Forensic Science National Certificate

Forensic Science National Certificate
Prospectus Code (FTT46) Tiverton
Length of Study
Two years, full or part time, daytime course.
Entry Requirements
Cost
There will be field trips organized which cost approximately 5 each.

The Programme
This course offers students an intriguing mix of both science and social science, focusing on the varied work carried out by forensic scientists; this enables students to gain both a theoretical and practical feel for this fascinating and progressive field of study.
The Programme Content
This course offers the opportunity to study the multiple facets of Forensic Science. It allows the understanding of good scientific principles in a context which is interesting and offers an immediate use of the technology and principles. Wherever possible students are offered practical exercises to put their theory into practice. The content is diverse covering aspects of psychology, law, photography, ICT as well as physics, chemistry and biology.

Progression / Careers
A BTEC National Certificate is equivalent to two A levels, so when students finish the course they can choose whether to seek employment immediately (eg. as a trainee in a forensic laboratory) or go into higher education first to read for a number of Higher National Diplomas or degrees including Forensic Science, Criminal Psychology, Criminology and other science-related courses.