Program Overview

Forensic Science BSc (Hons)

The Forensic Science BSc (Hons) course at London Metropolitan University is designed to develop students' analytical skills through problem-solving exercises and hands-on lab work. Students will study applications of bio-analysis in the modern world, such as poison and drug analysis, fingerprints, and DNA profiling.

Course Details

• Course type: Undergraduate
• Student type: Full-time or part-time
• Typical duration: Three years full-time, four to six years part-time
• Location: Holloway
• UCAS code: F410

Entry Requirements

• GCSE English and Mathematics at grade C (or grade 4) or above (or equivalent)
• Successful applicants normally achieve one of the following:
  • At least a minimum of grades CCC with CC expected in Biology and Chemistry
  • A minimum of 96 UCAS points from an equivalent Level 3 qualification
• English Language requirements: IELTS standard level 6.0 or equivalent

Assessment

• Practical skills will be assessed through coursework assignments, including the final project
• Data handling skills will be assessed through practical reports, problem-solving exercises, information abstracting and reviewing exercises, poster presentations, and seminar presentations

Professional Accreditation

• After graduation, students will be eligible to apply for Associate Membership of the Royal Society of Biology

Career Opportunities

• Graduates from this course are equipped to take up employment in a variety of scientific industries, including the police service, forensic science laboratories, analytical laboratories in the health sector, pharmaceutical, and food industries
• Their analytical, numerical, and communication skills are also in demand in a wide range of careers, such as the financial sector, scientific journalism, and teaching

Course Modules

The modules listed below are for the academic year 2025/26 and represent the course modules at this time. Modules and module details are subject to change over time.

Year 1 Modules

• Anatomy & Physiology 1
• Anatomy & Physiology 2
• Biochemistry
• Cell Biology
• Fundamentals of Molecular Biology
• Introduction to Forensic Science
• Laboratory Skills and Techniques
• Professional Studies

Year 2 Modules

• Firearms, Ammunition and Ballistics
• Marks and Impression Evidence
• Metabolism
• Methods of Bioanalytical Analysis
• Microbiology
• Molecular Biology
• Scene Interpretation
• Spectroscopic Methods

Year 3 Modules

• Advanced Bioanalytical Science
• Crime Scene to Court
• Forensic Trace Evidence
• Inferences from Biological Remains
• Toxicology
• Project
• Research Project
• Genomics (option)
• Medical Genetics (option)
• Work Placement (for Life Sciences) (option)

Module Details

Each module has specific aims, outcomes, and assessment methods. For detailed information on each module, please refer to the course prospectus or contact the university directly.

Additional Costs

Please note that, in addition to the tuition fee, there may be additional costs for things like equipment, materials, printing, textbooks, trips, or professional body fees.