BSc Psychology with Forensic Biology
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Psychology with Forensic Biology, a psychology degree centred on behavioural analysis, scientific research methods, and biological applications in criminal investigations. Core topics include Data Analysis, Statistics, Laboratory Techniques, Research Methods, Project Management, Communication & Writing, Critical & Analytical Thinking, Human Behaviour, and Global & Comparative Perspective. Students have the option to undertake an optional year abroad. The first year covers core subjects through Individual and Social Processes, Introduction to Research in Psychology, Introduction to Brain, Mind and Development, and Exploring and Researching Life Sciences. The second year progresses with Further Research in Psychology, Psychology in Society, Psychology: Careers and Community, and Crime Scene to Court, alongside options for an industry placement year or an immersive study abroad year. The final year examines advanced topics and culminates in the Psychology Dissertation, supported by compulsory modules including Psychopathology, Biological, Cognitive and Developmental Psychology, Forensic Applications, and Investigative Forensics.
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Entry requirements
UCAS points: 112 points A level: Typical offer – BCC-BBC Must include A Level Biology IB: 26 points, including 5 in HL Biology
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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: 66%
- Learning opportunities: 63%
- Assessment and feedback: 68%
- Academic support: 67%
- Organisation and management: 41%
- Learning resources: 77%
- Student voice: 48%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 10 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 16 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 60%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Further study: 20%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Teaching Professionals: 15%
- Caring personal services: 15%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
- Sales occupations: 10%
- Welfare and housing associate professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 95%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 85%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 70%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 190 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 2%
- North West: 45%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 6%
- East Midlands: 4%
- West Midlands: 19%
- East of England: 5%
- London: 3%
- South East: 4%
- South West: 1%
- Wales: 10%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 90%
- Access course: 5%
- No formal qualifications: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Individual and Social Processes
- Introduction to Research in Psychology
- Introduction to Brain, Mind and Development
- Exploring and Researching Life Sciences
- 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
- Applied Psychology
- Further Research in Psychology
- Psychology in Society
- Psychology: Careers and Community
- Crime Scene to Court
- Industry Placement Year
- Study Abroad Immersive Year
- Psychopathology
- Biological, Cognitive and Developmental Psychology
- Psychology Dissertation
- Forensic Applications
- Investigative Forensics
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Psychology with Forensic Biology at University of Chester earn?
The median salary is £25,000 after 15 months, £20,500 after 3 years, £25,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £20,500 and £30,500. The £25,000 median after five years is £2,500 less than the UK median for Psychology.
What do graduates of BSc Psychology with 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 Psychology with Forensic Biology at University of Chester?
66% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Psychology with Forensic Biology at University of Chester?
The typical offer is BCC at A level, or 26 points in the IB. The average entrant had 106 UCAS points.
Does BSc Psychology with 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 Psychology with Forensic Biology at University of Chester?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.