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BSc Forensic Science

University of the West of Scotland
Full-time4 YearsPlacement YearSubject: Physical Sciences
Course Score
C /66
Graduate Salary
£25,000
Satisfaction
88%
Degree Completion
65%
Professional Jobs
60%
Meaningful Work
95%

Expected Starting Salary

bottom quartile nationally

Typical starting salary for Physical Sciences graduates

Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2031
First job
~2032
£25,000
typical starting salary
£23,000
£26,000
Brightest = where most graduates land · fades where fewer earn that amount
· Physical Sciences graduates nationally earn £22,500£52,000 (719 courses)

HESA Graduate Outcomes survey · includes all graduates regardless of career path chosen

AI & Your Career

Based on Anthropic research

38%
Moderate Exposure

Some tasks in this career are being augmented by AI, but the core work still requires significant human judgement and skill.

Graduate Roles by AI Exposure

68%Customer service
40%Science, engineering and technology associate
40%Sales
40%Natural and social science
30%Managers, directors and senior officials

Where Graduates Work

Top job roles graduates enter after this course

01
Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
★ Professional
30%
02
Sales occupations
20%
03
Natural and social science professionals
★ Professional
15%
04
Managers, directors and senior officials
★ Professional
10%
05
Customer service occupations
5%
06
Engineering professionals
★ Professional
5%
07
Welfare and housing associate professionals
★ Professional
5%

Outcomes

65%
Continuation
60%
Professional Work
95%
Meaningful Role
65%
Career On Track