Course contact details
Health and Life Sciences
Email:shlsadmissions@tees.ac.uk
Teesside University
Middlesbrough
Tees Valley
TS1 3BX
Forensic Science
- 2 Study options
- Undergraduate
- Teesside University Middlesbrough Campus
Course summary
Course overview
This is a multidisciplinary course where in addition to learning the vital skills relevant to a forensic scientist, you develop an in-depth understanding of key biology and chemistry subjects such as biochemistry, cell biology, genetics, molecular biology, toxicology and analytical chemistry.
Forensic science has an important role to play in modern society and can lead to an extremely rewarding and fulfilling career. This degree reflects the skills required by the modern forensic and graduate scientist. In addition to extensive skills development in the practice of current methods of scientific forensic analysis, grounding is also given in the investigative processes from recovering evidence through to presenting it in court. Taking criminal investigation as an example, fragments of glass, paint fragments, fibres, footwear marks or DNA extracted from body fluids can help provide evidence to link individuals with each other or with the scene of a crime. The challenge is deciding which samples to examine and how to obtain the best evidential value by analysing and interpreting them.
Top reasons to study this course
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Nationally recognised: Teesside University is ranked the top North East university for Forensic Science in the Guardian University Guide 2026. (25 institutions ranked, tees.ac.uk/source).
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Accreditation: this course is accredited by The Chartered Society of Forensic Sciences.
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Industry-standard facilities: you have access to extensive facilities in forensic science.
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Student satisfaction: Teesside is ranked 8th for Student Satisfaction for Forensic Science in the Complete University Guide 2026. (36 institutions were ranked, tees.ac.uk/source).
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Student support: 100% of forensic science students agreed that they have received sufficient support, advice and guidance in relation to their course (National Student Survey 2025, tees.ac.uk/source).
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Skills development: 100% of forensic science students agreed that the course has developed knowledge and skills needed for the future (National Student Survey 2025, tees.ac.uk/source).
You may be eligible to apply for a scholarship with Cleveland Scientific Institution (excluding those applying to the foundation year). Visit our course page for further details.
Employability
Forensic science graduates can find employment in a wide range of sectors - you are not restricted to a forensic scientist role. You have enhanced employment prospects in sectors which include medical, scientific and research laboratories, chemical and processing industries, the legal profession, probation service, police, Ministry of Defence, Home Office, trading standards, criminal justice agencies. Some graduates choose to pursue a career in teaching and some seek further postgraduate study.
Modules
Course Modules
Access course information through Teesside University’s website using the course page link provided (or visit www.tees.ac.uk).
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- The Chartered Society of Forensic Sciences
Ways to study this course
Campuses
- Teesside University Middlesbrough Campus
Study options
- Bachelor of Science (with Honours) • Full-Time • 3 Years
- Bachelor of Science (with Honours) • Full-Time • Placement (mandatory) • 4 Years
Start dates
Application codes
- Institution code:
- T20
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
Teesside University has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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What does this TEF outcome mean?
How to apply
Application codes
- Institution code:
- T20
This course may be available at alternative locations, please check if other course options are available.
Course optionsEntry requirements
Typical qualification requirements
A level
Including at least one relevant subject at Level 3. Relevant subjects include:
Biology
Chemistry
Applied Science
UCAS Tariff96-112
Including at least one relevant subject at Level 3. Relevant subjects include:
Biology
Chemistry
Applied Science
Scottish Higher
Biology at grade A or Chemistry at grade A.
Access to HE Diploma
Pass Access to HE Diploma with 36 credits at Merit or Distinction, of which 6 level 3 credits must be achieved in an essential subject with units awarded at Distinction. Essential subjects include Biology or Chemistry or Applied Science.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
You are expected to have at least Level 2 literacy and numeracy skills, typically, GCSEs in English language and mathematics at grade 4 (or C) or passes in level 2 Functional Skills.
Scottish Advanced Higher
Biology at grade C or Chemistry at grade C.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Science subject required including Merit in essential subjects: Biology or Chemistry or Applied Science.
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
96-112 points including biology or chemistry at grade H2 at Higher Level.
Historical entry grades data
This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course with (learn more).
It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place.
Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
Per year tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| England, Scotland, Wales & Northern Ireland | £9790 | |
| EU & International | £17000 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
Additional fee information
Details of fees, scholarships and awards are available from our course pages. Additional information is provided on fees and funding if you are from the UK or Ireland here: tees.ac.uk/fees, or if you are an international student here: tees.ac.uk/international/fees. If you live in the Channel Islands or Isle of Man contact your education authority: gov.uk/student-finance.
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