Forensic Sciences with Foundation Year BSc (Hons)
London South Bank UniversitySouthwark Campus, United Kingdom
Course overview
Course is subject to validation. The Foundation Year provides you with a good understanding of the scientific concepts that underpin Forensic Science; students gain knowledge and practical skills that prepare them for the BSc Forensic Science. The course is modular in structure and allows all science foundation students within the school of Applied Science to be together for the first part of the study period.
Students who wish to change programme at the end of this period can do so through consultation with the course director. Its an exciting way to explore and learn about all kinds of science. The second part of the course specialises in forensic science core subjects accompanied by some specialist laboratory work.
There is a good mix of assessment strategies with an emphasis on “learning by doing” and problem solving. Once completed there is a seamless integration with the parent BSc (Hons) in Forensic Science. The course will suit those students who are enthusiastic about Forensic Science yet have not developed all the knowledge and skills to study the subject at an advanced level.
It delivers a future-fit curriculum at Foundation level and a great introduction to university life allowing you to become confident in your abilities and broadening your horizons.
Key highlights
- Foundation year builds scientific concepts and practical skills for forensic science
- Shared modular first stage with all applied science foundation students
- Option to change programme after the shared stage, with course director
- Second stage covers forensic science core subjects with specialist laboratory work
- Emphasis on learning by doing and problem solving across varied assessments
- Seamless progression onto the BSc (Hons) Forensic Science degree
Entry requirements
- UCAS tariff points: 64 — …normally need at least 1 A level in a science subject or a minimum of 64 UCAS points from an equivalent L3 qualification as follows: BTEC Subsidiary/National/BTEC Extended Diploma but may not have achieved the appropriat…
Scholarships
LSBU Pathway Progression Scholarship
£5,000 discount from headline gross tuition fees for the first year of study.
Up to £5,000Sports Scholarships
Sports scholars can receive up to £1500 financial support per annum, as well as assistance in competition travel and entry.
The Cambridge Education Group (CEG) Progression Award
The LSBU Pathway Progression Scholarship offers a £5,000 tuition fee discount for the first year of undergraduate or postgraduate taught study.
Up to £5,000The Global Success Scholarship
The Global Success Scholarship is worth up to £4,000 and awarded to international students to provide them a springboard to kickstart their global career at LSBU.
The Transnational Education (TNE) Partner Award
Value: £5,000 tuition fee discount per academic year
Up to £5,000The Vice Chancellor’s International Merit Award
£2,000 for each academic year.
Up to £2,000
Careers this course leads to
- Forensic scientist
- Crime scene investigator
- Forensic laboratory technician
- Scenes of crime officer
- Forensic toxicologist
- Laboratory analyst
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,790 per year | International: £17,400 per year
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to London South Bank University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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