Applied Sciences
Course summary
`Do you have a passion and enthusiasm for the study of Forensic Science? If so, then this is the course for you. This course will give you the opportunity to gain a nationally recognised vocationally specific qualification to enter employment or progress onto the second year BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Forensic and Criminal Investigation programme. You will develop your knowledge and understanding of criminal forensics by applying your learning and skills in a work-related context. This is a one-year full-time study programme which investigates the application of criminal and forensic science through practical activities from which the theory is then drawn. With this qualification, you would generally be expected to progress onto the second year BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Forensic and Criminal Investigation programme.
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 | — |
Combined Science | Grade 4-4 in Combined Science | — |
Chemistry Alternative route | Grade 4 in Chemistry | — |
Physics Alternative route | Grade 4 in Physics | — |
Biology Alternative route | Grade 4 in Biology | — |
English Language | Grade 4 in English Language | — |
English Literature | Grade 4 in English Literature | — |
Mathematics | Grade 4 in Mathematics | — |
As published by the school
A minimum of 5 GCSEs or equivalent (grade 4 or above including English, Maths and Science).
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Assessment
All assignments are internally and externally assessed through a range of assessment methods. Examples of assessments methods used on this programme include observations, presentations, reports, laboratory-based practical activities, group work and discussion. You will be externally examined on two units during the first year of study.
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