United Kingdom
Entry Requirements
- A minimum of 5 GCSEs (C or above), including Maths, English and Science (or Adult Literacy and Numeracy Level 2 or successful completion of a Level 2 course with Functional Skills Maths and English). (Accepted Science equivalent - Merit at BTEC First Diploma)
- Applicants who do not meet these entry requirements will be assessed on an individual basis by the Curriculum Manager and Curriculum Direct
Curriculum
The Edexcel BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Applied Science (forensics) consists of 6 mandatory units. The six core units are:
- Fundamentals of Science
- Working in the Science Industry
- Scientific investigation
- Scientific practical techniques
- Perceptions of Science
- Mathematical tools in Science
There are a further 13 specialist units that include:
- Chemical Laboratory Techniques
- Forensic Evidence Collection and Analysis
- Criminology
- Using Statistics for Science
- Physiology of Human Body Systems
- Genetics and Genetic Engineering
- Traffic Accident Analysis
- Criminal and Psychology
- Applications of Forensic Psychology
- Forensic Fire Investigation
- Physiology of Human Regulation and Production
- Criminal Investigation Practice and Procedures
- Criminal Investigation Practice Procedures
There may be an additional research project integrated over 2 years for certain students, which at the end counts for the equivalent UCAS points of an A/S level. The content and title of the project is up to the individual learner, but will be based firmly within the science arena.
The Edexcel BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Applied Science (forensics) consists of 6 mandatory units. The six core units are:
- Fundamentals of Science
- Working in the Science Industry
- Scientific investigation
- Scientific practical techniques
- Perceptions of Science
- Mathematical tools in Science
There are a further 13 specialist units that include:
- Chemical Laboratory Techniques
- Forensic Evidence Collection and Analysis
- Criminology
- Using Statistics for Science
- Physiology of Human Body Systems
- Genetics and Genetic Engineering
- Traffic Accident Analysis
- Criminal and Psychology
- Applications of Forensic Psychology
- Forensic Fire Investigation
- Physiology of Human Regulation and Production
- Criminal Investigation Practice and Procedures
- Criminal Investigation Practice Procedures
There may be an additional research project integrated over 2 years for certain students, which at the end counts for the equivalent UCAS points of an A/S level. The content and title of the project is up to the individual learner, but will be based firmly within the science arena.