BSc Forensic Science
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Forensic Science, a forensic science degree covering crime scene investigation, analytical laboratory methods, biological sciences, and courtroom procedures. Core topics include Data Analysis, Statistics, Research Methods, and Communication & Writing. This course includes a compulsory foundation year. The course begins with Year 0, featuring modules such as Preparing for Learning in Higher Education, Group Challenge (Sciences), Foundation in Data Analysis, and Introduction to Biological Sciences 1. Year 1 builds foundational knowledge through Introduction to Forensic Science, Skills for Biomedical and Forensic Scientists, Biochemistry, and Cell Structure and Function. Year 2 advances into practical and theoretical investigation via Crime Scene Investigation, Crime Scene to Courtroom, Human Anatomy, and Professional and Research Skills for Biomedical and Forensic Scientists. The final year culminates in core studies like Expert Witness and the Law, Individual Research Project, Forensic Toxicology and Drugs of Abuse, and Advanced Forensic Science, alongside optional modules covering areas such as Environmental Forensic Science and Specialist Forensic Science Techniques.
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Entry requirements
Most importantly, you need ambition. Together with our support and opportunities, you can go further than you ever thought possible. Our typical offer for this course is 96–112 UCAS points . Our contextual offer is 96 points. But there’s no ceiling on ambition. At least 80 points must come from A levels, BTEC, or other equivalent qualifications . Remember, we look at your whole application – not just grades. Achievements, work experience, extracurricular activities: they all count here. We also consider qualifications and experience from the UK and worldwide that may not exactly match those listed. Not sure if you’ll meet the entry requirements? Talk to our Admissions team today . We’ll look at your circumstances, give you personalised guidance and help you understand your options, one of which could be a Foundation Year . Applicants should have A level Biology, Chemistry, or Applied Science at Grade C or above (or merit from relevant BTEC). Applicants taking the reformed A-level must also Pass the practical element. Alternative qualifications IB Diploma: 28 points including 5 in HL Biology or Chemistry. Pass Access to HE Diploma overall with a minimum of 96-112 UCAS tariff points including a minimum of 18 credits at Merit in Biology or Chemistry.
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What students say
Based on about 45 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 88%
- Learning opportunities: 78%
- Assessment and feedback: 77%
- Academic support: 87%
- Organisation and management: 73%
- Learning resources: 87%
- Student voice: 77%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 70%
- Left higher education: 20%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 13 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 50%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Further study: 15%
- Unemployed: 20%
Most common jobs
- Natural and social science professionals: 20%
- Elementary occupations: 15%
- Engineering professionals: 15%
- Skilled trades occupations: 5%
- Teaching Professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 85%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 70%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 55%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 285 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 4%
- North West: 13%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 39%
- East Midlands: 8%
- West Midlands: 5%
- East of England: 7%
- London: 8%
- South East: 10%
- South West: 2%
- Wales: 2%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 40%
- Access course: 10%
- Other HE qualification: 40%
- No formal qualifications: 10%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- The Chartered Society of Forensic Sciences provides an accreditation system for both undergraduate and postgraduate courses in forensic science and related topics. Accreditation is given provided the course content meets with the Society's component standards which provide a quality endorsement of the course.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Preparing for Learning in Higher Education
- Group Challenge (Sciences)
- Foundation in Data Analysis
- Introduction to Biological Sciences 1
- Introduction to Chemistry
- Foundation Maths Skills
- Foundation Mathematics A
- Foundation Mathematics 1
- Introduction to Forensic Science
- Skills for Biomedical and Forensic Scientists
- Biochemistry
- Cell Structure and Function
- Introduction to Forensic Analytical Techniques
- Human Physiology
- Crime Scene Investigation
- Crime Scene to Courtroom
- Human Anatomy
- Professional and Research Skills for Biomedical and Forensic Scientists
- Diagnostic Cellular Pathology
- Forensic Science in Practice
- Expert Witness and the Law
- Individual Research Project
- Forensic Toxicology and Drugs of Abuse
- Advanced Forensic Science
- Environmental Forensic Science
- Specialist Forensic Science Techniques
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Forensic Science at University of Hull earn?
The median salary is £27,000 after 15 months, £25,500 after 3 years, £30,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £25,000 and £38,000. The £30,500 median after five years is £3,500 more than the UK median for Forensic and archaeological sciences.
What do graduates of BSc Forensic Science at University of Hull do next?
80% 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 University of Hull?
88% 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 University of Hull?
The typical offer is 28 points in the IB. The average entrant had 113 UCAS points.
Is BSc Forensic Science at University of Hull accredited?
Yes. The Chartered Society of Forensic Sciences provides an accreditation system for both undergraduate and postgraduate courses in forensic science and related topics. Accreditation is given provided the course content meets with the Society's component standards which provide a quality endorsement of the course.
How many students continue on BSc Forensic Science at University of Hull?
70% of students continued into their second year, and 20% left higher education.