Forensic Science with Foundation Year

• Study a programme which sets high professional standards: this course is accredited by The Chartered Society of Forensic Sciences • Start your studies at foundation level: the perfect choice if you are planning a career change or if you are keen to study a completely new subject area • Build the advanced skills you need to investigate crime scenes, analyse evidence and present findings in court • Gain hands-on experience in our impressive Forensic Training Facility and high-specification laboratories • Learn from forensic scientists, fingerprint experts, police officers, lawyers and judges so that you see all aspects of the profession in close-up • Apply what you learn in the workplace: you will have the opportunity to undertake a year-long placement in a forensic imaging unit, footwear unit or forensic analytical service laboratories with the East Midlands Scientific Operations Unit (EMSOU)

IELTS: 6.0 (with at least 5.5 in each skills area)

International students: £17,500 per year

UK students: £9,535 per year

UK/Home: £9,535 per year

International: £17,500 per year

September 2026

UCAS deadline (equal consideration); UCAS Extra: from late February; Clearing: from July 2026

• Derby (Kedleston Road), United Kingdom