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.
We have a limited number of places available to start this course next month. They are limited, so apply now through Clearing for a chance to start your degree this September.
And if you are not sure how the Clearing process works, don't worry, we're here to guide you every step of the way.
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 | BBBB | To include Chemistry at Higher and National 5 Biology at C |
| A-Level | CCC | To include Chemistry at A Level and GCSE Biology or Combined Science or Applied Science at C/4 or better |
| Irish Highers | H3H3H3H3 | To include Chemistry at Higher Level and Biology or Ordinary Level at C or better |
| International Baccalaureate | 28 Points | Chemistry and Biology at Middle Year at 4 or equivalent |
| 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 |