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BSc (Hons) Forensic Science (Progression Route)

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Key Details

Levels

Level 6

FT / PT

FT

Location

Lowestoft

Attendance

1-2 days

Duration

1 year

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The BSc (Hons) Forensic Science [Progression Route] provides the opportunity for you to continue your studies to a full honours degree.

This exciting and dynamic programme provides you with the opportunities to further develop your existing knowledge of forensic science skills and practices, through the practical application of advanced knowledge and skills, acquiring the attributes required by employers in forensic laboratories and scientific support services. You will study a range of exciting and contemporary modules which will develop your forensic science-specific skills, attributes and competencies.

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


You will need to have achieved 240 credits from a relevant foundation degree or equivalent.


Graduates can pursue careers in areas such as:

  • Forensic Laboratory Scientist
  • Crime Scene Investigator (subject to employer requirements and additional training where applicable)
  • Forensic Analytical Scientist
  • Scientific Support Officer
  • Quality Assurance or Laboratory Technician
  • Toxicology or Drug Analysis Laboratory Assistant
  • Environmental or Analytical Testing Laboratories
  • Biomedical or Clinical Laboratories
  • Research and Development Technician
  • Police or Government Scientific Support Services

Modules you may study include:

  • Advanced Topics in Forensic Science
  • Identification & Investigation
  • Digital Forensics
  • Environmental & Wildlife Forensics
  • Project (Sciences)

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