BTEC Forensic Investigation

BTEC Forensic and Criminal investigation covers at its heart a range of science topics from Biology, Chemistry and Physics along with a consideration as to how these are applied in forensic investigation. The course considers the skills and processes needed to investigate a crime scene from understanding the cause and time of death of a victim to what has caused a road traffic incident. This course also looks at practical techniques and how to carry out investigations in a laboratory setting. It’s a great choice if you have an interest in investigative Science and how these are used in the real world.

Assessment is done via a mixture of internal practical assessment and external exams.

Unit 1: Exam on Biology Chemistry and Physics

Unit 2: Internally assessed science practical assessment

Unit 3: Internal practical to gather results followed by external exam

Unit 4: Internally assessed coursework based around the processes of forensic investigation

Two Option Units: Covering a range of forensic themes from DNA evidence to fire damage

Students joining BTEC Forensic investigation will need to have studied at least Double Science at GCSE level and have achieved 4-5 Grade

TEC Forensic and Criminal investigation is a great choice for people who want a career in many science industries, this could include:

Lab technician within Education or Pharmacology.

Forensic Sciences within Public Services.

Radiography, Ophthalmology and Pathology.