Applied Sciences
Course summary
If you've ever dreamed of starring in your very own series of CSI south London, then consider this course as your casting call. Not for the faint of heart, the life of a Forensic Scientist is equal parts exciting, fascinating, varied, rewarding, and a vital part of the crime-fighting process. By applying analytical and scientific techniques – using a combination of chemistry, biology and toxicology – you could find yourself examining evidence from crimes; creating detailed scientific reports; presenting your findings in a court of law; performing blood grouping, DNA profiling, and examining splash patterns and distribution of particles; or even analysing handwriting or recovering data from electronic devices. The Level 3 National Foundation Diploma in Forensic Science (Forensic Investigation) is a full-time, one-year course that leads to a nationally-recognised BTEC qualification, and is the equivalent to 1.5 A-Levels. It’s perfectly suited to those learners looking to progress to further study and Higher Education. Taught by our industry-expert faculty at our state-of-the-art Nine Elms facility, this course combines both academic theory and practical experimentation; to teach you the fundamentals of analysing forensic evidence and the applied science principles that surround forensic investigations. It has been designed to help you develop the essential scientific skills – and gain the required theoretical knowledge - in order to achieve your goal of a career in the exciting and dynamic field of forensic science. On successful completion of the Level 3 National Foundation Diploma in Forensic Science you will receive a nationally-recognised qualification that could allow you to directly enter employment in a forensic science-based role, or to further develop your knowledge and skills by advancing to a higher-level qualification such as the Level 3 Extended Diploma in Applied Science, or progress to a BSc (Hons) in Forensic Science undergraduate degree with London South Bank University (LSBU).
Entry Requirements
Checked against your grades — every rule traces to the school's published source.
| Requirement | Rule | You |
|---|---|---|
GCSE qualifications | 5 gcse qualifications at grade 4.0 or above | — |
Applied Science | Grade L2P in Applied Science | — |
English Language Alternative route | Grade 4 in English Language | — |
English Literature Alternative route | Grade 4 in English Literature | — |
Mathematics Alternative route | Grade 4 in Mathematics | — |
Combined Science Alternative route | Grade 4-4 in Combined Science | — |
English Language Alternative route | Grade 4 in English Language | — |
English Literature Alternative route | Grade 4 in English Literature | — |
Mathematics Alternative route | Grade 4 in Mathematics | — |
Chemistry Alternative route | Grade 4 in Chemistry | — |
English Language Alternative route | Grade 4 in English Language | — |
English Literature Alternative route | Grade 4 in English Literature | — |
Mathematics Alternative route | Grade 4 in Mathematics | — |
Physics Alternative route | Grade 4 in Physics | — |
English Language Alternative route | Grade 4 in English Language | — |
English Literature Alternative route | Grade 4 in English Literature | — |
Mathematics Alternative route | Grade 4 in Mathematics | — |
Biology Alternative route | Grade 4 in Biology | — |
As published by the school
5 GCSE qualifications (or equivalent) at grade C or 4 or above (including Maths, English and at least one Science subject) or Equivalent Level 2 vocational qualification
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Assessment
You will be assessed via a combination of written practical reports, portfolios of work, presentations, written research assignments and individual practical investigations; and assessment is by a combination of assignments and controlled assessments. Assignments are set internally and externally moderated, and are graded at Pass, Merit, Distinction, and Distinction* level.
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