Forensic Science & Criminal Investigation, BSc (Hons)

University of Central Lancashire

United Kingdom, Preston

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University of Central Lancashire

United Kingdom , Preston

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

FM42

Campuses

preston

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesSeptember-2026

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Duration 3 year(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 17,325 / year

Next Intake September-2026

Forensic Science & Criminal Investigation, BSc (Hons)

About

Our Forensic Science & Criminal Investigation BSc (Hons) course offers the skills to recognise and recover all evidence types from crime scenes, and to analyse that evidence in the laboratory. With the guidance of former CSIs, you’ll develop a broad understanding of forensic science, covering areas like fingerprint recovery, crime scene photography and the analysis of trace evidence like hairs, fibres and body fluids.

Thanks to our close links with Lancashire and Greater Manchester constabularies, you could even find yourself working alongside police CSI and scientific support teams.

It’s a solid and well-respected programme of study accredited by the Chartered Society of Forensic Sciences. As such, the modules you’ll take go beyond the basic vocational standards for CSI roles – ensuring you’ll have all you need to start a career in the competitive but rewarding world of forensic science and criminal investigation.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Diploma from a technical / vocational or health college / institute with a GPA of 2.0/5 or 60-64%

Successful completion of on year of appropriate study at a recognised KSA university with a GPA 2.5/5 (65-69%)

Diploma from a technical / vocational or health college / institute with a GPA of 2.5/5 (65-69%)

English Program Requirements

IELTS: 6.0 with no component lower than 5.5

Career

Future careers

In a competitive job market, Forensic Science and Criminal Investigation BSc (Hons) graduates stand out – with the specialist skills and real-world experience to ensure they’re ready to get to work.

This is a programme that offers a clear path into professional roles. While it was created to give you the scientific understanding and techniques vital for becoming an investigator or forensic scientist, it actually goes beyond the national occupational standards for VCSIs or CSIs. In short, when you graduate, you’ll be equipped to compete.

While you’re with us, we’ll be ready to support you through a 48-week sandwich placement in industry. It’s a great chance to make a start on your workplace skills and experience, radically enhancing your employability. Your employability is further developed through opportunities such as the opportunity to shadow crime scene investigators as they conduct their work.

Today, you’ll find our graduates at work as crime scene investigators, police intelligence analysts, police officers and forensic scientists and analysts, in both private companies and for the police force.