Forensic Science Bachelors & Masters in London

Program University Student satis­faction Unem­ployed Drop­out Tuition (UK) Tuition (Inter­national) UCAS Tariff City
Kingston University 72% 4% 0% £9620 £15400 102 Kingston upon Thames On campus Full-time
University of West London 70% 10% 5% £9250 £13250 127 Ealing On campus Full-time
University of West London 72% 4% 0% - - 102 Ealing On campus Full-time
London Metropolitan University 77% - 0% £2310 £3894 113 London On campus Part-time
Kingston University 87% - 11% £9250 - 108 Kingston upon Thames On campus Full-time
London South Bank University 100% 10% 5% £9250 - 106 London On campus Full-time
London Metropolitan University 77% - 0% £2310 £3894 113 London On campus Part-time
Kingston University 87% - 11% £9250 - 108 Kingston upon Thames On campus Full-time
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Jobs & Career Perspectives

Career perspectives for Forensic Science

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 Sep 29, 2021
All courses of UK

Current jobs

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

Job in line with future plans

Utilise skills from studies

Work is meaningful

Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Sep 29, 2021

Specialisations within Forensic Science

  • Forensic Biology
  • Forensic Serology
  • Forensic Chemistry
  • Forensic Toxicology
  • Forensic Ballistics
  • Forensic Entomology
  • Forensic Botany

Skills that graduates consider useful for their work in Forensic Science

  • Attention to detail
  • Analytical and interpretative skills
  • Methodical approach
  • Patience and concentration
  • Teamwork
  • Ability to work independently
  • Presentation skills
  • Flexible approach

Required skill level of job after 15 months

Among graduates of Forensic Science who indicated that they are working, the percentage below represents the number of highly skilled vs non-highly skilled jobs (Unistats).

% Skilled jobs

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

Example below based on all graduates of Forensic Science at University of West London

25% Caring personal services
25% Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
15% Business and public service associate professionals
10% Administrative occupations
10% Managers, directors and senior officials
10% Sales occupations
10% Elementary occupations
Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Sep 29, 2021

Entry Requirements / Admissions

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Forensic Science

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Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Sep 29, 2021
All courses of UK
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FAQ

The median salary of graduates of Forensic Science was £20089 15 months after graduation, £20544 3 years after graduation and £23848 5 years after graduation.

Forensic Sciences at London South Bank University received the highest rating among all graduates in the National Student Survey year with a rating of 100 out of 100 among 15 respondents.