About the course…
Are you interested in a career in forensics sciences or criminal investigation?
Through our Forensic Science programme, you will study AAQ Medical Science, Applied Criminology and A Level Psychology, allowing you to tailor your study towards your interests and progression.
A forensic scientist or technician works to obtain scientific evidence at crime scenes to support criminal, regulatory and civil investigations. Through this programme, you will develop an understanding of how to study and inspect physical, biological, chemical and psychological pieces of evidence found at crime scenes to establish the circumstances and help law enforcers bring criminals to justice.
Why study with us…
- You will benefit from excellent facilities, including high-specification laboratories with access to a wide range of the latest forensic study materials.
- We organise interactive and realistic crimes to investigate, where you will follow the case from the crime scene to the court room.
- This course will enable you to develop a purposeful and coherent combination of knowledge, skills and behaviours to confidently enter or progress into employment in occupations that are recognised and demanded by employers.
Where Art and Design can take you…
After completing this programme, you can progress to university to study a degree in forensic science, criminal investigation, professional policing, psychology, criminology or paramedic science.
Want to stay local? The University of Suffolk at East Coast College offers degree courses such as Forensic Science, allowing you to gain a degree on your doorstep. You can find out more at https://www.eastcoast.ac.uk/degrees/
Further study at a higher level will lead to jobs in areas such as criminal psychology, criminology, biomedical science, forensic science, paramedic science and the police force. Other pathways include laboratory apprenticeships, policing apprenticeships and prison officer training.
Entry requirements…
- Must meet overall entry criteria for A Level study
- Must meet entry criteria for AAQ Medical Science, Applied Criminology and A Level Psychology
