Forensic Science BTEC National (Diploma or Certificate)

BTEC

In Southport

Price on request

Description

  • Type

    BTEC

  • Location

    Southport

  • Duration

    2 Years

The course is designed to provide specialist work-related programmes of study that cover the key knowledge and practical skills required in the appropriate vocational sector.

Important information

Government funding available

Facilities

Location

Start date

Southport (Merseyside)
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Scarisbrick New Road, PR8 6LR

Start date

On request

About this course

:
5 C grades at GCSE, one of which must be either English Language or Mathematics

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Course programme


Forensic Science BTEC National (Diploma or Certificate)

Qualification: 2 year course

Course type: Level 3 (advanced)

Entry requirements:
5 C grades at GCSE, one of which must be either English Language or Mathematics

Head of Department: KGV Science Staff

Course assessment:
You do not have to take any written exams. Your tutor instead, assesses the work that you produce throughout the year. This will decide the grade you will get for the course.

Continuous assessment is done through a range of assignments including: investigations, practical work, reports, presentations and posters.

What can this course offer me?
The course is designed to provide specialist work-related programmes of study that cover the key knowledge and practical skills required in the appropriate vocational sector.

What will I learn?
The course consists of 18 modules which cover topics in Forensic Science (e.g. forensic evidence collection, fire investigation and traffic accident investigation), Biology, Chemistry and Physics.

What Makes a good Forensic Science student?
  • Communication skills
  • Research skills
  • Thorough planning
  • Team work
  • Organisation


Which other courses link well with this subject?
Future Opportunities
It can provide a route into employment in the science industry or within organisations that use science, for example: in quality control labs, hospital technician work, in analytical labs, in forensic science services, in scientific journalism.

Is there anything else I need to know?

Forensic Science BTEC National (Diploma or Certificate)

Price on request