Study Applied Science at Barking & Dagenham College and become a top forensic scientist. Apply for our science course today and you’ll soon be inspecting crime scenes.
This programme is designed for learners who are interested in learning about the sector alongside other fields of study, with a view to progressing to a wide range of higher education courses, not necessarily in applied science.
Do you envisage yourself in a white suit with lots of plastic bags?
Are you hooked on CSI Miami or New York? Do you have a logical mind?
Are you focussed on finding solutions and working out mathmetical challenges?
If so, then a career in forensic science could be right up your street. This course will cover a wide range of scientific disciplines including Biology, Chemistry and Physics.
When you have completed this first year successfully, you can go on to join our BTEC Extended Diploma in Applied Science, which can take you to university because the Extended Diploma is equivalent to 3 A Levels. You will need to achieve a distinction in your extended diploma to move on to university.
You will study in brand new labs and classrooms within the STEM Centre (Science Technology Engineering and Maths).
You will undertake written assignments and practical experiements which will be assessed and graded during the year, helping to build a portfolio of evidence which will contribute to your final grade.
There are 3 mandatory units, 1 internal assessment and 2 external assessments. Learners must complete and achieve a pass grade or above for all these units. Learners must also complete 1 optional unit (internal assessment).
You will need 5 GCSEs at Grade A - C, these must include Maths, English and a Science subject.
You can go on to join our BTEC National Diploma in Applied Science (Forensic Science) at Level 3 which we offer at BDC.
You do not need any special equipment as this will be provided, but you will need to purchase text books. You will be given a reading list at the start of your course.