BSc Archaeology and Forensic Biology
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Archaeology, combining archaeological study with forensic investigation. Core topics include Research Methods, Fieldwork, Project Management, Communication & Writing, and Ethics & Professional Practice. The course includes a field school providing hands-on experience in excavation and laboratory analysis, and an optional year in industry placement with organisations such as commercial archaeological units and heritage organisations. Students complete an independent dissertation in the final year, designed and executed on a topic of their choice.
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Entry requirements
UCAS points: 112 points A level: Typical offer – BCC-BBC Must include A Level Biology or Chemistry IB: 26 points, including 5 in HL Biology or Chemistry
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What students say
Based on about 14 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 86%
- Learning opportunities: 83%
- Assessment and feedback: 79%
- Academic support: 90%
- Organisation and management: 81%
- Learning resources: 80%
- Student voice: 83%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 40 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 10%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 12 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 50%
- Working and studying: 25%
- Further study: 10%
Most common jobs
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 25%
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 15%
- Natural and social science professionals: 10%
- Teaching Professionals: 10%
- Caring personal services: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 85%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 40%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 40%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 170 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 43%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 9%
- East Midlands: 5%
- West Midlands: 15%
- East of England: 4%
- London: 3%
- South East: 8%
- South West: 2%
- Wales: 9%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 25 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 80%
- Baccalaureate: 5%
- Access course: 5%
- Other qualifications: 5%
- No formal qualifications: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- The Archaeology of Britain and Europe
- Science of Life
- Forensic Investigations
- Archaeology Field School
- Spanish: Communication in Practice
- French: Intermediate Language Development
- Spanish: Intermediate Language Development
- Chinese: Intermediate Language Development
- German: Communication in Practice
- French: Communication in Practice
- Subsidiary Language
- Archaeology in Action
- Crime Scene to Court
- Experiential Learning: Professional Practice in Archaeology
- Experiential Learning - Natural Sciences
- Work Placement - Natural Sciences
- Upper Intermediate Language Development and Global Employability
- Advanced Language Development and Global Sustainability
- Post Beginner Language Development and Global Cultures
- Experiential Overseas Learning
- Developing Intercultural Literacy and Cross-Cultural Skills
- Archaeology and Heritage Practice – Placement Year
- Industry Placement Year
- Study Abroad Immersive Year
- Archaeology Dissertation
- Archaeology and the Anthropocene
- Forensic Applications
- Investigative Forensics
- Pharmacology and Toxicology
- Natural Sciences Dissertation
- Archaeological Heritage and Public Archaeology
- Bioarchaeology
- Advanced Study in British and European Archaeology
- Digital Crime - Investigation and Intelligence
- Biotechnology
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Archaeology and Forensic Biology at University of Chester earn?
The median salary is £23,000 after 15 months, £19,500 after 3 years, £24,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £20,500 and £30,000. The £24,500 median after five years is £2,500 less than the UK median for Forensic and archaeological sciences.
What do graduates of BSc Archaeology and Forensic Biology at University of Chester do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Archaeology and Forensic Biology at University of Chester?
86% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Archaeology and Forensic Biology at University of Chester?
The typical offer is BCC at A level, or 26 points in the IB. The average entrant had 100 UCAS points.
Does BSc Archaeology and Forensic Biology at University of Chester include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Archaeology and Forensic Biology at University of Chester?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.