wolverhampton goes further in three specific ways:

  • You learn to think like a working forensic expert, not just a lab technician. From your first year, teaching is built around the Case Assessment and Interpretation (CAI) framework used across the profession, with a deliberate emphasis on Bayesian reasoning — the statistical logic forensic scientists use to weigh the strength of evidence and express it as a likelihood, not a certainty.
  • You cross-examine your own evidence — literally. In your final year, Advanced Topics and the Expert Witness culminates in a mock court exercise: you present and defend an evidential statement as an expert witness, in front of peers and staff. Few undergraduate forensic courses put students in the witness box before graduation.
  • Specialisms that go beyond the standard curriculum. Alongside core DNA, drugs, toxicology and crime scene modules, you'll study Forensic Anthropology — identifying and analysing skeletal remains for medico-legal and humanitarian casework — a specialism not every UK forensic science degree offers at undergraduate level.
  • Quality assurance is taught as a career skill, not an afterthought. You'll study the Forensic Science Regulator's statutory Code of Practice, ISO accreditation standards, and international guidance from bodies like ENFSI and OSAC — the exact frameworks employers expect you to already understand on day one of the job.
  • A direct line into a live regional police force. The West Midlands Police partnership isn't a guest-lecture add-on — it shapes case studies, offers research-project routes, and gives you employability access most competitor courses in the region can't match.

What happens on the course?

Across three years (or six part-time), you move from the fundamentals of forensic science through to designing and defending your own piece of original research — building technical, analytical and courtroom-ready communication skills at every stage.

Year 1 — Building your scientific foundation
You start with the biology, chemistry and legal grounding every forensic scientist needs, taught from day one in a forensic context rather than as abstract science.

  • Learn core biological and chemical principles — cell biology, genetics, atomic structure and chemical reactions — alongside the analytical and laboratory skills that turn theory into usable evidence.
  • Get introduced to the legal and regulatory framework forensic scientists work within, including the role of the Forensic Science Regulator and ISO laboratory accreditation.
  • Build your academic and digital skills, including scientific literature searching, data handling and the responsible use of AI in academic work, through a dedicated induction module.

Year 2 — Specialising in major evidence types
This is where the course opens out into the core disciplines of forensic casework.

  • Work with DNA profiling, fingerprint and biometric evidence, and forensic odontology to understand how human identification actually happens in practice.
  • Study drugs, toxicology and noxious substances, including how poisoning, overdose and postmortem cases are investigated using chromatographic analysis (GC-FID/MS and LC/MS).
  • Manage complex and major crime scenes, learning scene preservation, forensic strategy and evidence recovery to the standards of ISO 17020.
  • Reflect on your own professional development and start applying quality assurance principles to your own practice.

Year 3 — Becoming the expert in the room
Your final year sharpens the skills that separate a graduate from a working professional.

  • Examine physical evidence types — toolmarks, footwear impressions, ballistics, glass, fibres and soils — and learn to evaluate how reliable each type of evidence really is.
  • Study forensic anthropology, learning to identify and analyse skeletal remains for medico-legal and humanitarian investigations.
  • Prepare and defend an evidential statement as an expert witness in a mock court exercise.
  • Complete your Honours Project: an independent, in-depth investigation into a forensic topic of your choice — from DNA analysis to decomposition — supervised one-to-one by a specialist academic.

Throughout all three years, teaching blends lectures, demonstrations and guided labs early on with case-study analysis, simulated crime scenes and group project work as you progress — supported by Canvas for on-demand access to recordings, discussion boards and interactive resources.

We are currently reviewing our foundation course to enhance student learning and success. Course details may be subject to updates. Please keep an eye on our pages for updates.

Placements on the course

We’ve built professional placements into every degree, every student will be guaranteed a professional placement. Our placements give you the real-world exposure and proven experience your CV needs, while building the industry networks essential for your career.

These short-term, structured experiences include:

  • Short duration: condensed work-like experience in professional environments
  • Academic integration: always linked to coursework, assessments or professional development modules
  • Project-based learning: students work on specific tasks or research with an organisation
  • Flexible format: can be in-person, remote, hybrid or virtual
  • Skill development: enhances workplace skills like communication, teamwork and problem-solving
  • Experiential learning: helping to close the gap between knowledge gained and the skills needed to succeed

Employability on the course

Every part of this degree is built with your next step in mind — not bolted on at the end.

