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Here's what you will need to get a place on the Applied Forensic Science course at City College Plymouth.
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Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £7,680 per year |
| Scotland | £7,680 per year |
| Wales | £7,680 per year |
| Northern Ireland | £7,680 per year |
| Channel Islands | £7,680 per year |
| Republic of Ireland | £7,680 per year |
| International | £9,450 per year |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: F019
Here's what City College Plymouth says about its Applied Forensic Science course.
This course will enable you to develop the knowledge, understanding and skills needed to succeed in employment in forensically-based industries or to complete a top-up course at university. Through the study of mandatory core and relevant specialist units, you will cover much of the knowledge, skills and understanding required for successful progression into higher level study or entry into vocationally relevant employment in science laboratories or research centres.
Modules covered include:
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fundamentals of laboratory techniques
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scientific data handling approaches and techniques
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regulation and quality in the applied sciences (pearson-set)
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cell biology
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fundamentals of biochemistry
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criminal investigation.
Course details
Qualification
Higher National Certificate - HNC
Department
Science and Computing
Location
Main Site | Plymouth
Duration
1 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Forensic science
Start date
September 2025
Application deadline
January 29, 2025
The modules you will study
Fundamentals of laboratory techniques Scientific data handling approaches and techniques Regulation and quality in the applied sciences (pearson-set) Cell biology Fundamentals of biochemistry Criminal investigation.
How you will be assessed
Assessment will be both creative and designed to support and develop you. Examples of the methods of assessment used include:
laboratory reports short presentations creating videos or websites to demonstrate your knowledge and understanding timed tests and practical activities group based research work creating scientific posters summarising the latest research an extended research project. You will be assessed on your skills, knowledge and professional development.
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