3.5-Term Pathway - Undergraduate Foundation Program - Engineering and Physical Sciences - Continue to Bachelor of Science (Honours) - Forensic Science

The 3.5-term program offers successful students guaranteed progression to London South Bank University. Students will study their Foundation program at the ONCampus London South Bank University Centre located at the heart of the London South Bank University campus. This extended program is available for students who do not have the required English language level for the 3-term pathway. The program lasts 4 terms and includes an English language module (ELPP) followed by 3 terms of Undergraduate Foundation Program (UFP).

The program is designed to prepare international students, who have completed senior secondary education, for entry to undergraduate studies at London South Bank University. All students who successfully complete the Undergraduate Foundation Program are guaranteed placement on a suitable program of undergraduate study at London South Bank University. The Undergraduate Foundation Program is set at level 3, which is equivalent to A-level standard in the UK.

The year begins with an English language module and then the next three terms are divided into seven to eight teaching weeks and one examination week, and half a term of English language. On average, students will undertake 21 (and up to 25) hours of classroom-based study per week.

English Language forms up to six hours of the timetable, is compulsory for students who are below the required level for progression, and will be integrated into the teaching of academic subjects as well as being taught separately if additional support is needed. Students who are at or above the required English level for progression are likely to follow a reduced timetable.

Students can progress to Bachelor of Science (Honors) - Forensic Science. This course covers crime scene analysis and the interpretation of evidence. Theory is matched by practical work and at each level there is the opportunity to pursue investigations.

Forensic science is used to settle an increasing number of criminal cases – ensuring law courts have accurate information to determine an outcome of guilty or not guilty. Forensic scientists combine biology, chemistry, and math to obtain and analyze evidence from various sources such as blood, body fluids, hair, textile fibers, glass fragments, and vehicle tire marks.

Many independent forensic laboratories provide services to the criminal justice system. At London South Bank University, a range of transferable skills is offered to enable careers in forensics and other scientific disciplines.

Popular destinations for forensic science graduates include scientific journalism, the pharmaceutical industry, environmental monitoring, laboratory-based employment, and accident investigation.