BTEC Level 3 Certificate in Applied ScienceBTEC Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma in Applied Science (Forensic Science)All units are taught in an applied science context. Where possible a forensic science context is used.

Year 12 Applied Science

• Unit 1 Fundamentals of Science

• Unit 2 Working in the science industry

• Unit 4 Scientific practical techniques

Unit 1 Fundamentals of Science

• You will learn about the fundamental concepts in biology, chemistry and physics.

• You will also learn how scientists investigate and communicate.

• You will learn how to measure chemical quantities and how to use a microscope to identify different body cell and tissues. You will also investigate energy transfers.

Unit 2 – Working in the Science Industry• You will learn how to follow laboratory procedures and

how to communicate in a scientific workplace. • You will research laboratory design, and design your

own laboratory. • You will learn about data storage and safety in a

scientific workplace.

Unit 4 - Scientific Practical Techniques• You will learn the practical techniques needed to work in

a laboratory setting. The techniques will involve chemical analysis, separation of substances and assessment of the purity of the substance.

• You will also learn how to use scientific equipment and sensors

Year 13 Forensic Science

• Unit 5 Perceptions of science• Unit 32 – Forensic evidence collection and

analysis• Plus one further unit will be completed from this

list:-Using Science in the Workplace-Genetics and Genetic Engineering-Criminal Psychology-Criminology-Chemical Laboratory Techniques-Medical Physics Techniques

Unit 5 – Perceptions of science• You will investigate how people, society and the media

perceive and interact with forensic science. • You will learn how scientific theories are developed, and

how politics, commerce and the media influences forensic science.

• You will also investigate an ethical or moral issue in forensic science.

Unit 32 – Forensic evidence collection and analysis

• You will collect evidence from a fake crime scene. • You will use chemical, biological and physical practical

techniques to analyse evidence from a crime scene. • You will also present your evidence as a court report.

Year 13 Forensic Science

• Plus one further unit will be completed from this list:

-Using Science in the Workplace

-Genetics and Genetic Engineering

-Criminal Psychology

-Criminology

-Chemical Laboratory Techniques

-Medical Physics Techniques

Trips

Progression• Direct employment-police assistant scene of crime officer / forensic

scientist-science laboratory work

• Further study- University study in Forensic Science, Criminal

Psychology, Criminology- Science based courses eg nursing, vet

nursing, applied science, dental nursing

• South west has 5 police forces with 400 people employed in forensics

• There are also independent / private forensics labs