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Kingston University

Kingston, England, United Kingdom

Forensic Science BSc (Hons) with Foundation Year

How is scientific evidence gathered from a crime scene? How is it analysed and used in investigation? How is it interpreted and presented in court?

This course prepares you for a career in this increasingly important area. Case studies, fieldwork and lab work cover all aspects of investigating a crime scene. These include crime scene processing, forensic archaeology, drugs, toxicology, DNA, body fluids, entomology, fibres, fire investigation and ballistics. You'll also have an introduction to criminal law, which includes cross examination in a mock courtroom setting.

Specialist topics include blood pattern analysis (BPA), expert witness training, counterfeits and forgeries, and the analysis of trace evidence.

This course scored 100% overall student satisfaction (National Student Survey 2020).

Campus Information

Penrhyn Road

Penrhyn Road, Kingston upon Thames, Surrey KT1 2EE

Intakes

  • Jan
  • Sep

Application Processing Time in Days: 30

Application Process

More Information Required
10 Days
Possible Interview Call From Institution
10 Days
Provisional/Unconditional Offer
5 Days
Visa Proces
30 Days

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description IELTS (1.0 -9.0) TOEFL IBT (0-120) TOEFL CBT (0-300) PTE (10-90)
Expert 9 120 297-300 86-90
Very Good 8.5 115-119 280-293 83-86
Very Good 8 110-114 270-280 79-83
Good 7.5 102-109 253-267 73-79
Good 7 94-101 240-253 65-73
Competent 6.5 79-93 213-233 58-65
Competent 6 60-78 170-210 50-58
Modest 5.5 46-59 133-210 43-50
Modest 5 35-45 107-133 36-43
Limited 4 32-34 97-103 30-36
Extremely Limited < 4 < 31 < 93 < 30

Job Opportunity Potential

We provide career support to Kingston University students and recent graduates through a blend of hands-on, practical training and events combined with a focus on building strong relationships with major and local employers and alumni. 

Raise your profile

There are a number of ways in which you can raise the profile of your business on campus to help attract and retain the best talent.

Recruit Kingston talent

Our team has been created by ex-industry professionals who can provide consultancy and help with your recruitment challenges  

Events

We have a broad range of career events and fairs that we run at Kingston University. Find out what we have coming up and how to get involved.

PSW Opportunity

  • 2 Years PSW is applicable after completing a minimum duration of 9 months course (like- Undergraduate, Postgraduate Level)
  • 3 Years PSW is applicable after completing PhD level courses.

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

India

  • Standard XII: 70% (CBSE, CISCE, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra & West Bengal boards) or 80% (all other boards) 

Sri Lanka

  • Sri Lankan A-levels (General Certificate of Education Advanced Level) or Cambridge A-levels. Advanced entry is possible from relevant diploma or HND programs
  • Art, Design, Architecture and Performing Arts courses 6.0 5.5 in all elements
  • Creative and Cultural Industries courses 6.0 5.5 in all elements
  • Journalism, Media and Humanities courses* 6.5 5.5 in all elements
  • Social and Behavioural Sciences courses 6.5 5.5 in all elements
  • Business and Law courses 6.0 5.5 in all elements
  • Health, Social Care and Education courses* 6.0 5.5 in all elements
  • Science, Engineering, Computing and Surveying courses* 6.0 5.5 in all elements

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