BSc Forensic Science
Liverpool John Moores University
What students say
Based on about 40 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 84%
- Learning opportunities: 84%
- Assessment and feedback: 70%
- Academic support: 84%
- Organisation and management: 84%
- Learning resources: 88%
- Student voice: 70%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 65 students who started
- Continued on course: 84%
- Left higher education: 16%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 75 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 77%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 3%
- West Midlands: 5%
- East of England: 1%
- South West: 4%
- Wales: 7%
- Northern Ireland: 3%
Who gets in
Based on about 55 students who started
- A levels: 93%
- Access course: 4%
- Foundation course: 2%
- No formal qualifications: 2%
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): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Forensic Science at Liverpool John Moores University earn?
The median salary is £21,000 after 3 years, £26,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £23,500 and £30,000. The £26,500 median after five years is £500 less than the UK median for Forensic and archaeological sciences.
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Forensic Science at Liverpool John Moores University?
84% 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 Liverpool John Moores University?
The average entrant had 137 UCAS points.
Is BSc Forensic Science at Liverpool John Moores University 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 Liverpool John Moores 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 Liverpool John Moores University?
84% of students continued into their second year, and 16% left higher education.