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Forensic Sciences

Abertay University

Content

Go beyond the police tape with this fascinating and highly-practical Forensic Sciences degree. Learn the techniques that underpin the recognition, identification, recovery, analysis and evaluation of information which can be used as evidence in a court of law.

Are you literate, numerate and analytical? Do you like to solve problems for fun? Are you naturally inquisitive with a passion for chemistry and biology? Put these traits to work during a Forensic Sciences degree that equips you with the knowledge required to help support the legal process.

It’s a hands-on degree, which allows you to analyse a variety of scenes in our purpose-built facilities, and learn the following physical and chemical analysis techniques in the state-of-the-art laboratories:
Crime scene investigation; Body fluid analysis; DNA profiling; Forensic chromatography and spectroscopy; Fingerprinting; Substances of abuse.

Entry Requirements

2026 entry requirements

Standard entry: 4 Highers at BBBC including 1 from Biology (or Human Biology), Chemistry or Physics plus English and Maths at National 5. National 5 Chemistry at B (if not held at Higher).

Widening access entry: 3 Highers at BBC including 1 from Biology (or Human Biology), Chemistry or Physics at B plus English and Maths at National 5. National 5 Chemistry at B (if not held at Higher).

For entry to second year, you must have 3 Advanced Highers at BBB including Biology and Chemistry.

Start Date

September

Qualification

Degree

Award

BSc Hons

Study Method

Full time

UCAS Code

F410

Course Length

4 years

Faculty

School of Social and Applied Sciences

Department

Built Environment and Life Sciences

SCQF Level

10

Career Sectors

Biology

Chemistry and Materials Science

Food Science and Technology

Mathematics and Statistics

Physics

Science General