BSc Forensic Science with Foundation Year
Entry requirements
Academic Pathway:- Typical entry requirement: 48 UCAS points A Levels - grades DD / EEE BTEC L3 Extended Diploma or OCR Cambridge L3 Technical Extended Diploma - grades PPP BTEC L3 Diploma - grades MP Access to HE Diploma (60 credits) of which a minimum of 45 must be at Level 3 (48 UCAS point equivalence, minimum 45 credits at merit) T Levels with an overall grade of Pass and a minimum grade of D or E in Core International entry requirements and application guidance can be found here Use the UCAS Tariff calculator to check your qualifications and points Prepare for Foundation Pathway: - We will consider applicants who have not achieved level 3 qualifications if you have a keen interest in this subject area or hold relevant experience. To receive an offer through this route you will be required to successfully attend and pass a Prepare for Foundation event. This is a one-day programme which is designed to assess your keen interest or recent experience in the subject, through a written assessment and a variety of activities. During the event you will have the opportunity to ask questions, be introduced to studying a higher education foundation course and meet staff and fellow students. If you would like more advice and guidance about this admissions pathway, please contact Gateway to discuss and support you making an application to us. Other Requirements: Applicants must be 18 years old or above at the start of the course.
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What students say
Based on about 15 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 88%
- Learning opportunities: 94%
- Assessment and feedback: 89%
- Academic support: 90%
- Organisation and management: 90%
- Learning resources: 94%
- Student voice: 76%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 40 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 75%
- Left higher education: 20%
What graduates do next
Based on about 9 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 85%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Protective service occupations: 20%
- Customer service occupations: 15%
- Administrative occupations: 15%
- Natural and social science professionals: 5%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 85%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 50%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 50%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 70 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 6%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 4%
- West Midlands: 72%
- East of England: 8%
- London: 6%
- South East: 1%
- Wales: 3%
Who gets in
Based on about 35 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 80%
- Access course: 5%
- Other qualifications: 5%
- No formal qualifications: 5%
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): Bronze overall, Bronze for student experience, Bronze for student outcomes.
Modules
- Chemistry for Foundation Year Science
- Fundamental Biology for Forensic Science
- Problem Solving in Science
- Professional Standards Toolkit
- Forensic Biology
- Forensic Chemistry
- Introduction to Forensic Science
- Succeeding at University in Applied Sciences
- Crime Scene Investigation
- Drugs, Toxicology and Noxious Materials
- Forensic Biology and Identification
- Professional Development and Quality Assurance in Forensic Science
- Advanced topics and the Expert Witness
- Forensic Anthropology
- Forensic Science Honours Project
- Marks, traces, and physical evidence
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Forensic Science with Foundation Year at University of Wolverhampton 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 £21,500 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 with Foundation Year at University of Wolverhampton do next?
85% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Forensic Science with Foundation Year at University of Wolverhampton?
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 with Foundation Year at University of Wolverhampton?
The typical offer is DD at A level. The average entrant had 101 UCAS points.
Is BSc Forensic Science with Foundation Year at University of Wolverhampton 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 with Foundation Year at University of Wolverhampton?
75% of students continued into their second year, and 20% left higher education.