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Forensic Biology Degree Courses in the UK - Bachelor & Master
| Program | University | Student satisfaction | Unemployed | Dropout | Tuition (UK) | Tuition (International) |  UCAS Tariff |
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Forensic Biology BSc (Hons) | Bournemouth University | 44% | 6% | 15% | £9250 | £18800 | 116 | Poole | On campus Full-time Sandwich |
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Archaeology and Forensic Biology BA (Hons) | University of Chester | 81% | 0% | 10% | £9250 | - | 130 | Chester | On campus Full-time |
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Biology and Forensic Biology BSc (Hons) | University of Chester | 68% | 10% | 5% | £9250 | - | 141 | Chester | On campus Full-time |
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Forensic Biology BSc (Hons) | University of Chester | 77% | 0% | 10% | £9250 | - | 143 | Chester | On campus Full-time |
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Forensic Biology and Psychology BSc (Hons) | University of Chester | 68% | 3% | 12% | £9250 | - | 140 | Chester | On campus Full-time |
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Forensic Biology (including a Foundation Year) BSc (Hons) | University of Chester | 77% | 0% | 10% | £9250 | - | 151 | Chester | On campus Full-time |
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Criminology and Forensic Biology BSc (Hons) | University of Chester | 72% | 0% | 10% | £9250 | - | 137 | Chester | On campus Full-time |
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Forensic & Applied Biology BSc (Hons) | University of Worcester | 32% | 10% | 5% | - | - | 145 | Worcester | On campus Full-time |
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Forensic & Applied Biology (with Foundation Year) BSc (Hons) | University of Worcester | 32% | 10% | 35% | - | - | 117 | Worcester | On campus Full-time |
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Forensic Science (Forensic Biology) MSc | University of Huddersfield | - | - | - | £7900 | £18700 | - | Huddersfield | On campus Full-time |
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Forensic Biology (with Foundation Year) BSc (Hons) | Bournemouth University | - | - | - | £9250 | £18800 | - | Poole | On campus Full-time |
Student Reviews
Overall student satisfaction
32
/100
2882 total respondents
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
Source: National Student Survey NSS 2024. The Overall student satisfaction data point is from 2022 (latest available year). The Office for Students made the unfortunate decision to discontinue collecting overall student satisfaction data points per course.
The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students
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 | |
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| Median salary | £22282 | £22563 | £26078 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £19551 - £25388 | £18434 - £26392 | £20547 - £30980 |
Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) by UK Department for Education Aug 27, 2024
All Forensic Biology courses in the UK
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 | |
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| Median salary | £21698 | £20990 | £24851 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £19239 - £25904 | £17002 - £25090 | £20128 - £29712 |
Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Aug 27, 2024
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.
Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Aug 27, 2024
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.
Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Aug 27, 2024
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% | Welfare and housing associate professionals |
| 10% | Administrative occupations |
| 10% | |
| 10% | Business and public service associate professionals |
| 10% | Administrative occupations |
| 5% | Science, engineering and technology associate professionals |
| 5% | Engineering professionals |
| 5% | Teaching Professionals |
| 5% | Elementary occupations |
| 5% | Science, engineering and technology associate professionals |
Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Aug 27, 2024
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Forensic Biology
Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Aug 27, 2024
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, £22563 3 years after graduation and £26078 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