Go beyond the police tape with this fascinating and highly-practical Forensic Sciences degree. Learn the techniques that underpin the recognition, identification, recovery, analysis and evaluation of information which can be used as evidence in a court of law.
Are you literate, numerate and analytical? Do you like to solve problems for fun? Are you naturally inquisitive with a passion for chemistry and biology? Put these traits to work during a Forensic Sciences degree that equips you with the knowledge required to help support the legal process.
It’s a hands-on degree, which allows you to analyse a variety of scenes in our purpose-built facilities, and learn the following physical and chemical analysis techniques in our state-of-the-art laboratories:
This highly vocational programme is broken down into three main study areas – forensic science, chemistry and biology – and dovetails modules from the Division of Law to prepare you for a variety of workplace situations.
Please note: All applicants must have a pass Maths - National 5 grade C or GCSE grade C/4. National 5 Lifeskill Maths not accepted in lieu of Maths.
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| Qualification Type | Grade Requirements | Essential Subjects |
| Higher (standard entry) | BBBB | To include Biology or Human Biology or Physics or Chemistry. National 5 Chemistry (or equivalent) must be present for entry in the absence of Higher Chemistry. |
| Higher (minimum entry) We may make you an offer at the minimum entry grades if you meet the criteria. Find out if you're eligible for minimum entry (see below). | BBC | To include Biology or Human Biology or Physics or Chemistry at B |
| A-Level | CCC | To include Biology or Human Biology or Physics or Chemistry |
| Irish Highers | H3H3H3H3 | To include Biology or Human Biology or Physics or Chemistry |
| International Baccalaureate | 28 Points | Biology or Human Biology or Physics or Chemistry at S5/H4 |
| BTEC Extended Diploma | MMM | Applied Science (all pathways) |
| AHEAD | Successful completion of the relevant stream of our AHEAD programme | |
| SWAP Access | BBB | Access to: Life Sciences, Health & Life Sciences, Science, Biological Sciences, Biological & Biomedical Sciences |
| Qualification Type | Grade Requirements | Essential Subjects |
| Advanced Higher | BBB | To include Chemistry and Biology or Human Biology |
| A-Level | BBB | To include Chemistry and Biology or Human Biology |
| BTEC Extended Diploma | DDD | Applied Science |
| HNC/HND | - | Our Entry from College pages list approved HNC/HND courses |