This course is designed to enable students to develop the advanced practical and analytical skills beneficial to a range of careers. Graduates may go on to roles in law enforcement organisations including police forces, HMRC, environmental health, private sector investigatory agencies, and in laboratories in the forensic, pharmaceutical, and food sectors. Opportunities also exist in teaching and research. Previous students have started careers as DNA analysts, crime scene investigators, analytical chemists, and reporting forensic practitioners.

UK has announced 2 years PSW to 2021 graduates.

United Kingdom

GCE Advanced Levels: BBC, including grade C from A-Level Biology, Chemistry or Applied Science

International Baccalaureate: 29 points overall, with Higher Level Grade 4 in Biology or Chemistry.

BTEC Extended Diploma in Applied Science or Forensic Science*: Distinction, Merit, Merit

*not all modules are accepted. 

Access to Higher Education Diploma: 45 Level 3 credits with a minimum of 112 UCAS Tariff points, including 40 points from 15 credits in Biology or Chemistry

Applicants will also need at least three GCSEs at grade 4 (C) or above, which must include English and Maths. Equivalent Level 2 qualifications may also be considered.

Bangladesh

Prospective students require one of the following qualifications for entry onto year one of a Bachelor’s degree:

• Successful completion of the International Baccalaureate (IB) with between 27 and 34 points.
• Successful completion of three A Levels
• Successful completion of a recognized International Foundation Year program

Advanced Entry (Undergraduate)

Depending on your academic background and intended course of study, it may be possible to apply for advanced entry into year 2 or 3 of a University of Lincoln undergraduate course.

English Language Requirements

• IELTS 6.0 (with no less than 5.5 in each band score). Please note that some courses require a higher IELTS score.

India

Students require one of the following qualifications for entry into year one of an undergraduate degree:

• A minimum of 70% in the Standard XII awarded by CISCE or CBSE (for courses requiring IELTS 6.0)
• A-Level qualifications.
• Between 27 and 34 International Baccalaureate (IB) points depending on the course, you wish to apply for

Advanced Entry (Undergraduate)

Depending on your academic background and intended course of study, it may be possible to apply for advanced entry into year 2 or 3 of a University of Lincoln undergraduate course.

English Language Requirements

Prospective students require one of the following qualifications:

• A minimum of 70% in the Standard XII awarded by CISCE or CBSE (for courses requiring IELTS 6.0). These qualifications should usually have been completed no more than 5 years before enrolling at the University of Lincoln. However, this requirement will usually be waived for applicants who achieved the required High School English grade and subsequently completed a degree in their home country that was taught fully in English. An official letter from the previous institution, confirming that the degree was taught in English, may be required. 
• IELTS 6.0 (with no less than 5.5 in each band score). Please note that some courses require a higher IELTS score.

Nepal

Advanced Entry (Undergraduate)

Depending on your academic background and intended course of study, it may be possible to apply for advanced entry into year 2 or 3 of a University of Lincoln undergraduate course.

English Language Requirements

Prospective students require the following qualifications:

• IELTS 6.0 (with no less than 5.5 in each band score). Please note that some courses require a higher IELTS score.

Pakistan

Prospective students require one of the following qualifications for entry into year one of an undergraduate degree:

• Between 27 and 34 International Baccalaureate (IB) points depending on the course you wish to apply for.
• Successful completion of an Associate Degree with a minimum grade of 60%

Advanced Entry (Undergraduate)

Depending on your academic background and intended course of study, it may be possible to apply for advanced entry into year 2 or 3 of a University of Lincoln undergraduate course.

English Language Requirements

• English language requirements vary by program although typically range from IELTS 6.0 – 7.0 (or equivalent).

Students who do not meet the above English language requirements may be eligible for entry onto a Pre Sessional English and Academic Study Skills (PEASS) course.

Sri Lanka

Students require one of the following qualifications for entry into year one of an undergraduate degree:

• Between 27 and 34 International Baccalaureate (IB) points depending on the course you wish to apply for.
• A-Level qualifications: Specific information on A-Level requirements can be found on individual undergraduate course pages.
• Sri Lankan General Certificate of Education (Advanced Level)
• National Diploma

Advanced Entry (Undergraduate)

Depending on your academic background and intended course of study, it may be possible to apply for advanced entry into year 2 or 3 of a University of Lincoln undergraduate course.

English Language Requirements

• IELTS 6.0 (with no less than 5.5 in each band score).  Please note that some courses require a higher IELTS score.