BSc Forensic Science
About this course
A BSc in Forensic Science (Hons), a forensic science degree focused on the investigation of crime scenes, physical evidence and biological materials. Core topics include Computer Architecture, Research Methods, and Critical & Analytical Thinking. Students can choose to undertake an optional placement year or an optional year abroad. The first year covers foundational concepts through Introduction to Biomolecules and Biochemistry, Cells to Systems, Genetics and Molecular Biology, and Foundations of Forensic Science, which introduces crime scene management and evidence collection. The second year progresses to Forensic Genetics, Physical Evidence, Complex Crime Scene Examination, and Digital Forensic Science. The final year focuses on Advanced Forensic Analysis, Forensic Science: International and Industrial Perspectives, Crime Scene to Courtroom, and an independent Research Project.
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Entry requirements
A level: BBC to include Biology and/or Chemistry. Excludes General Studies IB: 30 points to include 5 points in Biology or Chemistry at Higher level
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What students say
Based on about 28 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 90%
- Learning opportunities: 92%
- Assessment and feedback: 88%
- Academic support: 91%
- Organisation and management: 67%
- Learning resources: 76%
- Student voice: 82%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 85%
- Left higher education: 15%
What graduates do next
Based on about 14 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 50%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Unemployed: 15%
Most common jobs
- Protective service occupations: 15%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 10%
- Skilled trades occupations: 10%
- Caring personal services: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 65%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 50%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 65 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 3%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
- East Midlands: 8%
- West Midlands: 48%
- East of England: 10%
- London: 12%
- South East: 14%
- South West: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 95%
- Foundation course: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Introduction to Biomolecules and Biochemistry
- Cells to Systems – 30 credits
- Genetics and Molecular Biology – 30 credits
- Foundations of Forensic Science – 30 credits
- Forensic Genetics
- Physical Evidence
- Complex Crime Scene Examination
- Digital Forensic Science – 30 credits
- Advanced Forensic Analysis
- Forensic Science: International and Industrial Perspectives
- Crime Scene to Courtroom
- Research Project – 30 credits
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Forensic Science at Coventry University earn?
The median salary is £28,500 after 15 months, £22,000 after 3 years, £26,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £20,500 and £30,500. The £26,500 median after five years is £500 less than the UK median for Forensic and archaeological sciences.
What do graduates of BSc Forensic Science at Coventry University do next?
70% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Forensic Science at Coventry University?
90% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Forensic Science at Coventry University?
The typical offer is BBC at A level, or 30 points in the IB. The average entrant had 115 UCAS points.
Does BSc Forensic Science at Coventry University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Forensic Science at Coventry University?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.