want a career in forensic science? - meadowhead school
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Forensic fire investigation
Criminal Investigation Forensic Photography
Forensic Psychology
Ever wondered how science is used to solve crimes then this is the course for you!!
NEW COURSE at Meadow head
sixth Form
BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Forensic and Criminal Investigation
(equivalent to 2 x A-Levels)
Want a career in Forensic Science?Criminology
Human Physiology
BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Applied Science
and
BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Forensic and Criminal Investigation
Why choose the BTEC route at Meadowhead?
• Consistently high results• High level of student satisfaction• Assessed throughout the 2 years and not just at the
end of Y13• Vocational hands on experience• Practical based• Experienced staff• Excellent teaching• Wide variety of skills learnt• Train for university ways of working• Variety of assessment methods
BTEC Myths dispelled
• It’s not an easy option it just involves different methods of assessment (assignments and exams in Y12 and Y13 not just at the end of Y13)
• Universities are having a push on encouraging students that have studied BTEC courses to apply to their courses egUniversity of Sheffield have recently ran a project about this
• The more ‘hands on’ way of working is similar to a university environment.
• Past students (Applied Science) have been very successful and all are on the university courses they applied for including Human Biology, Forensic Science, ICT, Zoology, Nursing, occupational therapy, Dental courses, Sport coaching, Primary Education with QTS, Access Science Course, Mechanical Engineering, Psychology, Business and Digital Technology and Criminology
BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Applied Science
and
BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Forensic and Criminal Investigation
Year 1• Unit 1: Principles and Applications of Science I
(Externally assessed)
• Unit 2: Practical Scientific Procedures and Techniques (Internally assessed)
BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Applied Science
Unit 1: Principles and Applications of Science I (Externally assessed)
You will be examined on this in the January of Y12. You will sit three 40 minute exams.It will test you on your knowledge of these areas of Chemistry, Biology and Physics:• Periodicity and properties of elements• Structure and functions of cells and tissues• Waves in communication
Unit 2: Practical Scientific Procedures and Techniques (Internally assessed)
This involves four assignments based on the following practical techniques:
A. titration and colorimetry to determine the concentration of solutions
B. calorimetry to study cooling curvesC. chromatographic techniques to identify
components in mixturesD. Review personal development of scientific skills
for laboratory work.
Year 2
• Unit 3: Science Investigation Skills (Externally assessed)
• Unit 8: Physiology of Human Body Systems (Internally assessed)
BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Applied Science
Unit 3: Science Investigation Skills (Externally assessed)
This includes learning content based on the following:
• Planning a scientific investigation• Data collection, processing and analysis/interpretation• Drawing conclusions and evaluation• Enzymes in action• Diffusion of molecules• Plants and their environment• Energy content of fuels• Electrical circuits
• You will then carry out a practical investigation set by the exam board. You will then sit an exam based on the analysis of your results.
• You will go on a field trip to Padley Gorge to practice your habitat sampling techniques
• Bakery visit to learn about the use of enzymes in industry
Unit 8: Physiology of Human Body Systems (Internally assessed)
This involves three internally assessed assignments based on the following:
A. The impact of disorders of the musculoskeletal system and their associated corrective treatments
B. The impact of disorders on the physiology of the lymphatic system and the associated corrective treatments
C. The physiology of the digestive system and the use of corrective treatments for dietary-related diseases.
This qualification could be taken along side:
• A Levels such as Mathematics, Physics and Design and Technology to progress to engineering related courses
• A Level in Psychology and BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Sport to progress to sport psychology courses
• A Levels in Geography and Computing to progress to geography or environmental science
and many more …….
