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BSc Forensic Science with Criminology with Foundation Year

University of Derby
Full-time4 YearsPlacement YearYear AbroadSubject: Subjects Allied to Medicine
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Course Score
C /61
Graduate Salary
£25,000
Satisfaction
83%
Degree Completion
65%
Professional Jobs
50%
Meaningful Work
80%
The Course
Student Life
After Uni
The Faculty

AI & Your Career

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

28%
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

Administrative55%
Business and Financial Project Management50%
Science, engineering and technology associate40%
Natural and social science40%
Sales40%

🧭 Career Trajectories

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Expected Starting Salary

bottom quartile nationally

Typical starting salary for Subjects Allied to Medicine graduates

Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2031
First job
~2032
£25,000
typical starting salary
£22,000
£28,500
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
Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
★ Professional
20%
02
Natural and social science professionals
★ Professional
15%
03
Elementary occupations
15%
04
Protective service occupations
★ Professional
10%
05
Administrative occupations
10%
06
Caring personal services
10%
07
Sales occupations
10%
08
Welfare and housing associate professionals
★ Professional
10%
09
Teaching Professionals
★ Professional
5%
10
Business and Financial Project Management Professionals
★ Professional
5%

Explore Career Pathways

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

Outcomes

65%
Continuation
50%
Professional Work
80%
Meaningful Role
65%
Career On Track

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