Forensic Science Bachelors & Masters in London

Program University Student satis­faction Unem­ployed Drop­out Tuition (UK) Tuition (Inter­national) UCAS Tariff City
University of West London 78% 15% 5% £9250 £13250 120 Ealing On campus Full-time
London Metropolitan University 77% - 20% £2310 £3894 106 London On campus Part-time
Kingston University 78% 5% 5% £9250 - 125 Kingston upon Thames On campus Full-time
London South Bank University 82% 10% 5% £9250 - 114 London On campus Full-time
London Metropolitan University 77% - 20% £2310 £3894 106 London On campus Part-time
Kingston University 78% 5% 5% £9250 - 125 Kingston upon Thames On campus Full-time
Kingston University 78% 5% 5% £9620 £15400 125 Kingston upon Thames On campus Full-time
University of West London - - - - - - Ealing 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 Dec 20, 2022

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.

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Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Dec 20, 2022

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).

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Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Dec 20, 2022

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

Example below based on all graduates of Forensic Science at University of Greenwich

15% Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
15% Skilled trades occupations
15% Caring personal services
10% Business and public service associate professionals
10% Sales occupations
10% Elementary occupations
5% Natural and social science professionals
5% Protective service occupations
Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Dec 20, 2022

Grading & Study Time

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Entry Requirements / Admissions

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FAQ

The price of rent in London has the highest impact on overall living expenses. Your choice of where to live in London will make a huge difference to your costs of living. Students studying in London pay on average 67% more on rent than students in the rest of the UK. Overall student living costs in London will be approx 34% more than in the rest of the UK.

Forensic Sciences - BSc (Hons) at London South Bank University received the highest rating among all graduates in the National Student Survey year with a rating of 82 out of 100 among 20 respondents.