BSc Forensic Science With Foundation Year
Course overview
The BSc Forensic Science with Foundation Year at the University of Derby is a great programme to help you become a confident and skilled scientist who solves crimes. This is a four-year course. It starts with a Foundation Year, which is perfect if you are changing your career, returning to school, or need extra help to prepare for university study. During this initial year, expert staff will help you build your skills, knowledge, and confidence so you can successfully move on to the main Honours degree.
The main degree focuses on the practical side of solving crimes, meeting the demands of a world that requires increasingly modern investigation techniques. You will get lots of hands-on experience using the University's facilities. These special facilities include a crime scene training area, special labs, a room for studying bugs (an insectary), a lab for studying bones (forensic anthropology), a ballistics lab, and even a mock hidden burial site. You will practise investigating realistic fake crime scenes, such as break-ins and computer crimes.
The BSc Forensic Science with Foundation Year at the University of Derby is officially approved by The Chartered Society of Forensic Sciences, which means it teaches you high professional standards. This thorough training ensures you are prepared for every step of a forensic career, from collecting evidence to upholding justice, matching global priorities like the UN goal for 'Peace and Justice'.
Entry requirements
Grade Requirements:
- The entry requirements for this programme are typically 72 UCAS Tariff points. This can be achieved through various qualifications, including A-Levels at grades DDD, or the Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma at grades MMP.
- For applicants holding an Access to HE Diploma, the requirement is to achieve 30 credits at Merit and 15 credits at Pass, with 0 credits at Distinction.
English Proficiency:
- Non-native speakers of English are to show proficiency in English by having an IELTS overall score of 6.0 with at least 5.5 in each component.
Scholarships
10% Alumni Discount
All other alumni will receive a 10% discount.
Up to 10% of fees25% Alumni Discount
The 25% alumni discount is available if you graduated in the academic years 2023/24 or 2024/25 and are fully enrolled on a postgraduate programme by July 2026.
Biomedical Science Excellence Scholarship
Two awards of £1,000 are available, and will be awarded as a tuition fee reduction in the second semester. Each recipient will also be allocated up to £500 to use to attend a conference.
Up to £1,000Full Payment Discount
If you pay your annual tuition fee in full ahead of enrolment, you will benefit from a £1,000 discount.
Up to £1,000Sports Scholarships - Individual and Team Sport Scholar
Up to £3,000 fee subsidy and support services.
Sports Scholarships - Performance Team Sports Scholar
Up to £3,000 fee subsidy and support services.
Talented Athlete Award
Please contact the provider.
Vice-Chancellor's Scholarships
Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarships - £2,000
Up to £2,000
Career opportunities
Graduates of the BSc Forensic Science with Foundation Year from the University of Derby can pursue various careers in roles, including:
- Forensic Scientist
- Analytical Chemist
- Microbiologist
- Forensic Laboratory Technician
- PCR Analyst
Cost of study
The tuition fee to study the BSc Forensic Science with Foundation Year in the University of Derby is £17,500 per year. Please note that this fee is provisional and, thus, subject to change.
Admission
You can apply for this course directly to the university using its online application portal. For further enquiries about this process, please feel free to reach out to any of our counsellors at AHZ.
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