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Bachelor of Forensic Science with Foundation Year

Preston, United Kingdom
4 years
English
On campus
Bachelor

About the program

Four-year full-time degree in Forensic Science with an integrated foundation year, Taught at London Met's Holloway campus.

Program highlights

Internship available: yes
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (1.5 years): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Apply core knowledge in Forensic Science with Foundation Year. Analyse discipline-specific problems using appropriate methods. Communicate professional ideas clearly. Use relevant tools and practices responsibly. Prepare for employment or further study in science and environment.

Career outcomes

Police service
Forensic science laboratories
Analytical laboratories in the health sector
Pharmaceutical and food industries
Financial sector
Scientific journalism
Teaching

Curriculum

Four-year full-time programme
Modules listed for 2026/27. Foundation year: Biochemistry
Biology. Year 1: Anatomy & Physiology 1
Anatomy & Physiology 2
Biochemistry. Year 2: Firearms
Ammunition and Ballistics
Marks and Impression Evidence
Metabolism. Year 3: Advanced Bioanalytical Science
Crime Scene to Court
Forensic Trace Evidence. A placement or work-experience module is available.

Entry requirements

Academic

Lower entry grades than the standard degree: recognised upper-secondary qualification for your country
With the four-year route (integrated foundation year) for applicants who do not meet the three-year entry grades. English: IELTS 6.0 with no component below 5.5 or equivalent.

Accepted academic background

Recognised upper-secondary qualification by country, At the lower entry level set for foundation-year routes, Students without the grades for the 3-year degree

Language tests

IELTS 6.0
TOEFL iBT 4.5
PTE Academic 61
Duolingo 105
Cambridge 170
Institutional test 65%

Documents you’ll need

Academic Transcripts
Academic Qualification Certificates

How to apply

Check the course entry requirements for your country
The English requirement and the deadline (January 2027 starts: application by 2026-11-30). Apply through UCAS (institution code C30) or the university online application system. Provide academic transcripts
English test evidence and a personal statement. Interview or audition only where the course page requires it. Accept the offer and pay the tuition deposit (2026-12-07 for January 2027). Receive your CAS and apply for the Student visa with proof of funds.

Other costs

Tuition per year	£18,500 GBP
Application fee	_
Deposit	_

Program details

Campus	Preston Campus
Faculty or school	School of Law and Policing
Department	_
Teaching language	English
Credit value	_
Study pace	_
Post-study stay	1.5 years
Scholarship note	Students may be considered for available scholarships or funding if they meet the relevant award criteria; availability and eligibility should be confirmed with the institution.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
30 Jun 2027
228 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 4 years.