University of Bradford
University of Bradford

University of Bradford

University of Bradford Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD7 1DP, UK Bradford, United Kingdom Visit web page

Forensic and Medical Sciences (with placement year)

Study detals

: Bachelor's degree : BSc (Hons) Forensic and Medical Sciences (with placement year) : Full time : 48 Month

Requirements

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

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.