

University of Bradford
Forensic and Medical Sciences (with placement year)
Study detals
: Bachelor's degree : BSc (Hons) Forensic and Medical Sciences (with placement year) : Full time : 48 MonthRequirements
Entry requirements
You should be aware that meeting the grade requirements specified does not necessarily guarantee admission as there may be additional requirements you need to satisfy.
Secondary School Leaving Certificate
136+ UCAS tariff points | 120 - 135 UCAS tariff points | 96 - 119 UCAS tariff points |
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Foundation Programme required
English language
The standard University requirement is 6.0* with no sub-test less than 5.5 (or equivalent) on IELTS, or on the university's own entry test BASALT. Conditional offers to international students will be made on this basis.
IELTS - at least 6.0*, with at least 5.5 in each of the four sub-tests (speaking, listening, reading, writing).
TOEFL - at least 80*, and sub-tests not less than 18 in Reading, 17 in Writing, 17 in Listening and 20 in Speaking if you require a Student Visa.
Other qualifications which may be accepted:
There are other English language qualifications which may be accepted. For example, the University of Bradford also recognises:
- Cambridge Advanced Certificate - grade C or above
- Cambridge Proficiency Certificate - grade C or above
Please note that we DO NOT accept the TOEIC test.
Speciality
Pathways Available: International Foundation Year | International Year Zero
Sandwich course fees - charged during the placement year away from the University of Bradford for students on thick sandwich courses, or during the year in which the second placement falls for students on thin sandwich courses. Students charged at 10% of the equivalent full-time fee.
If a placement year is to be undertaken abroad and supported by University funding through the University’s exchange programmes, fees will increase to 15% of standard fees to cover additional support, advice and administration costs.
As part of this course you will be required to purchase a lab coat worth £10.
Additional information
Degree Overview
This course has a great emphasis on biosciences, and then shifts towards disease processes and forensic investigation of physical evidence types.
Alongside the pursuit of core sciences, through this course will study forensic investigation in anthropology and topics relating to archaeology – including the degradation of human remains and physical materials – which will develop your skills in forensic interpretation. The final year develops your professional skills through a forensic research dissertation.
This course will equip and prepare you for a wide range of careers, including those in the professional medical and forensic sectors because of its broad basis and application.
Study Reasons
This course is accredited by The Chartered Society of Forensic Sciences.
Specialist support is available throughout the course from Career and Employability Services including help to find part-time work while studying, placements, vacation work and graduate vacancies.