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BSc (Hons) Forensic Science

University of Northumbria at Newcastle

1 Location : Northumbria University

Course details

Study mode

Full time

Length

3 year course

Distance learning

Not Available

Placement year

Optional

Year abroad

Optional

Foundation year

Optional

Study mode

Full time

Length

3 year course

Distance learning

Not Available

Placement year

Optional

Year abroad

Optional

Foundation year

Optional

Course data summary

Average Earnings

£24,000

15 months after the course for Physical sciences graduates at University of Northumbria at Newcastle

Employment

100%

go on to work and/or study

15 months after the course for BSc (Hons) Forensic Science graduates at University of Northumbria at Newcastle

Graduate views

40%

are using what they learnt during their studies in their current work

15 months after the course for BSc (Hons) Forensic Science graduates at University of Northumbria at Newcastle

Student views

79%

The course has developed the knowledge and skills I think I will need for my future.

Final year BSc (Hons) Forensic Science students at University of Northumbria at Newcastle

Student views

50%

Staff value students’ views and opinions about the course.

Final year BSc (Hons) Forensic Science students at University of Northumbria at Newcastle

Student views

79%

Teaching staff have supported my learning well.

Final year BSc (Hons) Forensic Science students at University of Northumbria at Newcastle

What you need to know about the data

  • The data tells you about the experiences of recent students, but your experience may be different.
  • The information can help you to research your options and consider your course choices.
  • Find out more in About our data.

Student Satisfaction

The Student satisfaction score is not available for courses in England because the question is not included in the survey for England.

Read more about this data

The teaching on my course

70%

70% were positive about the teaching on the course.

79%

67%

67%

67%

Data from 25 students (67% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Learning opportunities

68%

68% were positive about the learning opportunities the course provided.

63%

75%

67%

58%

79%

Data from 25 students (67% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Assessment and feedback

66%

66% were positive about assessment and feedback on the course.

83%

83%

70%

46%

50%

Data from 25 students (67% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Academic Support

77%

77% were positive about the support provided by teaching staff.

75%

79%

Data from 25 students (67% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Organisation and management

42%

42% were positive about the course organisation and communication.

50%

33%

Data from 25 students (67% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Learning resources

88%

88% were positive about the learning resources and facilities provided.

83%

92%

88%

Data from 25 students (67% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Student voice

51%

51% were positive about student feedback being heard and acted on.

63%

50%

42%

74%

Data from 25 students (67% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Mental wellbeing

79% Information about mental wellbeing support services has been well communicated.

Data from 25 students (67% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Freedom of expression

92% I have felt free to express my ideas, opinions and beliefs.

Data from 25 students (67% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

What you need to know about entry data

  • These are the qualifications students had when they were accepted onto this course. This is not a list of qualifications a person needs to have to be accepted onto this course.

Read more about entry data

Qualification types

Data for entrants in 2022-23

Source: Data for individual students collected directly from universities and colleges

Data from

30 students

Chart labels explained

UCAS Tariff points

Data for entrants in 2022-23

Source: Data for individual students collected directly from universities and colleges

Data from

25 students

85% of students are still on the course or have completed it

After 1 year on the course

Data for entrants in 2021-22

Source: Data for individual students collected directly from universities and colleges

Data from

30 students.

What you need to know about professional accreditation

A professionally accredited course is one which has been approved or endorsed by one or more professional bodies. This is because the learning and achievement of graduates meets the professional benchmarks and standards set by the accrediting body.

Read more about professional accreditation

The Chartered Society of Forensic Sciences provides an accreditation system for both undergraduate and postgraduate courses in forensic science and related topics. Accreditation is given provided the course content meets with the Society's component standards which provide a quality endorsement of the course. Find out more

What you need to know about earnings data

  • Some data is from graduates surveyed during the Covid-19 pandemic.
  • Labour markets change
  • Salaries vary across regions in the UK
  • There are lots of factors that affect graduate earnings.
  • Read more about earnings

Average earnings for all full-time Physical sciences courses

The data displayed is from students on courses in Physical sciences.

This includes data from all courses in this subject at the same university or college. There was not enough data to publish more specific information – either because the course is new, or there are too few students. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.

For graduates from University of Northumbria at Newcastle

After 15 months

£24,000

Typical range: £22,000 - £26,500

Data from

75 people

(54% of those asked).

Data for students graduating 2021-22

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

After 3 years

£22,500

Typical range: £18,000 - £26,000

Data from

125 people.


Data for students graduating 2014-16

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

After 5 years

£26,000

Typical range: £21,000 - £31,500

Data from

135 people.


Data for students graduating 2014-16

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

View for all full-time Physical sciences graduates in:

After 15 months

£28,000

Typical range: £24,000 - £33,000

Data from

7175 people.

100% of UK-resident Physical sciences graduates from University of Northumbria at Newcastle are employed in England.

Data for students graduating 2020-22

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

After 3 years

£26,500

(excludes Northern Ireland)

Typical range: £21,000 - £34,000

Data from

9200 people.

96% of UK-resident Physical sciences graduates from University of Northumbria at Newcastle are based in England.

Data for students graduating 2014-16

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

After 5 years

£32,500

(excludes Northern Ireland)

Typical range: £25,000 - £42,500

Data from

10340 people.

95% of UK-resident Physical sciences graduates from University of Northumbria at Newcastle are based in England.

Data for students graduating 2014-16

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

What you need to know about employment data

  • Some data is from graduates surveyed during Covid-19 pandemic
  • Labour markets vary and change over time
  • Employment and job opportunities vary across regions in the UK
  • Read more about employment

100% of the students go on to work and / or study

What graduates are doing 15 months after the course

Data for students graduating 2021-22

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data from

15 students (55% of those who were asked).

Occupation types 15 months after the course

Data for students graduating 2021-22

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data from

15 students (55% of those who were asked).

30% In highly skilled work

  • 15% Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
  • 10% Natural and social science professionals
  • 10% Teaching Professionals

55% In other work

  • 15% Skilled trades occupations
  • 10% Administrative occupations
  • 10% Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations
  • 10% Customer service occupations
  • 10% Process, plant and machine operatives
  • 10% Elementary occupations

15% In unknown work

  • Employed after finishing the course but employment type is not known

What you need to know about the data

80% of graduates find their current work meaningful

Perception of work after graduating

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data for students graduating 2021-22

Data from

10 students (55% of those who were asked)

40% Usefulness

I am utilising what I learnt during my studies in my current work.

80% Meaningfulness

My current work is meaningful.

60% Future

My current work fits with my future plans.

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