Delivered at Wiltshire College and University Centre's Salisbury campus, this course will prepare you to work in a forensics or related environment. At the end of the two years study you will have sufficient vocational skills and knowledge to start work; however an additional third year on a top-up course to achieve a full BSc degree would place all your knowledge and skills developed to good use in the scientific field. Year one lays the foundation for the units in year two and potentially year three. The number of students at any one year will be relatively small so all students will have maximum support from each module and personal tutor. You will be required to research current topics in your area of study and a specific module has been designed in the first year to help you understand how best to achieve this. There is no work placement requirement, although there is a Work Related Project in year 2 which may require you to liaise with a local company or organisation on a real-world project. Overall, the course is intended to produce students who are ‘fit for work’ with the theoretical and practical knowledge you will need in the forensic field.

Year 1: Introduction to the Forensic Process and Law, Fundamental Chemistry, Practical Laboratory Skills, Mathematics for Science, Academic Writing Skills, Essential Biology and Physiology. Year 2: Professional Development Portfolio, Criminal Investigation Protocols and Procedures, Work Related Project, Forensic Evidence and the Legal System, Forensic and Criminal Psychology, Forensic Analytical Methods.

During each module, students will undertake assignments that count towards its assessment. Assessment of all modules will be by both assignments and exams. All modules are designed to enable students to engage in new areas of knowledge to acquire practical experience of a range of activities relevant to their employment within the Forensic Science industry and to encourage students to engage in critical reflection.

Professional Bodies are not listed for this Course.

26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Course code: 413F

Institution code: B50

Campus Name: Wiltshire College - Salisbury

Campus code:

The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.

Apprenticeships: We recognise the transferable knowledge and skills gained through apprenticeships and welcome applications from students with a Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship recognised by the Institute for Apprenticeships. Each application will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Deferred entry: We are happy to consider eligible applicants for deferred entry. If you have already submitted your application, please submit your deferral request through our website. Direct entry: We welcome applications from students who have previously studied at degree level at other institutions and wish to transfer onto a BU course. Our Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) procedure enables credit awarded from one institution to contribute to a BU award, subject to an application process. Please visit our RPL webpage for more information. Mature applicants: We recognise that mature applicants may have a wealth of experience rather than formal qualifications, so we’ll consider your application on these merits if included in your application. You’ll need to apply to BU in the usual way through UCAS and you may be invited to an interview to discuss your suitability for the course based on the experience you tell us about in your application.

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Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.

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If English is not your first language, you will need to provide evidence that you can understand English to a satisfactory level. English language requirements for this course are normally: IELTS (Academic) 6.0 or equivalent.

Student satisfaction : 63%

Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 60%

Go onto work and study: 85%

England	8200.0	Year 1
Northern Ireland	8200.0	Year 1
Scotland	8200.0	Year 1
Wales	8200.0	Year 1
Channel Islands	8200.0	Year 1
Republic of Ireland	8200.0	Year 1
EU	14500.0	Year 1
International	14500.0	Year 1

All fees are quoted in pounds sterling and are per year. Your tuition fees will be the same for each year of your course. Part-time study: Fees are charged on a pro-rata basis of the full-time fee. Visit Bournemouth University's website for full details.

Talbot Campus
Fern Barrow
Address3 are not listed for this Course.
Poole
BH12 5BB