Course Summary

Study BSc Forensic Investigation and produce high quality evidence that can be used in a court of law. You will benefit from our investment in state-of-the-art chemistry and biology labs where you will learn the scientific methods used to investigate and solve crimes. Graduate with a Forensic Investigation degree and you will have the appropriate legal background in criminal and environmental law needed to become a forensic investigator. Our graduates are in demand in industries such as forensic science, environmental protection, pharmaceutical, food safety and anti-counterfeiting. Graduates also go on to research and development for the chemical industry, high school level teaching, masters study and some go on to become Chartered Chemists.

Course Details - Modules

Modules are not listed for this Course.

Course Details – Assessment Method

Assessment Methods are not listed for this Course.

Course Details – Professional Bodies

Chemistry, Royal Society of

How to Apply

26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application Codes

Course code: F410

Institution code: G42

Campus Name: Main Site

Campus code:

Points of Entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

Year 2

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.

International applicants

Standard Qualification Requirements

Year 1 Entry: CCC including Chemistry, plus GCSE English and Maths at C/4 Year 2 Entry: BBB including Chemistry, Biology and Maths plus GCSE English at C/4

Year 1: HNC Applied Science or other Science subject including Chemistry with B in Graded Unit

SQA Higher: BBBC including Chemistry, plus Nat 5 English and Maths

must include Chemistry at Higher Level Year 2 Entry: 30 points including 2 subjects at HL one to be Chemistry. SL Biology and Maths required

Year 1: BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Forensic/Applied Science (must include Chemistry) at MMM Year 2: BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Applied/Forensic Science (must include Chemistry) at DDM

ILC Higher: H2 H2 H3 H3 including Chemistry, plus English and Maths at Ordinary Level O2

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Minimum Qualification Requirements

to include Higher Chemistry

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English language requirements

Test Grade AdditionalDetails
IELTS (Academic) 6.0 Overall score of 6.0 with the minimum of 5.5 in each element
English Language Entry Requirement Information are not listed for this Course.

Unistats information

Student satisfaction : 77%

Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 65%

Go onto work and study: 85%

Fees and funding

England 9250.0 Year 1
Northern Ireland 9250.0 Year 1
Wales 9250.0 Year 1
Channel Islands 9250.0 Year 1
Republic of Ireland 9250.0 Year 1
Scotland 1820.0 Year 1
EU 12250.0 Year 1
International 12250.0 Year 1

Additional Fee Information

2022/23 fees are yet to be confirmed. The stated fee is the 2021/22 fee and can be used as a guide. For further information please visit our website www.gcu.ac.uk/study/tuitionfees

Provider information

City Campus
Cowcaddens Road
Address3 are not listed for this Course.
Glasgow
G4 0BA

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