AU970 · Level 8 · 4 years

Forensic Investigation and Analysis

Atlantic Technological University - Sligo · Connacht

2026 Round 1 points

311

Down 29 points since 2023 (340).

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About this course

A science degree that uses biology and chemistry to investigate crime and analyse evidence. Parts of it are accredited by the Chartered Society of Forensic Science in the UK.

How long
4 years
What you study
Year 1 covers biology, chemistry, physics and maths, with intro modules in criminal justice and forensic science. Later years add crime scene investigation, genetics, molecular biology, statistics and the instruments used in forensic labs. You work on simulated crime scenes with practising investigators, learn DNA profiling and testing for drugs and toxins, and finish with a forensic research project.
Placement and abroad
You do a work placement of one to three months, for example with a pathologist, a solicitor, a pharmaceutical lab or an environmental analyst.
Where it can lead
Graduates can work in crime investigation, drug and toxin testing, DNA profiling or lab analysis, or go on to postgraduate research.
Who it suits
Suits students who enjoy biology and chemistry, like practical lab work, and are curious about how evidence is gathered and tested.

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Points history

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Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026311Published after the final round
2025 320320388
2024 317317390
2023 340340393

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Subject requirements

  • English or Irish: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6
  • Mathematics: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6 or Foundation F2

These are the course's own subject requirements. You also need to meet the college's general minimum entry requirements.

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