Career OptionsThis qualification can offer a wide variety of higher education and job opportunities in a range of Science related areasSo far former pupils have gone on to study the following at various universities:• Human Biology• Forensic Science• ICT• Zoology• Nursing • Dental courses • Sport coaching• Primary Education with QTS • Access Science Course• Mechanical Engineering• Psychology• Business and Digital Technology • Criminology
Previous trips and visits include:
• DNA workshop at University of Sheffield
• Bakery Visit to learn about the use of enzymes in industry
• Visit to CERN in Geneva, Switzerland
• Royal Society of Chemistry Christmas lecture at University of Sheffield
Extra curricular opportunities
BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Applied Science
and
BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Forensic and Criminal Investigation
Forensic fire investigation
Criminal Investigation Forensic Photography
Forensic Psychology
Ever wondered how science is used to solve crimes then this is the course for you!!
NEW COURSE at Meadow head
sixth Form
BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Forensic and Criminal Investigation
(equivalent to 2 x A-Levels)
Want a career in Forensic Science?Criminology
Human Physiology
Year 1• Unit 1: Principles and Applications of Science I
(Externally assessed)
• Unit 2: Practical Scientific Procedures and Techniques (Internally assessed)
• Unit 4: Forensic Investigation Procedures in Practice (Internally assessed)
• Unit 6: Criminal Investigation Procedures in Practice (Internally assessed)
BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Forensic and Criminal Investigation
Unit 4: Forensic Investigation Procedures in Practice (Internally assessed)
• This involves three internally assessed assignments based on developing techniques in collecting, analysing and reporting chemical, physical and biological evidence during forensic investigations.
• You will investigate a simulated crime scene and demonstrate appropriate forensic procedures in collecting and packaging forensic evidence.
These are the three assignments you will complete:A. Explore procedures used to preserve, collect and record
forensic evidence from a simulated crime sceneB. Use analytical techniques to examine forensic evidence
collected from a simulated crime sceneC. Draw conclusions and report on the results of the
analysis of forensic evidence
Unit 6: Criminal Investigation Procedures in Practice (Internally assessed)
• This involves three internally assessed assignments based on studying the legal framework, criminal law and techniques used during criminal investigation.
• You will also develop communication skills while giving evidence in a mock trial.
These are the three assignments you will complete:A. Understand the legal framework that criminal law
investigators must adhere to in order to secure a criminal conviction
B. Explore procedures and the resources available in criminal investigations
C. Develop communication skills as a professional witness in a mock criminal trial.
Year 2
• Unit 3: Science Investigation Skills (Externally assessed)
• Unit 5: Applications of Criminology (Externally assessed)
• Unit 8: Physiology of Human Body Systems (Internally assessed)
• Unit 9: Environmental Forensics (Internally assessed)
BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Forensic and Criminal Investigation
Unit 5: Applications of Criminology (Externally assessed)
• You will examine selected theories of criminology that are used to explain, measure and tackle crime and criminal behaviour in England and Wales.
• This will be assessed through an exam taken in the January
Unit 9: Environmental Forensics (Internally assessed)
• This involves three internally assessed assignments based on the use of environmental forensics in crime, covering the study of taphonomy and the main methods used in collecting and analysing entomological, soil, pollen and diatom evidence.
These are the three assignments you will complete:A. Understand how concepts in taphonomy and entomology
contribute to forensic investigationB. Carry out investigative techniques for taphonomy and
entomology that are used to estimate time of death in forensic investigation
C. Carry out techniques used to examine soil, pollen and diatom evidence in forensic investigation.
What subjects can I take with this course?
• Our current Y12 students are also studying:– Psychology– Maths– Chemistry– Biology– ICT– English– Sociology– Philosophy– Business– Art– Product design
• As you can see a wide variety of options compliment this course
How is the course assessed?
The course is assessed through a combination of internally assessed assignments (54% of the course) and externally assessed exams (46% of the course).
External assessments take place in year 1 and year 2.
Entry Requirements
• You will need at least one grade 5 in Science
• Along with the schools sixth form GCSE grade entry requirements
– At least five grade 4’s at GCSE and grade 4 in Mathematics and grade 4 in either English (Language or Literature)
Any more questions?
• Please contact Mr O’Brien if you require further information
All the best with the rest of Y11
I look forward to meeting you in person in September 2021