Overview
The Forensic Science with Foundation Year (Hons) programme is offered at the University of Derby .
Key facts
- Start your studies at foundation level: the perfect choice if you are planning a career change or if you are keen to study a completely new subject area
- Build the advanced skills you need to investigate crime scenes, analyse evidence and present findings in court
- Gain hands-on experience in our impressive Forensic Training Facility and high-specification laboratories
- Learn from forensic scientists, fingerprint experts, police officers, lawyers and judges so that you see all aspects of the profession in close-up
- Apply what you learn in the workplace: you will have the opportunity to undertake a year-long placement in a forensic imaging unit, footwear unit or forensic analytical service laboratories with the East Midlands Scientific Operations Unit (EMSOU)
- Raise your professional profile: you can become eligible for Associate Membership of the Royal Society of Chemistry if you select optional modules in chemistry
Careers
- With a Forensic Science degree from Derby under your belt, you will have a head start in a challenging and fascinating profession. You could pursue your career not only in the forensic science sector and criminal justice system, but also insurance companies or any industry where a good science degree is invaluable.
- Derby graduates now work as scenes of crime officers, analytical chemists, forensic laboratory technicians, forensic intelligence analysts, microbiologists and PCR analysts. They are realising their potential with police forces as well as companies like SOCOTEC, Cellmark, Minerva Scientifics, Rolls-Royce, Lubrizol and LGC Forensics.
- This degree also paves the way to postgraduate level learning. As an applied science course, it equips you to progress to qualifications in medicine and can pave the way to MSc, MRes, MPhil or PhD study. Some of our students are now enjoying teaching careers within secondary or further education after completing our PGCE Secondary (Schools Direct) or PGCE Post-14 (Education and Training) qualification.
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Courses include:
- Genetics
- Chemistry of Life
- Crime Scene Investigation
- Forensic Chemistry
- Forensic Science
- Law, Criminology and Criminal Justice for Forensic Science
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Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Campus Location
- Derby, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Forensic Science View 163 other Bachelors in Forensic Science in United KingdomExplore more key information
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
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General requirements
- UCAS points 72
- A Level DDD
- BTEC MPP
- GCSE GCSE Maths and English are preferred, however if you don't have these qualifications you will be able to undertake Maths and English at Level 2 as part of your course of study
- Access to HE Pass Access to HE Diploma with 60 credits: 45 at Level 3 and 15 at Level 2
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents15500 GBP / year≈ 15500 GBP / year -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents9535 GBP / year≈ 9535 GBP / year
Living costs
Derby
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
- We have a range of scholarships, bursaries and discounts available to international students. You will need to apply separately for the Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarship and the International Excellent Student Scholarship, but all others are assessed for eligibility alongside your application. The £2,000 Postgraduate (PGT) Scholarship is awarded automatically to most (non-EU) overseas applicants, subject to eligibility.
- You will need to apply separately for the Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarship, the International Excellent Student Scholarship and the GREAT Scholarship, but all others are assessed for eligibility alongside your application.
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