BSc (Hons) Forensic Science

200 UCAS tariff points, which would normally include at least one science subject (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Human Biology) at A level/VCE 6 unit A Level.
Points generated by GCE AS/VCE AS Level and Key Skills qualifications, will be considered.
IB Points: 30
BTEC National Diploma: Merits in relevant subjects
GCSE Maths at Grade C or equivalent.

Students without the above qualifications but possessing relevant work experience, are invited to apply. Such applications will be considered on an individual basis.

International entry criteria
International students need to meet our English language requirement at either IELTS at 5.5 or above, TOEFL paper based test score at 525 or above, TOEFL computer based test score at 196 or above, TOEFL internet based test score at 69 or above. Contact our International Office to find out what international qualifications you need to get onto a course www.tvu.ac.uk/international

Work experience required
Students without the above qualifications but possessing relevant work experience, are invited to apply. Such applications will be considered on an individual basis.

Year 1 (Level 4)
- Introduction to Forensic Science 
- The Criminal Process 
- Building Blocks of Life 
- The Crime Scene and Crime Investigation 
- Chemistry for the Biosciences 
- Human Body – Form & Function 

Year 2 (Level 5)
- Disease and the Human Body 
- Trial, Evidence and the Adversarial System 
- Molecular Biology 
- Research Methods 
- Pharmacology 
- Analytical Methods 

Year 3 (Level 6)
- Drugs of Abuse 
- Psychology of Crime 
- Criminal Law: Current Proposals for Reform 
- Project/Dissertation 
- Experiential Learning in Forensic Science.

BSc (Hons) Forensic Science 

FdSc Forensic Science 

BSc (Hons) Criminology, Policing and Forensics 

BSc (Hons) Psychology with Forensics

Exit skills
On completion of the programme, you will have developed a range of skills encompassing methods of scientific analysis and research, molecular biology, toxicology, psychological profiling, insights into the criminal justice system, and an in-depth knowledge of the process of criminal investigation. These qualities will allow you to pursue a career in Forensic Science.

Career progression
As a practising Forensic Scientist you may specialise in a particular aspect of Forensic Science for example, Reporting Officer, Scene of Crime Examiner, Fingerprint Expert, Imaging Specialist, Accident or Fire Investigator, Firearms Expert or Pathology Specialist.

On completion of this course you are able to progress to:
- Masters of Science - Level 7
- CPPD - Level 7

Thames Thames Valley University - The University in West London

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Thames Valley University (TVU) is one of the UK’s largest and most diverse Universities with around 25 000 students from 117 countries. The University campuses are located in West London (Ealing and Brentford) and Reading. All have excellent road and rail links.

Academic strengths
Thames Valley University offers a huge range of vocational and academic courses, offering pre-university, undergraduate, postgraduate and research education programmes as well as professional and short courses. The University is the largest provider of education in Hospitality, Healthcare, Business Management, Music and related disciplines in the UK.

TVU’s Reading campus provides a large range of pre-university courses including A-Levels, English language courses and National Diplomas.

The Graduate School
The Graduate School was set up in 2005 to enhance and co-ordinate support for all postgraduate research programmes and for research activity across the University. The University offers Master’s programmes in Research, in Learning and Teaching, as well as conventional MPhil, PhD and Professional Doctorate (music and health related). Research information is available at tvu.ac.uk/research. Thames Valley University is currently developing Professional Doctorate programmes. www.tvu.ac.uk/research. Thames Valley University have a 97% graduate employment rate. (TVU - Rated best for graduate employment, tvu.ac.uk/bestrecord).

Employer engagement is fundamental to the University’s operation and purpose, as TVU is the largest single source of skilled and qualified people for employers in the Thames Valley and West London region, with 90 per cent of graduates finding employment within their field of study.

TVU is proud of its tradition of excellence in high quality teaching. Many of the academics have worked or are currently working professionally in their field of expertise.

Thames Valley University participate in the Erasmus programme and also have international exchanges, please visit our website for more information.