BSc Forensic Science
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Archaeology. Core topics include fieldwork, project management, and ethics and professional practice. A supervised structured project allows students to undertake independent research in the final year. An optional work placement year provides the opportunity to gain professional experience within the forensic science industry.
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Entry requirements
A level: BCC to BBC to include a Grade B in Biology, Chemistry or Applied Science IB: 29 points overall to include a Higher Level in Biology or Chemistry.
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Real offers for this course
Applicants have posted 1 UCAS decision for BSc Forensic Science (F410) at the University of Lincoln for 2027 entry so far. The published offer is BCC at A level.
What students say
Based on about 45 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 92%
- Learning opportunities: 88%
- Assessment and feedback: 90%
- Academic support: 92%
- Organisation and management: 88%
- Learning resources: 91%
- Student voice: 89%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 75 students who started
- Continued on course: 93%
- Left higher education: 5%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 1%
What graduates do next
Based on about 15 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 65%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Protective service occupations: 25%
- Sales occupations: 15%
- Elementary occupations: 15%
- Natural and social science professionals: 10%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 70%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 45%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 45%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 95 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 3%
- North West: 2%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 20%
- East Midlands: 27%
- West Midlands: 4%
- East of England: 18%
- London: 13%
- South East: 10%
- South West: 3%
Who gets in
Based on about 65 students who started
- A levels: 94%
- Access course: 2%
- Foundation course: 2%
- Other HE qualification: 3%
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, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Analytical Chemistry 1: Molecular Techniques
- Crime Scene Investigation
- Forensic Professional Practice 1
- Human Anatomy and Physiology
- Introduction to Life Sciences
- Advanced Crime Scene Investigation
- Analytical Chemistry 2
- Forensic Archaeology
- Forensic Professional Practice 2
- Marks and Traces
- Molecular Biology
- Forensic Science Work Placement Year
- SLS Study Abroad
- Applied Forensic Casework
- Biological Specialisms in Forensic Science
- Drugs of Abuse and Forensic Toxicology
- Fire, Explosives and Nuclear Forensics
- Introduction to Forensic Anthropology
- Structured Project
- Field Course (Forensic)
- Public Understanding of Forensic Science
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Forensic Science at University of Lincoln earn?
The median salary is £28,500 after 15 months, £21,000 after 3 years, £25,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £22,000 and £29,000. The £25,000 median after five years is £2,000 less than the UK median for Forensic and archaeological sciences.
What do graduates of BSc Forensic Science at University of Lincoln 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 Lincoln?
92% 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 Lincoln?
The typical offer is BCC at A level, or 29 points in the IB. The average entrant had 118 UCAS points.
Is BSc Forensic Science at University of Lincoln 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.
Does BSc Forensic Science at University of Lincoln include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on BSc Forensic Science at University of Lincoln?
93% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.