Full Time Forensic and Medical Science (Applied Science) BTEC National Diploma

Forensic and Medical Science (Applied Science) BTEC National Diploma

Duration
2 Years

Entry Requirements
Students are expected to have achieved at least grade 5 GCSEs grade A-C or equivalent, including Mathematics and science subjects.

Course content
The diploma course contains 18 units covering a broad spectrum of medical, forensic and supporting topics. The scientific disciplines covered include Chemistry, Biology, Micro-Biology, Physics, Electronics, Mathematics and Statistics. The forensic options cover Criminal and Forensic Psychology. The diploma is equivalent to three full A Levels.
The units studied include:
Physiology of Human Body Systems
Chemical Laboratory Techniques
Statistics for Science Technicians
Informatics
Physiology of Human Regulation and Reproduction
Microbiological Techniques
Electrical Circuits and their Industrial Applications
Criminal Psychology
The units studied vary depending on the choice of diploma, forensic or medical. The course involves a substantial amount of practical work and is assessed by a portfolio of written evidence, there are no examinations.

How Will I Be Assessed?
Each unit is internally assessed by written work in a portfolio and successful work is awarded a pass, merit or distinction grade. All work is subject to external verification and all units must be successfully completed to obtain the national diploma.

What Could I Do Next?
The diploma is an exciting opportunity for students wishing to follow a career in a range of scientific disciplines. The Forensic Science options could lead to a career in scientific investigation and scenes of crime analysis. The medical options could lead to a variety of careers in support of front-line medical services. Both options could lead to a range of degree courses.