East Durham & Houghall Community College

Course Details

Applied Science (Forensic Science) BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma

Course Description

Applied Science (Forensic Science) BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma Forensic Science is one of the most exciting subjects to study. If you want to see the reality behind TV dramas such as CSI, Waking the Dead or Silent Witness then this is the subject for you. The legal field, forensic laboratories, crime scene work and intelligence support for the Police force are just some of the great career paths that will be available to you. This Diploma is ideal for those students with a keen interest in the sciences. The course is mainly laboratory based and focuses on applied biology, physics and chemistry as well as psychology and law. The Extended Diploma is equivalent to three full A Levels and contains a large amount of practical work and forensic investigation.

Course Duration

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1year

Career outcomes

The BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Applied Science qualification is ideal for those learners who want a broad background in science, which will allow them to progress to Higher Education courses such as Biomedical Sciences, Forensic Science, Psychology and Law Degrees. Future employment opportunities could include Crime Scene Investigation, Laboratory Technician, Forensic Psychologist, Forensic Scientist, Forensic Fire Investigation and the Police Force.




Applied Science (Forensic Science) BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma East Durham & Houghall Community College