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BSc Forensic Science with Criminology

University of Derby
Part-timePlacement YearYear AbroadFoundation YearSubject: Subjects Allied to Medicine
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Course Score
B /69
Graduate Salary
£26,000
Satisfaction
89%
Degree Completion
58%
Professional Jobs
80%
Meaningful Work
90%
The Course
Student Life
After Uni
The Faculty

AI & Your Career

Based on real AI use at work (Anthropic research, 2026)

20%
Moderate AI impact

Average across where this course's graduates actually work

AI does some of the simpler tasks in these jobs, but most of the work still needs human judgement and skill.

AI impact by graduate destination

Finance52%
Managers, directors and senior officials30%
Teaching18%
Welfare and housing associate15%
Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation12%

🧭 Career Trajectories

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Expected Starting Salary

below national median

Typical starting salary for Subjects Allied to Medicine graduates

Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2030
First job
~2031
£26,000
typical starting salary
£22,000
£34,500
Brightest = where most graduates land · fades where fewer earn that amount
· Subjects Allied to Medicine graduates nationally earn £20,000-£42,000 (233 courses)

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

Where Graduates Work

Top job roles graduates enter after this course

01
Teaching Professionals
★ Professional
20%
02
Welfare and housing associate professionals
★ Professional
15%
03
Managers, directors and senior officials
★ Professional
15%
04
Teaching and Childcare Associate Professionals
★ Professional
10%
05
Nursing Professionals
★ Professional
10%
06
Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation
5%
07
Therapy professionals
★ Professional
5%
08
Finance Professionals
★ Professional
5%
09
Quality and Regulatory Professionals
★ Professional
5%
10
Health associate professionals
★ Professional
5%

Explore Career Pathways

Detailed guides and day-in-the-life profiles for careers related to this degree.

Outcomes

58%
Continuation
80%
Professional Work
90%
Meaningful Role
85%
Career On Track

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