  • Career-ready from year one. An extended induction gets you settled quickly, while structured learning pathways build technical and professional skills progressively across all three years.
  • A professional portfolio you actually build, not just talk about. CV writing, poster presentations, professional-style reports and video submissions run throughout the course, giving you tangible evidence of your skills for job applications.
  • Learning shaped by employers, not just textbooks. Course content is kept current through staff research, professional casework experience, and the West Midlands Police partnership, so what you study reflects what the sector actually needs.
  • A guaranteed profesional placement built into every student's journey (see below), giving you workplace evidence before you graduate.
  • Support that continues after teaching stops. One-to-one tutorials, academic advising and the University's Careers and Workplace team help with CV writing, interview preparation and job-hunting strategy.

Where graduates go. This degree prepares you for direct entry into forensic and scientific careers, including trainee forensic scientist, crime scene investigator, and laboratory-based scientific roles, as well as quality assurance and quality control positions. The analytical, evidence-evaluation and reporting skills you build also transfer well beyond forensics — graduates have gone on to further study (including forensic anthropology postgraduate research), science education, and analytical roles such as criminal intelligence analysis with the police.

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: 4FS013
Credits: 30
Period: 1
Type: Core

This module introduces students to the fundamental chemical principles as applied to forensic science. Students will gain a grounding in atomic structure, bonding, chemical reactions, analytical principles, and laboratory skills relevant to forensic investigations. Practical sessions reinforce core chemical techniques, data handling, and good laboratory practice essential for more advanced forensic and analytical work.

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: 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: 5FS017
Credits: 30
Period: 2
Type: Core

This module builds on your technical knowledge of bulk drug chemistry towards critically analysing and interpreting complex biofluid evidence related to drugs, alcohol, corrosives and poisons. The content spans the UK legal framework and Coroner’s court perspectives on drugs, alcohol and noxious substances. Practicals will develop your technical skills in advanced analytical instrumentation, preventing sample contamination throughout the chain of custody. Data will be processed and interpreted from a range of chromatographic systems (GC-FID/MS & LC/MS). The quality assurance framework will enhance your understanding of the strengths and limitations of such toxicology data in real forensic investigations. You will study pharmacokinetics and bodily fluids commonly encountered in cases of poisoning, overdose, accidental exposures and postmortem. The case study approach combines theory with practical laboratory and IT data sessions. You will apply advanced techniques to examine and interpret toxicological evidence, learning how to collect, prepare samples, analyse, process and interpret complex data with scientific rigour. Practical activities include generating and interpreting drug profiles from high throughput analysis, examining multiple biological evidence types, and presenting your findings clearly and professionally in scientific reports for court purposes. The UK Forensic Science Regulator (FSR) references “Drugs, Toxicology and Noxious Materials” as a recognised operational grouping, showing that these materials are handled within the regulated forensic science system. This module content aligns with the guidelines on toxicology FSAs spanning drugs, alcohol and noxious substances currently being established by the Forensic Regulators Act 2021 and associated Code of Practice controls, as developed by the UK and Ireland Association of Forensic Toxicologists.

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: 6FS012
Credits: 30
Period: 3
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: 3
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: 3
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: 6FS013
Credits: 30
Period: 3
Type: Core

This module introduces students to the scientific examination and interpretation of marks, traces, and physical evidence commonly encountered in forensic investigations. Building on core forensic science principles, the module covers the recovery, analysis, and evaluation of a wide range of evidence types which could include toolmarks, footwear impressions, ballistics, gunshot residue, glass, fibres, plant material, and soils. Students will explore the scientific and evidential value of a variety of evidence types, considering factors such as transfer, persistence, and reliability in the context of criminal investigations. The module combines theoretical lectures with hands-on practical sessions, enabling students to apply forensic techniques in a controlled laboratory setting. Practical work includes the recovery, examination, and comparison of marks and physical evidence, as well as exercises in documenting and interpreting findings. Students will also learn to evaluate evidential significance, critically assess limitations, and understand the role of evidence in supporting investigative and legal processes. Emphasis is placed on topics like contamination prevention, quality control, and clear record-keeping. By the end of the module, students will have developed practical analytical skills, critical thinking, and the ability to communicate forensic findings confidently, preparing them for further study in forensic science and careers in laboratory-based forensic roles.

Potential Career Paths

Forensic Science graduates have excellent job prospects. According to unistats.com, 85% of our graduates are in employment within 6 months of leaving, placing us in the top 10 universities for employability.

Employment opportunities exist for you with the Forensic Science Sector both with independent providers of forensic analysis and police scientific work, insurance companies, legal firms and independent forensic laboratories.

Examples of possible future careers include scene of crime work, quality assurance in food and pharmaceutical manufacturing, trading standards, public and industrial health and safety, and accident investigation.

You could also train to become a science teacher or continue your studies as a postgraduate either on a Masters course or PhD.

Some of our graduates are working for LGC Forensics and Key Forensics as forensic scientists.

