- Level
- Undergraduate
- Duration
- 3 years full-time 4 years sandwich
- Mode
- Full-time
- Subject
- Forensic Science
- Location
- United Kingdom
- Next intake
- SEP 2026
Overview
Forensic science plays a vital role in the criminal justice system, where forensic scientists collaborate in teams to manage crime scenes, analyse evidence and deliver expert witness testimony in court. Through a crime-scene-to-court approach, you will be guided through essential concepts such as crime scene evaluation and preservation through to analysis, interpretation and presentation of collected evidence. Gain a keen theoretical and practical understanding of how science underpins the analysis of forensic materials and how this must withstand legal challenges. Consider a range of forensic
Entry requirements
| UCAS Tariff points | 112 UCAS points |
|---|---|
| A levels | BBC · Subjects: to include Biology and/or Chemistry |
| BTEC | DMM · BTEC Level 3 Extended National Diploma |
| International Baccalaureate | 30 · Subjects: to include 5 points in Biolog |
| GCSE | 4/C · Subjects: Mathematics, English |
| Access to HE Diploma | To include 30 level 3 credits above Merit of which 15 must be Distinction in Biology or Chemistry units |
English language requirements
| IELTS | 6.0 overall, no part below 5.5 |
|---|
IELTS: 6.0 overall (with at least 5.5 in each component area)
Fees
International students: £19,200 per year
UK students: £9,790 per year
UK/Home: £9,790 per year
International: £19,200 per year
Start dates
September 2026 November 2026 January 2027 March 2027 May 2027 July 2027
Application deadline
UCAS equal consideration deadline; late applications accepted until 30 June 2026
Campus
- All locations Coventry University London Coventry University CU Coventry CU London CU Scarborough Coventry University Wrocław Student Central Coventry University Online National Institute of Teaching and Education Coventry University Apprenticeships, United Kingdom