Applied Forensic Science

City College Plymouth

Undergraduate HNC Full-time 1 Year CriminologyForensic science

Applied Forensic Science HNC is an undergraduate degree at City College Plymouth, based in Plymouth, taught full-time over 1 year. Entry requires around 48 UCAS points.

UCAS Points

48 points

Typical offer · UCAS

About this 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:

- 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.

Entry Requirements

UCAS Tariff Points 48 points
BTEC PPP

Career Prospects

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Course Details

Qualification
Higher National Certificate - HNC
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
1 Year
Start Date
2025

2025-entry data — 2026 offers may differ

Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Plymouth
Scheme
Undergraduate
Subjects
Criminology, Forensic science