Plymouth Marjon University has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework.These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
Course summary
This degree focuses on the processes undertaken from criminal investigation and retrieval of evidence, through examination of evidence as a scientist, to delivery of opinion in court. You will understand how forensic science is employed within the criminal justice system and learn how to recover, record and preserve evidence from a crime scene or other incident and how to examine evidence within the laboratory using relevant techniques. You will also learn how to ask the questions relevant to investigating a crime and how evidence is considered in court. Why this course at Marjon? Time spent within our crime scene house and forensic laboratories will provide you with practical experience of the many aspects of crime scene and forensic science. Specialist interaction means that the degree is supplemented with ‘real-life’ examples. Relevant work experience opportunities available. Small class sizes and weekly practical sessions give you hands-on experience with equipment that provides you with the necessary and relevant practical skills for employment within the sector. What might I become? You could follow a career pathway within areas such as forensic analytical laboratories or the criminal justice system. Alternatively, you could apply to graduate schemes with the police or civil service. Often to work within forensic science it is necessary to undertake further study to specialise in a specific forensic discipline. Find out more at Open Day Open Day is your opportunity to find out more about studying Forensic Science at Marjon. You’ll meet our lecturers and look around our dedicated on-site crime scene house and laboratory facilities. Our student life talks will help you prepare to go to university, covering topics such as careers, funding, sport and our award winning on-campus student support service. You can also take a tour of the campus with a current student and find out about the student-led clubs and societies. Book on to an Open Day at: www.marjon.ac.uk/open-day Why study at Marjon? • Awarded SILVER Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF). • High quality teaching Ranked No 1 in England for teaching quality in the Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2019. • Joint 12th in UK for Student Satisfaction as ranked by the Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2019. • Top 10 in the UK for student experience as ranked by the Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2019*. • 5th in UK for Courses and Lecturers in the Whatuni Student Choice Awards (WUSCA) 2019. *Rankings published 23 September 2018. Oxford and Cambridge excluded due to low response rates. Based on National Student Survey 2018
Modules
Dr Sarah Gardner - Course Lead, Forensic Science; “The degree builds from a basic understanding of crime scene investigation and evidence analysis, to more complex understanding of your interpretation of evidence. Law and court room processes are included to enable an understanding of the presentation of evidence in court. The third-year dissertation provides opportunity for a student to develop their own area of research interest.” 1st Year Introduction to Crime Scene Investigation Introductory Scientific Studies Anatomy and Physiology Forensic Science Forensic Trace Analysis Forensic Quality Standards 2nd Year Law and the Expert Witness Future Forensics Forensic Biology Mass Disaster Victim Identification Research Methods Crime Scene Photography 3rd Year Honours Project Case Assessment and Interpretation Forensic Anthropology Advanced Forensic Analysis Crime Scene Management
Assessment method
You will be assessed via a variety of methods including witness statements, practical assessments, mock court room exercises, examinations, oral presentations, essays, portfolios and case reports.
How to apply
25Jan
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:
- 616G
- Institution code:
- P63
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
- Year 2
- Year 3
Entry requirements for advanced entry (i.e. into Year 2 and beyond)
Year 2 – Higher National Certificate or evidence of 120 Credits gained at Higher Education. Module details will be required to check that previous study matches Marjon curriculum. Year 3 – Foundation Degree or evidence of 240 credits gained at Higher Education. Module details will be required to check that previous study matches Marjon curriculum.
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 112 points
A level - BBC
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DMM
Access to HE Diploma
AS
GCSE/National 4/National 5
T Level - M
Other Level 3 qualifications will be considered
Student Outcomes
Operated by the Office for Students
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| EU | £13000 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| England | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250 | Year 1 |
| International | £13000 | Year 1 |
Additional fee information
EU applicants will be classed as International unless they have Pre-settled or Settled status.
Provider information
Plymouth Marjon University
Derriford Road
Plymouth
PL6 8BH