BSc Forensic Investigation
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Forensic Investigation, a science degree focusing on chemical analysis, criminal investigation techniques, and laboratory methodology. Students may choose to undertake an optional year abroad as part of their studies.
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Admissions (2022 entry, home applicants)
Offer rate 84%: 145 offers from 173 applications, from the university's Freedom of Information return.
What students say
Based on about 11 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 95%
- Learning opportunities: 91%
- Assessment and feedback: 90%
- Academic support: 100%
- Organisation and management: 97%
- Learning resources: 98%
- Student voice: 88%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 40 students who started
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 5%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 65 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 3%
- London: 2%
- South East: 2%
- Scotland: 94%
Who gets in
Based on about 40 students who started
- A levels: 80%
- Other HE qualification: 20%
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Forensic Investigation at Glasgow Caledonian University earn?
The median salary is £23,000 after 3 years, £29,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £24,000 and £34,000. The £29,000 median after five years is £2,000 more than the UK median for Forensic and archaeological sciences.
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Forensic Investigation at Glasgow Caledonian University?
95% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Forensic Investigation at Glasgow Caledonian University?
The average entrant had 160 UCAS points.
What is the offer rate for BSc Forensic Investigation at Glasgow Caledonian University?
84% of home applicants received an offer for 2022 entry: 145 offers from 173 applications, according to the university's Freedom of Information return.
How many students continue on BSc Forensic Investigation at Glasgow Caledonian University?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.