Program Overview

International Foundation Year in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
Studying our Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics programme will prepare you for a degree across a range of exciting areas, including biochemistry, civil and infrastructure engineering and mathematics. By the time you finish the programme, you will have had the necessary specialist English language, study skills and subject specific tuition to prepare you for an undergraduate degree.

Many of the progression degrees include work placements and the opportunity to study abroad, for the same fee as a traditional degree. Combining academic study with professional experience will give you the skills and confidence you need to succeed in your chosen career.

What you'll study

During your Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics International Foundation Year you will study the following modules:

• Applied Maths
• Core Biology
• Core Chemistry
• Core Computing
• Core Physics
• Academic English Skills
• Pure Maths

Once you have successfully completed the programme, and achieved the required grades, you will be well-equipped to start your undergraduate degree at Kingston University London.

Leading to: Forensic Science BSc (Hons)
This course prepares you for a career as a forensic scientist. Case studies, evidence interpretation, fieldwork and laboratory training cover all aspects of investigating criminal offences. These include crime scene processing, forensic archaeology, drugs, toxicology, DNA profiling, body fluids, entomology, fibres, fire investigation and ballistics.

You'll also have an introduction to criminal law, which includes cross-examination in a Crown Court setting.

Specialist topics include blood pattern analysis (BPA), gunshot residue detection, counterfeits and forgeries, and the analysis of trace evidence. In addition, this course also provides additional industry recognised certificates in BPA, forensic toxicology and DNA profiling at no extra cost.