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Free Access to HE Forensic Science Course in Chichester

CostFREE
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start14 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyLASER
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About this course

Free Access to HE Forensic Science Course in Chichester. Classes run at Chichester College, full-time over two years.

The course is for 16 to 18 year olds. You'll need at least five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English Language, Maths, and all Sciences. You'll study how forensic science works in practice, covering biology, chemistry, and the science behind criminal investigation. Topics include DNA analysis, toxicology, and how evidence is collected and examined.

The course is recognised by UK universities as a route into higher education. You'll finish with an Access to HE Diploma in Forensic Science.

Who this course is for

COURSE OVERVIEW

Our new Access to HE Diploma (Forensic Science) is designed to teach students how the world of Forensic Science works. This is a full-time Level 3 course over 2 years for 16-18 year olds and ends with a qualification equivalent to 3 A levels.

Entry requirements

All learners must be 16-18 years old on the 1st of September and will need to have achieved a minimum of five GCSEs at grade 9-4, which includes English Language and Maths and all Sciences (combined or triple).

What you will learn

  • You'll explore how forensic biology and chemistry apply to criminal investigations.
  • You'll study DNA profiling and how genetic evidence is analysed.
  • You'll learn how toxicology is used to identify substances in forensic cases.
  • You'll examine how physical evidence is collected, preserved, and presented.
  • You'll develop scientific report writing and data analysis skills.
  • You'll build an understanding of the legal and ethical framework around forensic evidence.

How you will learn

You'll study in the classroom full-time, five days a week. Learning is a mix of taught sessions, practical science work, and written assignments. Assessment is through coursework and assignments rather than traditional exams. You'll build a portfolio of work across the two years, which contributes to your final Diploma.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Chichester College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Forensic science technician, supports laboratory analysis and evidence processing.
  • Crime scene investigator, collects and documents physical evidence at scenes.
  • Laboratory analyst, carries out scientific testing in a forensic or research lab.
  • Forensic toxicologist, analyses substances found in forensic samples.
  • Forensic biologist, examines biological material such as DNA and blood evidence.
  • Police officer, a forensic science background supports investigative roles.

What you could study next

  • BSc Forensic Science, the natural next step for most learners completing this Diploma.
  • BSc Criminology and Forensic Science, combines the science with the study of crime and justice.
  • BSc Biomedical Science, a related degree for those interested in laboratory and clinical science.
  • BSc Chemistry, for learners who want to specialise in the chemical side of forensic work.
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