BSc Forensic Science with Sandwich Placement
Entry requirements
96 UCAS points A Levels - grades CCC / BCD, to include Biology or Chemistry. BTEC L3 Extended Diploma or OCR Cambridge L3 Technical Extended Diploma in Applied Science - grades MMM Access to HE Diploma (60 credits) of which a minimum of 45 must be at Level 3 (96 UCAS point equivalence, minimum 45 credits at merit, to include 36 credits in Science) T Level - P - Core grade needs to be C or above Use the UCAS Tariff calculator to check your qualifications and points Students must usually have studied for a minimum of two years post GCSE level. However, we will consider applications from mature students who do not have two years of post-16 study, where they have relevant work experience. Please see http://wlv.ac.uk/mature for further information. If you've got other qualifications or relevant experience, please contact The Gateway for further advice before applying. International entry requirements and application guidance can be found at http://www.wlv.ac.uk/international/apply English language requirements also apply
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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%
- Caring personal services: 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
TEF 2023 (whole university): Bronze overall, Bronze for student experience, Bronze for student outcomes.
Modules
- 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
- Sandwich Placement (Life Sciences)
- 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 Sandwich Placement 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 Sandwich Placement 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 Sandwich Placement 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 Sandwich Placement at University of Wolverhampton?
The typical offer is CCC at A level. The average entrant had 101 UCAS points.
Does BSc Forensic Science with Sandwich Placement at University of Wolverhampton include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has a compulsory placement year.
How many students continue on BSc Forensic Science with Sandwich Placement at University of Wolverhampton?
75% of students continued into their second year, and 20% left higher education.