Others are working for the West Midlands Police, West Mercia Police, Staffordshire Police and the Leicestershire Constabulary as crime scene investigators, fingerprint and footwear analysts, criminal intelligence analysts and police officers.


Learn more about what you can do with a forensic science degree.

Additional Information

Everything you need to know about this course!

  • Learn from people who do the job. Your lecturers include forensic practitioners and active research scientists solving real problems, not just teaching from a syllabus.
  • Train in purpose-built facilities. You'll work in the state-of-the-art Rosalind Franklin Science Building, with access to Locard House and dedicated crime scene investigation facilities.
  • First in the West Midlands. Wolverhampton was the first university in the region to achieve full CSFS accreditation for BSc Forensic Science — re-confirmed at a recent surveillance visit that specifically praised the quality of the award. The course is also recognised by the Royal Society of Chemistry for Associate Membership.
  • A genuine police partnership. The University of Wolverhampton and West Midlands Police Forensic Science Partnership (formed in 2023) gives you guest lectures from policing and forensic professionals, professional-practice research project options, work experience placements, and access to West Midlands Police careers events and networking.

By graduation, you'll be able to:

  • Apply core scientific and technical knowledge — a thorough, integrated understanding of the biology, chemistry, mathematics and statistics (including Bayesian reasoning) that underpins forensic science, using appropriate digital tools and advanced laboratory techniques.
  • Work competently at scenes and in laboratories — identifying, documenting, collecting, preserving and analysing evidence safely and accurately, using the right equipment and procedures for the job.
  • Think investigatively and strategically — designing forensic strategies for complex cases using frameworks like Case Assessment and Interpretation (CAI), while applying quality assurance, contamination control and legal standards throughout.
  • Interpret evidence critically and form expert opinion — articulating conclusions with appropriate expression of uncertainty and statistical likelihood, and with demonstrable impartiality.
  • Communicate and report to a professional standard — producing clear, accurate written and oral findings tailored to legal, law enforcement and public audiences, including expert testimony suitable for court.
  • Work with professional, ethical and legal awareness — understanding your responsibilities around human tissue, digital data and sensitive materials, and staying reflective as the discipline evolves.

Beyond the forensic-specific outcomes, you'll graduate numerate, digitally confident, and able to explain complex science in plain language — skills that transfer directly into laboratory work, quality assurance, science communication, and research roles across the wider scientific sector.

Location Mode Sep intake Fee Year
Home Full-time £9790 per year 2026-27
Home Part-time £4895 per year# 2026-27
International Full-time £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

 

"During my degree I had the opportunity to study a Forensic Anthropology module, which ignited an unquenchable interest in ‘bones and bodies’. Because of this, I went on to study for a Masters in Forensic and Biological Anthropology. I am now back at the University completing my Ph.D. research on post mortem decomposition."

"During the course I found that all of the lecturers were very knowledgeable, approachable and caring. I was quite ill during my last year, but allowances were made which helped me cope. I always felt there was someone to turn to when I needed help."

"Last year, I landed a dream job! As a criminal intelligence analyst with the West Midlands Police I help to reduce crime, disorder, and antisocial behaviour. To get the job, I had to show that I had both the ability to work analytically and a logical way of thinking. The Forensic Science degree at Wolverhampton was the perfect preparation for this! The final year project was especially useful, because it helped me to develop the analytical skills I need for the job and gave me the confidence to present my work, which are both important aspects of my new job."

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.

Tuition Fees Loan (Home Fee Status):

Most students will be able to apply for a loans to pay for these subject to eligibility. To find out more information please refer to the government Student Finance website.

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:

EU citizens living in the UK with 'settled' status, and Irish nationals living in the UK or Ireland, will still be classified as Home students, providing they meet the usual residency requirements, for more information about EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS)


Self-funding:

If you don’t want to take out a loan to pay your fees or if you aren’t eligible to receive a loan, you might want to take advantage of the University’s scheme to pay by instalments: See How to pay.

For more information please contact the Gateway.


Your employer, embassy or organisation can pay for your Tuition fees:

If your employer, embassy or organisation agrees to pay all or part of your tuition fees; the University will refer to them as your sponsor and will invoice them for the appropriate amount.

We must receive notification of sponsorship in writing as soon as possible, and before enrolment, confirming that the sponsor will pay your tuition fees.


Financial Hardship:

Students can apply to the Dennis Turner Opportunity Fund.

for help with course related costs however this cannot be used for fees or to cover general living costs.


Bursaries and Scholarships:

In addition the University also offers a range of Bursaries and Scholarships packages

You can find more information on the University’s Funding, cost, fee and support pages.

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