Course Duration
1 Year
Location
Off Site
Course Cost
£ 5950.00
Do I have to pay this fee? These are higher education qualifications, and no fee remission is available. However, most students will be eligible for a tuition fee loan from the Student Loans Company, and may also be eligible for a maintenance loan, depending on your circumstances.
Course Code
FH1867
Start Date
02/09/2024
Start Time
09:00:00
Day
Mon

Course Summary

The Science Foundation Year (SFY) gives you the opportunity to enter degree courses in science if your qualifications do not meet normal Year 1 entry requirements. This is a proven route to achievement with a long track record of success. Importantly, the SFY is tailor-made to prepare you for the BSc (Hons.) Forensic Science.

High levels of tutor support and guidance will prepare you for Degree level study. The Foundation Year for this course has a long successful track record in providing a smooth transition onto the BSc (Hons) Forensic Science Degree. This route is useful if you have only studied sciences up to GCSE Level or have had a break in your studies.

It has a modular structure covering the four core components (Biology, Chemistry, Applied Science and Mathematics and Data Handling) ensuring that you have the foundation with subject knowledge and key transferable skills (including communication and IT) required to complete a forensic science degree that has been designed to develop scientific expertise, advanced analytical problem solving and transferable skills. The course is ideal for those who are interested in the application of science within the criminal justice system.

Tuition fees for the following 3 years at Staffordshire University will be charged at Staffordshire University's standard undergraduate tuition fees. Please see relevant course pages at www.staffs.ac.uk

Course Requirements

Entry Requirements

Application codes:
You will need these codes when you add a choice to your application.

Course code F413
Institution code S72
Campus name Stoke-on-Trent College
Campus code A
* Typical UCAS Offer: 48 points
* A levels: A, DD, EEE
* BTEC: PPP

* International applicants who require a Student Visa to study in the UK are not eligible to apply for this course. However, please contact International Admissions to discuss an alternative course which might be more suitable to your circumstances
We welcome applications from people with a variety of qualifications, skills and experience. We have a flexible approach to our admission of mature applicants and applicants from non-traditional or non-standard academic routes. Applicants are individually assessed and will be made an offer based on their circumstances. Staffordshire University recognises that previous experience gained in work or other areas of life may have prepared mature applicants for a course of study such as this.

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How Is It Assessed

Assessment is by examinations, coursework and class tests, giving you feedback on your progress whilst allowing you to develop the skills required when tackling a variety of assessment types.

How Is It Taught

This course integrates scientific theory and practice and you will be taught by lecture, laboratory based practical experiments, group work, seminar based work and research. The first year of the course is based at Stoke on Trent College and the subsequent three years are taken at Staffordshire University in Stoke on Trent. Stoke on Trent College’s Science team are based in the new University Science Centre on the University Campus, therefore, you will study in this new, state-of-the-art facility.

What Could I do Next

You will study your first year at Stoke on Trent College and on successful completion of year one (Level 3) will join the BSc (Hons) course at the Stoke on Trent University Campus to complete years 2 (Level 4), 3 (Level 5) and 4 (Level 6).

What Else Do I Need To Know

During the year you will study the following areas: Biology, Chemistry, Applied Science, Mathematics and Data Handling, Communicating Science Project and Academic and Digital Skills. Financial support, including HE Loans may be available towards the cost of this course and other expenses depending upon your personal circumstances. For more information please see https://www.stokecoll.ac.uk/help/fees-and-funding/ For further support please speak to our Admissions Team on 01782 603634 or email admissions@stokecoll.ac.uk Students on this course will pay a lower fee of £5950 for Year 1 (Level 3) and will go on to pay standard University fees for years 2 (Level 4), 3 (Level 5) and 4 (Level 6).

Entry Requirements

Application codes:
You will need these codes when you add a choice to your application.

Course code F413
Institution code S72
Campus name Stoke-on-Trent College
Campus code A
* Typical UCAS Offer: 48 points
* A levels: A, DD, EEE
* BTEC: PPP

* International applicants who require a Student Visa to study in the UK are not eligible to apply for this course. However, please contact International Admissions to discuss an alternative course which might be more suitable to your circumstances
We welcome applications from people with a variety of qualifications, skills and experience. We have a flexible approach to our admission of mature applicants and applicants from non-traditional or non-standard academic routes. Applicants are individually assessed and will be made an offer based on their circumstances. Staffordshire University recognises that previous experience gained in work or other areas of life may have prepared mature applicants for a course of study such as this.

APPLY NOW

How Is It Assessed

Assessment is by examinations, coursework and class tests, giving you feedback on your progress whilst allowing you to develop the skills required when tackling a variety of assessment types.

How Is It Taught

This course integrates scientific theory and practice and you will be taught by lecture, laboratory based practical experiments, group work, seminar based work and research. The first year of the course is based at Stoke on Trent College and the subsequent three years are taken at Staffordshire University in Stoke on Trent. Stoke on Trent College’s Science team are based in the new University Science Centre on the University Campus, therefore, you will study in this new, state-of-the-art facility.

What Could I do Next

You will study your first year at Stoke on Trent College and on successful completion of year one (Level 3) will join the BSc (Hons) course at the Stoke on Trent University Campus to complete years 2 (Level 4), 3 (Level 5) and 4 (Level 6).

What Else Do I Need To Know

During the year you will study the following areas: Biology, Chemistry, Applied Science, Mathematics and Data Handling, Communicating Science Project and Academic and Digital Skills. Financial support, including HE Loans may be available towards the cost of this course and other expenses depending upon your personal circumstances. For more information please see https://www.stokecoll.ac.uk/help/fees-and-funding/ For further support please speak to our Admissions Team on 01782 603634 or email admissions@stokecoll.ac.uk Students on this course will pay a lower fee of £5950 for Year 1 (Level 3) and will go on to pay standard University fees for years 2 (Level 4), 3 (Level 5) and 4 (Level 6).