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Foundation Degree, FdSc (awarded by Plymouth University)

Level Five

Overview

What's it all about?

City College Plymouth is the only provider of a science-based forensic science degree in the South West!

Forensic science is one of the most fascinating areas of applied science - the use of scientific procedures to produce evidence in a court of law. This course provides knowledge and skills appropriate to an increasingly important area of science. It covers the major scientific disciplines involved in the investigation of crime. You will study in the College's specialist forensic science laboratories using modern forensic equipment, and put your skills to practice in our mock crime scene ‘house’.

On this course you will have the opportunity to work closely with practicing forensic experts from a range of organisations - including Devon & Cornwall Constabulary, crime scene resources and pathologists.

Progression

On successful completion you may be eligible to progress to:

the second year of the BSc (Hons) Chemistry degree at Plymouth University
the second or third year of the honours degree in a related subject at a range of universities
a wide range of careers such as scene of crime investigation, laboratory forensic scientist and other scientific support services.

Details

UCAS Code

F411

What does the course involve?

Covering the major scientific disciplines involved in the investigation of a crime, you'll gain the appropriate knowledge in chemistry, biology, and laboratory instrumentation and develop an understanding of the legal and criminal justice systems and the methods used to analyse crime.

The course includes the following modules:

managing a crime scene
collection of forensic evidence
laboratory investigation of forensic evidence
scientific principles involved in forensic science
criminology
forensic psychology
English criminal law
legal aspects associated with forensic science work
forensic scientist as an expert witness in a court of law

Entry Requirements

We welcome applications from those who have all of the following:

80 UCAS tariff points (tariff points can be obtained from any eligible course - for more details see the UCAS tariff tables here)
Four GCSEs at grades C or above, to include English, maths and double science
or
equivalent qualifications
relevant work experience.

Should entry requirements not be met then individual cases will be considered.

Are there any exams?

Assessment will be through a variety of assignments which involve both practical and written projects. The emphasis will be on practical development supported by portfolios. There are two examinations at stage 2.

Duration

Two years

When can I study?

Three days per week

Facts and Fees

Apply via UCAS

Full-time

Start Date:

September

Location:

Goschen Centre

Ancillary course costs (a contribution towards the materials you will be supplied with ie books and equipment):

Please contact info@cityplym.ac.uk or phone reception on 01752 305300 for details

Level:

No level information available

Course Code:

UF3372

Please Note:

Certain "part-time" courses may become "full-time" (if additional courses are taken), and "full-time" courses may become "part-time" to suit your requirements.

If you are aged 16-18, due to Government funding, tuition fees may not be applicable for your course (Please note: this does not apply to foundation degrees or access to higher education courses, and other courses not eligible for public funding).

Please note that fees quoted apply to courses starting in the academic year 2012 / 13 (August 2012 - July 2013). There may be a slight increase in fees for courses starting 2013 / 14.

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