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FdSc Forensic Science

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Key Details

Levels

Level 5

FT / PT

FT

Location

Lowestoft

Attendance

1-2 days

Duration

2 years

This exciting and dynamic course intends to provide a solid knowledge-base to foster and enhance enthusiasm for Forensic Science and to develop transferable scientific skills. Through the practical application of knowledge, you will acquire the knowledge, skills and attributes required by employers in forensic laboratories and scientific support services.

You will study a range of modules - some designed to develop your wider scientific and laboratory knowledge and skills - and some to develop the specific skills and attributes needed to work in forensic science.

The course is for those wishing to build their skills, knowledge and understanding further to progress into the laboratory science sector.

Whilst this is a full-time course, typically this course generally only requires 1-2 days on campus attendance, supported by self-directed study. This means you can continue to work alongside your studies and balance other commitments.

Course Information


Please be aware that the relevant employment or voluntary placement may require some form of DBS check. You will need to arrange this directly with the placement provider, and cover any costs involved.

You will need to have achieved 80 UCAS tariff points (or above) and an Access to HE Diploma

GCSE English, Maths and Science at grade C/4 or above (unless the Level 3 offer is in a direct science subject).

Applicants who do not hold these qualifications may be considered on an individual basis based upon their overall application and the course applied for.


Successful completion of this course will enable you to progress onto BSc (Hons) Forensic Science at the University of Suffolk at East Coast College.

  • Subject to validation

Modules you may study include:

  • Laboratory Techniques for Forensics
  • Presenting the Analysis of Scientific Data and Bioinformatics
  • Biology for Forensics
  • Chemistry for Forensics
  • Introduction to Forensic Process and Law
  • Personal and Professional Development
  • Industry Related Project
  • Scientific Research
  • Forensic Analysis Techniques
  • Criminal Investigation
  • Forensic and Criminal Psychology
  • Forensic Evidence

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