This course is subject to validation. You can still apply for this course while it is being approved.
City College Plymouth has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
Course summary
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:
- 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.
Modules
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.
Assessment method
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.
How to apply
29Jan
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:
- F019
- Institution code:
- C83
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
International applicants
International applicants will be asked to complete a fee assessment. This allows us to confirm an applicant's nationality, immigration status and residency to correctly assess fee status. Applicant's will be asked to include copies of the relevant pages of their passport, any letters from the Home Office confirming immigration status in the UK and any other relevant documentation (copy of visa stamps, marriage certificate, etc.).
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 48 points
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - PPP
GCSE grades A* to C (9 – 4) in Maths, Science and English Language
Student Outcomes
Operated by the Office for Students
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Republic of Ireland | £7450 | Year 1 |
| England | £7450 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £7450 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £7450 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £7450 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £7450 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Provider information
City College Plymouth
Kings Road
Devonport
Plymouth
PL1 5QG