FdSc Forensic Sciences
University of SuffolkEast Coast College (Lowestoft), United Kingdom
Course overview
The Foundation Degree in Science (FdSc) in Forensic Sciences provides students with a solid foundation in both the theoretical and practical aspects required for careers in forensic laboratories and scientific support services. This two-year full-time programme is delivered at East Coast College (Lowestoft) and focuses on applying biological and chemical principles to forensic science, with key modules covering legal and investigative processes.
Students will complete compulsory modules such as Criminal Investigation, Lab Techniques for Forensics, Forensics and Criminal Psychology, and Introduction to the Forensic Process and Law. While this is a full-time programme, students attend classes only one to two days per week, allowing flexibility to balance work or other responsibilities alongside their studies.
Key highlights
- Develops skills employers seek in forensic laboratories and scientific support services
- Practical application of knowledge throughout the programme
- Modules build wider scientific and laboratory knowledge and skills
- Specialist modules develop skills needed to work in forensic science
- Culminates in a sector-relevant project
- Prepares students to progress into the laboratory science sector
Entry requirements
- UCAS tariff points: 80 — Text: 80 UCAS tariff points (or above)
- A-level: CDD — A-Level: CDD
- BTEC: MMP — BTEC: MMP
- T-level: Pass — T Level: Pass A*-C
- GCSE: C or above — to include Mathematics, English Language, Science
- Additional condition: minimum_age — 17+ · Candidates for admission shall be at least 17 years of age on or before the date of commencement to their programme of study.
Scholarships
International Merit Scholarship
The awards are £1,000 - £3,000 based on your academic achievements and level of study.
Up to £1,000Vice-Chancellor’s Excellence in Health Scholarship
We will be awarding fifty (50) Vice-Chancellor’s Excellence in Health Scholarships of £4,000 value each in the 2025/26 academic year.
Up to £4,000
Careers this course leads to
- Forensic laboratory technician
- Scientific support officer
- Crime scene investigator
- Laboratory technician
- Forensic science assistant
Career opportunities
Graduates of the FdSc Forensic Science programme from the University of Suffolk can pursue roles such as:
- Forensic Scientist
- Crime Scene Investigator
- Detective
- Analytical Chemist
- Toxicologist
Cost of study
The tuition fee for the FdSc Forensic Science programme at the University of Suffolk for international students is £15,690 per year. Tuition fees are subject to annual review and may change.
Admission
Applications for the FdSc Forensic Science programme can be made through the University of Suffolk website or UCAS. For additional guidance and support, contact our expert counsellors at AHZ.
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