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Course summary
Study BSc Forensic Investigation and produce high quality evidence that can be used in a court of law. You will benefit from our investment in state-of-the-art chemistry and biology labs where you will learn the scientific methods used to investigate and solve crimes.
Graduate with a Forensic Investigation degree and you will have the appropriate legal background in criminal and environmental law needed to become a forensic investigator. Our graduates are in demand in industries such as forensic science, environmental protection, pharmaceutical, food safety and anti-counterfeiting. Graduates also go on to research and development for the chemical industry, high school level teaching, masters study and some go on to become Chartered Chemists.
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- Chemistry, Royal Society of
How to apply
Apply by
29 January
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- F410
- Institution code:
- G42
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus Code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
Entry requirements
Standard Qualification requirements
A level - CCC
Year 1 Entry: CCC including Chemistry.
Year 2 Entry: BBB including Chemistry, Biology and Maths plus GCSE English at C/4
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - MMM
Year 1: BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma MMM in Forensic/Applied Science (must include Chemistry).
Year 2: BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma DDM in Applied/Forensic Science (must include Chemistry)
Scottish Higher - BBCC
including Chemistry
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 26 points
must include HL Chemistry at 4
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) - H3, H3, H3, H3
including Chemistry
Scottish HNC - Pass
Year 2 Entry: 15 credit HNC Applied Science with B in Graded Unit.,
Year 1 Entry: HNC Applied Science or other Science subject including Chemistry with B in Graded Unit.
Foundation Apprenticeship (SCQF Level 6) - Pass
Accepted as equivalent to one Higher at grade B as part of the overall grade profile of Highers required for entry. Any essential subjects at Higher should still be achieved in addition to the Foundation Apprenticeship.
T Level - Pass (C and above)
Health and Science: Science
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Scottish Higher - BCCC
including Chemistry
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
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| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | Overall score of 6.0 with the minimum of 5.5 in each element |
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Historical entry grades data BETA
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
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| England | £9535 | Year 1 |
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| Northern Ireland | £9535 | Year 1 |
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| Wales | £9535 | Year 1 |
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| Channel Islands | £9535 | Year 1 |
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| Republic of Ireland | £9535 | Year 1 |
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| Scotland | £1820 | Year 1 |
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| EU | £15200 | Year 1 |
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| International | £15200 | Year 1 |
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Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
Additional fee information
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Additional costs may apply to students on this programme. Please check the fees and funding section of the programme page on the GCU website for specific details.
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