This course is available as:
- BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma – equivalent to three A Levels
About the course…
Through our Forensic Science programme, you will study BTEC Forensic Science to tailor your study towards your interests and progression. This is a triple subject, equivalent to three A Levels.
Forensic Science is simply the application of science to the law. You will cover a wide range of topics so that you are immersed in the world of forensic science and criminal investigations. From the ‘what happened’ of crime scene investigation, to the ‘why do people commit crimes’ in psychology, through to the course proceedings and how we apply laws in the UK.
Why study with us…
- You will benefit from excellent facilities, including high-specification laboratories with access to a wide range of the latest forensic study materials.
- We organise interactive and realistic crimes to investigate, where you will follow the case from the crime scene to the courtroom.
- This course will enable you to develop a purposeful and coherent combination of knowledge, skills and behaviours to confidently enter or progress into employment in occupations that are recognised and demanded by employers.
Where Forensic Science can take you…
After completing this programme, you can progress to university to study a degree in forensic science, criminal investigation, professional policing, psychology, criminology, or paramedic science.
Further study at a higher level will lead to jobs in areas such as criminal psychology, criminology, biomedical science, forensic science, paramedic science and the police force. Other pathways include laboratory apprenticeships, policing apprenticeships and prison officer training.
Want to stay local? The University of Suffolk at East Coast College offers degree courses such as Forensic Science, allowing you to gain a degree on your doorstep. You can find out more at https://www.eastcoast.ac.uk/degrees/
Entry requirements…
- Must meet overall entry criteria for BTEC courses
- You will need at least grade 4+ across GCSE English, Maths and Science
