BSc Forensic Science
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Archaeology, combining forensic science with crime scene investigation. Core topics include laboratory techniques and research methods. The course includes a final-year research project and access to an on-campus crime scene house for simulated investigations. A personal academic tutor is assigned throughout the degree.
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Entry requirements
UCAS tariff points: 112 A-level: BBC BTEC National Extended Diploma: DMM T-level: Merit
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What students say
Based on about 13 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 97%
- Learning opportunities: 98%
- Assessment and feedback: 89%
- Academic support: 94%
- Organisation and management: 94%
- Learning resources: 98%
- Student voice: 96%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 25 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 70%
- Left higher education: 30%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 95%
- Other qualifications: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Cell Biology
- Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology
- Introduction to Forensic Science
- Skills for the Forensic Scientist
- Introduction to CSI
- Project and Career Development
- Crime Scene Investigation
- Forensic Archaeology and Anthropology
- Medical Forensic Science
- Environmental Forensic Science
- Forensic Analytical Investigations: Trace Evidence
- Research Project
- Interpretation, Evaluation and Reporting of Evidence
- Law and Order
- Forensic DNA Analysis
- Forensic Analytical Investigations: Drugs and Toxicology
- Applications of Advances in Forensic Science
- Expert Forensic Specialists at Scenes and Beyond
Questions about this course
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Forensic Science at University of Worcester?
97% 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 Worcester?
The typical offer is BBC at A level. The average entrant had 104 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BSc Forensic Science at University of Worcester?
70% of students continued into their second year, and 30% left higher education.