Forensic Science Bournemouth University (BU)

Why study BSc (Hons) Forensic Science?

• Taught by professional practitioners and guest speakers who are experts in their respective fields, including forensic DNA profiling, crime scene investigation and forensic toxicology
• You will be taught in contemporary lecture halls and state-of-the-art labs where you’ll use cutting-edge equipment
• Take part in invaluable lab and fieldwork experience, including mock crime scenes and a live-fire exercise
• Provided with theoretical and practical training covering crime scene science, toxicology, chemistry and molecular biology
• Gain valuable work experience on your placement if you choose to take one and springboard into a career as a forensic investigator post-graduation
• You'll be career-ready, with 88% of graduates from our forensic and archaeological sciences courses in employment or further study after 15 months. (source DiscoverUni 2023)

Exploring crime scene science, toxicology, chemistry, and molecular biology, this degree is designed to be one of the most modern and relevant of its kind. It has been engineered to give you an understanding of the theory and practice of forensic science.

Entry requirements

For Spetember 2026 entry: The entry requirements for this course are 104–120 UCAS tariff points (A-level grades BCC–BBB) including a minimum of 2 A-levels or equivalent qualifications. We also accept a wide range of vocational qualifications including BTEC Extended Diploma (grade DMM) and T Levels (Merit).

Please see below some examples of the qualifications for entry onto Year 1 for September 2026 entry:

• China: Chinese Senior High School Graduation Certificate (Huikao) average 80%, or Gaokao 61-71%. Grade depends on the course

• France: Baccalaureate with 11.5–12.5 overall or 10.5-11.5 (international option)
• Hong Kong: HKDSE Diploma (4,4,3 to 4,4,4 from three subjects). Grade depends on the course
• India: All India Senior School Certificate Examination (Standard XII) 60-70%
• Spain: Titulo de Bachillerato with 6 - 7. Grade depends on the course
• Turkey: Devlet Lise Diplomasi/Lise Bitirme Diplomasi 3.5/5.0 or 70%

For Spetember 2026 entry: If English is not your first language, you will need IELTS (Academic) 6.0 with minimum 5.5 in each of the 4 components, or equivalent.

Foundation Year for Spetember 2026 entry: 48-72 UCAS tariff points.