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Forensic Science (with Foundation Year)

  • BSc (Hons)
  • 4 Years
  • Full-time
  • September 2026
  • Undergraduate
LSBU Main Site - Southwark Campus
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Course summary

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.

Modules

Foundation Level
• Introduction to Academic Skills for the Applied Sciences
• Foundation Maths for Science
• Foundations of Biology
• Foundations of Chemistry
• Foundations of Human Nutrition
• Foundations of Forensic Science
Year 1
• Introduction to Forensic Science
• Scientific Skills
• Fundamentals of Measurement and Instrumentation
• Introduction to Forensic Biology
• Core and Materials Science
• Introduction to Law for Forensic Scientists
Year 2
• Explosion, Fire and Firearms
• Criminal Law for Forensic Scientists
• Crime Laboratory
• Crime Scene Management and Processing
Year 3
• Incident Investigation
• Biological Evidence
• Case Assessment and Interpretation
• Research project (with advanced topics in forensic science)
• Law of Evidence for Forensic Scientists

This course is subject to validation. You can still apply for this course while it is being approved.

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • LSBU Main Site - Southwark Campus

Study options

  • BSc (Hons) • Full-time • 4 Years

Start dates

  • September 2026

Apply by
14 January

This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.

Application codes

Course code:
C50F
Institution code:
L75
Campus name:
LSBU Main Site - Southwark Campus
Campus Code:
-
Points of Entry:
Year 1

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How to apply

Apply by
14 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.

Application codes

Course code:
C50F
Institution code:
L75
Campus name:
LSBU Main Site - Southwark Campus
Campus Code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

International applicants

English Language Requirements for International and EU Applicants: IELTS 6.0 (the minimum score required in each skill area is 5.5) or TOEFL IBT 80 ( the minimum score required in each skills areas are: Reading 18, Listening 17, Writing 17, Speaking 20) or Pearson Test of English Academic 52 (the minimum score required in each skill area is 51)

Entry requirements

UCAS Tariff
64 points

A level

64 UCAS Tariff points from A levels

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

64 UCAS Tariff points from BTEC

Access to HE Diploma

64 UCAS Tariff from an Access to HE Diploma

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Fees and funding

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