BTEC National Diploma in Applied Science -Forensic Science

Forensic Science
Qualification: BTEC National Diploma in Applied Science

Duration: 2 years
This course aims to develop an appreciation of the competencies, skills and knowledge required for higher education and employment in Science based careers. You will examine samples taken from simulated Crime Scenes in some of the more specialised units and you will study Forensic Psychology and Criminology. Team building and problem solving investigations will enable you to be an effective scientist.
Your practical assignments will be supported fully with Biology, Chemistry and Physics theory required for you to understand analysing techniques. The course is modular and equivalent to 3 A Levels. Assessment is through assignments and projects years and involves a large element of practical activity.
This course can lead directly to careers at technician level. Alternatively, further study at a higher level will lead to jobs in areas such as criminal psychology, biomedical science, forensic science or management positions in the forensic science field.

Qualification explained
BTECs are practical, work-related courses. You learn by completing projects and assignments that are based on realistic workplace situations, activities and demands. As well as learning about the employment area you have chosen, you develop the skills you need to start a career. The BTEC National Diploma is equivalent to three A Levels which means when you have finished the course you can choose whether to get a job straight away or go into Higher Education first. A BTEC National Award is equivalent to one A Level so it can be combined with other subjects. A BTEC First Diploma introduces you to the employment area you have chosen and provides a good basis to go on to a more advanced work-related qualification. A BTEC First Diploma is equivalent to four GCSEs grades A* to C and is normally taken at college as a full-time course.