Forensic Biology Degree Courses in the UK - Bachelors & Masters

Program University Student satis­faction Unem­ployed Drop­out Tuition (UK) Tuition (Inter­national) UCAS Tariff City
Forensic Biology BSc (Hons) Bournemouth University 74% 6% 15% £9250 £18800 116 Poole On campus Full-time
Forensic Biology (with Foundation Year) BSc (Hons) Bournemouth University - 6% 7% £9250 £18800 128 Poole On campus Full-time
Archaeology and Forensic Biology BA (Hons) University of Chester 65% 0% 10% £9250 - 130 Chester On campus Full-time
Biology and Forensic Biology BSc (Hons) University of Chester 62% 10% 5% £9250 - 141 Chester On campus Full-time
Forensic Biology BSc (Hons) University of Chester 65% 0% 10% £9250 - 143 Chester On campus Full-time
Forensic Biology and Psychology BSc (Hons) University of Chester 73% 3% 12% £9250 - 140 Chester On campus Full-time
Forensic Biology (including a Foundation Year) BSc (Hons) University of Chester 65% 0% 10% £9250 - 151 Chester On campus Full-time
Criminology and Forensic Biology BSc (Hons) University of Chester 65% 0% 10% £9250 - 137 Chester On campus Full-time
Forensic Science (Forensic Biology) MSc University of Huddersfield - - - £7900 £18700 - Huddersfield On campus Full-time
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Salary

Primarily based on salary data of undergraduate students

Salary of all UK Graduates of Forensic Biology

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £22282 £22394 £25260
25-75 percentile range £19551 - £25388 £17766 - £26526 £20398 - £30716
Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) by UK Department for Education Dec 20, 2022
All Forensic Biology courses in the UK

Salary of all UK Graduates of all subjects

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £21715 £20485 £24286
25-75 percentile range £19313 - £25846 £16431 - £24672 £19662 - £29341
Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Oct 10, 2023

Jobs & Career Perspectives

Career perspectives for Forensic Biology

15 months after graduation, graduates of this subject were asked about their current circumstances of employment, what they do, and whether their activities and perspectives are directly related to their studies.

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Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Oct 10, 2023

Current jobs

Among graduates of Forensic Biology who indicated that they are working, the percentage below represents the number who “agree” or “strongly agree” with the statements about their job.

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Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Oct 10, 2023

Typical employers for graduates of Forensic Biology

  • Government Agencies
  • Laboratories

Jobs of graduates of Forensic Biology (15 months after graduation)

Example below based on all graduates of Forensic Biology at Anglia Ruskin University

15% Administrative occupations
10% Welfare Professionals
10% Welfare and housing associate professionals
10% Engineering professionals
10% Business and public service associate professionals
5%
5% Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
5% Administrative occupations
5% Teaching Professionals
5% Elementary occupations
Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Oct 10, 2023

Grading & Study Time

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Entry Requirements / Admissions

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Forensic Biology

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Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Oct 10, 2023
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Forensic Biology, if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

FAQ

Forensic Biology is the application of biology to law enforcement.

The median salary of graduates of Forensic Biology was £22282 15 months after graduation, £22394 3 years after graduation and £25260 5 years after graduation.

  • The following degrees are offered for Forensic Biology studies:
  • Bachelor of Science (Honours) - BSc (Hons)
  • Bachelor of Arts (Honours) - BA (Hons)
  • Master of Science - MSc