About the course

This course prepares you for a career as a forensic scientist. Case studies, evidence interpretation, fieldwork and laboratory training cover all aspects of investigating criminal offences. These include crime scene processing, forensic archaeology, drugs, toxicology, DNA profiling, body fluids, entomology, fibres, fire investigation and ballistics.

　　You'll also have an introduction to criminal law, which includes cross-examination in a Crown Court setting.

　　Specialist topics include blood pattern analysis (BPA), gunshot residue detection, counterfeits and forgeries, and the analysis of trace evidence. In addition, this course also provides additional industry recognised certificates in BPA, forensic toxicology and DNA profiling at no extra cost. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 3 Year(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Autumn (September), 2024	Kingston upon Thames
Autumn (September), 2025	Kingston upon Thames

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Kingston University London

Points: minimum 104/112, depending on qualifications, and on joint honours combination

　　Units: to include two A-levels or equivalent

　　Subjects:

　　A-levels 104 points. Subjects: one A-level or equivalent required in Biology, Chemistry or Science at a C grade or above, two science A-levels desirable, General Studies not accepted.

　　BTEC in appropriate Science subjects accepted (112 points).

　　GCSE: Candidates are normally required to hold five GCSE subjects grades A*–C (or comparable numeric score under the newly reformed GCSE gradings), including Mathematics and English Language.

　　Tariff points for AS levels completed but not carried forward to A2 level are included in points total.

　　Academic IELTS equivalent: 6.0

　　TOEFL iBT: 80 (R=20, L=19, S=21, W=20)

　　

English language requirements

　　6.0

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 80.0

　　

Application deadline:

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Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at Kingston University London. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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