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Bachelor of Science [B.S] [Forensic and Analytical Science] From Robert Gordon University

Aberdeen, ScotlandLocation
UniversitySchool type
Estd1992established year
9406enrollment
Public
Partner [1 Courses]
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Bachelor of Science [B.S] (Forensic and Analytical Science)

4 years
Full Time
Honours & On Campus

$22,620 /Yr

£17,400 /Yr
  • BSc in Forensic and Analytical Science at Robert Gordon University is a 4 year.
  • It is an on-campus program offered on a full-time basis.
  • At Robert Gordon University studying the BSc Forensic and Analytical Science involves the analysis of biological, chemical, or physical samples collected as evidence during a criminal investigation. As Forensic Scientists, students will provide crucial scientific evidence which may link a suspect to the scene of the crime, the victim, or the weapon.
  • The key problem-solving and analytical skills developed in forensic and analytical science are widely sought after in many other industrial sectors including the oil, gas, pharmaceutical, and food industries.
  • Offering a crime scene to the courtroom learning experience, the Forensic and Analytical Science degree will provide you with key problem-solving skills to progress in an exciting and fascinating forensic or analytical science career.
  • The course features extensive practical elements meaning students will use a wide array of analytical instrumentation to prepare for the working world.
  • Forensic science involves the analysis of biological, chemical, or physical samples collected as evidence during a criminal investigation. As Forensic Scientists, students will provide crucial scientific evidence which may link a suspect to the scene of the crime, the victim, or the weapon. The role of analytical science in forensic investigations is becoming increasingly important due to the major developments in analytical chemistry.




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Important Dates

EventApplication Date
Application Deadlines For September 2024 Intake 1 May 6, 2024
Application Deadlines For September 2024 Intake 2 Jul 1, 2024
Application Deadlines For January 2025 Intake Oct 30, 2024

Tuition Fees

Year1st Year Fees
Tuition Fees$22620 (GBP 17400)

Other Expenses

HeadAvg Cost Per Year
Living Expenses$22334 (GBP 17180)
Total Cost$22334 (GBP 17180)

Eligibility & Entry Requirement

Academic Eligibility:

Students must have the following requirements:

  • SQA Higher: BBBC to include Chemistry and one further science from Biology/Human Biology, Maths or Physics or Environmental Science.  English and Maths are required at National 5 grade B or above if not held at Higher.
  • GCE A Level: BCC to include Chemistry and one further science from Biology/Human Biology, Maths or Physics or Environmental Science. English and Maths are required at GCSE grade 6 or above if not held at A-Level.
  • Irish Leaving Certificate Higher: H2H3H3H3 to include Chemistry and one further science from Biology/Human Biology, Maths and Physics, English and Maths are required at grade O2 or above if not held at Higher.
  • IB Diploma: 27 to include Higher Level Chemistry at grade 5 plus one further science from Biology, Maths or Physics at Higher Level. English and Maths are required at a minimum of Standard Level grade 4 if not held at Higher Level.

Indian Students Eligibility:

  • Students must have passed 12th grade from a recognized institution.
  • Students must have Grade C or better in English and Maths.
  • A post-high school qualification (i.e. a higher national diploma, an associate degree) can be considered for advanced entry to undergraduate courses. Applications will be considered on a case by case basis

Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test.


Scores Required

6.0 / 9

Avg. Score in

IELTS

80 / 120

Avg. Score in

TOEFL

56 / 90

Avg. Score in

PTE

Similar Programs

ProgramImportant DateTotal FeesMedian Exams ScoreAction
Application Deadlines For September 2024 Intake 1 (6th May 2024)
Application Deadlines For September 2024 Intake 2 (1st Jul 2024)
Application Deadlines For January 2025 Intake (30th Oct 2024)
USD 21,437 /Yr
GBP 16,490 /Yr
  • IELTS: 6.5
  • TOEFL: 80
  • PTE: 56
UCAS 2024 Application Deadline (31st Jan 2024)
USD 18,850 /Yr
GBP 14,500 /Yr
  • TOEFL: 78
  • IELTS: 6
  • PTE: 51

Career and Placement after Course

Job Prospects

A diverse range of opportunities within the Scottish Police Services Authority and Forensic Science Laboratories are available, including scene examination, fire investigation, laboratory analysis, and health and safety, and police graduate entry. Alternatively, a number of students opt for careers in industries in which employment prospects are particularly good (including pharmaceutical, oil, and biotechnology).

Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids

NameScholarship Per StudentLevel of StudyType
RGU International Student Discount for Undergraduate StudentsScholarship per student$ 4,960/Yr$3,815Level Of StudyBachelorTypeCollege-Specific
RGU Vice-Chancellor's Undergraduate ScholarshipScholarship per studentVariable AmountLevel Of StudyBachelorTypeCollege-Specific
RGU Total Computing ScholarshipScholarship per student$ 2,371/Yr$1,824Level Of StudyBachelorTypeCollege-Specific
BrokerFish International Student ScholarshipScholarship per student$ 1,300/Yr$1,000Level Of StudyBachelorTypeMerit-Based
UWL International Ambassador ScholarshipScholarship per student$ 6,500/Yr$5,000Level Of StudyBachelorTypeCollege-Specific
QS scholarshipsScholarship per studentVariable AmountLevel Of StudyBachelorTypeMerit-Based


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