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Forensic Science and Criminal Investigation BSc Hons

Forensic and Archaeological Sciences and Forensic and Archaeological Sciences at

University of Central Lancashire (UCLan)

:
4.29 / 5

STUDY MODE

Full-Time

LENGTH

3 years course

LOCATION

Main Site

PLACEMENT YEAR

Not Available

YEAR ABROAD

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FOUNDATION YEAR

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Forensic Science and Criminal Investigation BSc Hons

Course Overview

Discover the tools crucial to solving crime, with a degree built around the practical skills and scientific understanding of the collection and analysis of evidence.

**Why study

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Course webpage on University of Central Lancashire (UCLan)

Most helpful review for Forensic and Archaeological Sciences and Forensic and Archaeological Sciences at University of Central Lancashire (UCLan)

member589301
25th July 23

Forensic Science and Criminal Investigation, BSc Hons FullTime

Very good course, very practical and hands on, mostly practical in labs and crime scene houses/flats, lots of impressive placements available that you wouldn’t have chance to do anywhere else, very friendly and knowledgable teachers

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How do I apply and how easy is it to get in?

What you will need to do

Apply by 29 Jan

What you won’t need to do

Audition for a Place
Attend an interview
Submit a portfolio
Pass an entry test

Points of entry for Forensic Science and Criminal Investigation BSc Hons

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Entry requirements for Forensic and Archaeological Sciences and Forensic and Archaeological Sciences at University of Central Lancashire (UCLan)

Entry requirements are the formal requirements students need to meet to be considered for a place on a university course. But, each year many universities accept students with lower grades. The bar chart below shows the actual UCAS tariff points of students currently on this course.

Required subjects for Forensic Science and Criminal Investigation BSc Hons at University of Central Lancashire (UCLan)

104 to 112 UCAS points at A2

UCAS points for current students on Forensic and Archaeological Sciences and Forensic and Archaeological Sciences at University of Central Lancashire (UCLan)

Asked for: 104 UCAS Tariff points

English language requirements

6.0
Additional details
with no component score less than 5.5 (To have been taken within two years of the course commencement date)

How good is this course?

Most relevant Student Reviews for Forensic Science and Criminal Investigation BSc Hons at University of Central Lancashire (UCLan)

member11107830
1st May 24

Forensic Science and Criminal Investigation, BSc Hons FullTime

love my course will get me many job options read more

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member589301
25th July 23

Forensic Science and Criminal Investigation, BSc Hons FullTime

Very good course, very practical and hands on, mostly practical in labs and crime scene houses/flats, lots of impressive placements available that you wouldn’t have chance to do anywhere else, very friendly and knowledgable teachers read more

Value for Money
Teaching Quality
Personal Tutor
Course Content
Job Prospects
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member589276
25th July 23

Forensic Science and Criminal Investigation, BSc Hons FullTime

Too good. Very easy for an international student to copup with the educational environment read more

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member1188321
28th June 23

Forensic Science and Criminal Investigation, BSc Hons FullTime

Great hands on course however it doesn’t challenge students as much as it should, the lecturers don’t communicate well amongst themselves before releasing course content so there are some clashes or misconceptions when it comes to assignments read more

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Personal Tutor
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Most relevant Student Reviews for Forensic and Archaeological Sciences at University of Central Lancashire (UCLan)

member7123761
13th November 24

Forensic Science, BSc Hons FullTime

The are lots of jobs within the field due to the transferable skills you acquire but it can be hard to find that specific job you’ve had your heart set on especially CSI work read more

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Personal Tutor
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member11107830
1st May 24

Forensic Science and Criminal Investigation, BSc Hons FullTime

love my course will get me many job options read more

Value for Money
Teaching Quality
Personal Tutor
Course Content
Job Prospects
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member589301
25th July 23

Forensic Science and Criminal Investigation, BSc Hons FullTime

Very good course, very practical and hands on, mostly practical in labs and crime scene houses/flats, lots of impressive placements available that you wouldn’t have chance to do anywhere else, very friendly and knowledgable teachers read more

Value for Money
Teaching Quality
Personal Tutor
Course Content
Job Prospects
All reviews are the views of StudentCrowd members, not of StudentCrowd Limited
member589276
25th July 23

Forensic Science and Criminal Investigation, BSc Hons FullTime

Too good. Very easy for an international student to copup with the educational environment read more

Value for Money
Teaching Quality
Personal Tutor
Course Content
Job Prospects
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member1188321
28th June 23

Forensic Science and Criminal Investigation, BSc Hons FullTime

Great hands on course however it doesn’t challenge students as much as it should, the lecturers don’t communicate well amongst themselves before releasing course content so there are some clashes or misconceptions when it comes to assignments read more

Value for Money
Teaching Quality
Personal Tutor
Course Content
Job Prospects
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member1257310
4th May 21

Forensic Science, BSc Hons FullTime

Really interesting lectures with good job opportunities at the end read more

Value for Money
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