Harrow, Richmond & Uxbridge College
UCAS Code: F410 | Higher National Certificate - HNC
Entry requirements
Formal entry requirements may include: A BTEC Leve 3 qualification in any Science based area An Access to Higher Education Diploma awarded by an approved further Education institution An international equivalent of the above Other related Level 3 qualifications IELTS of at least 6.
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About this course
The Pearson BTEC Level 4 Higher National Certificate in Applied Sciences (Forensic Science) offers students a broad introduction to the subject area via a mandatory core of learning, a unit specialism which is pathway dependent and an optional unit of study; allowing for the acquisition of skills and experience across a range of occupational sectors at Level 4.
During this course the student will get leading edge knowledge and skills through:
Masterclasses from some top professionals in Industry
Visits to conferences such as the Forensic Science EXPO
Industry webinars
Work experience
Pastoral and Academic support to suit your needs and get you where you want to go.
This course is for those who wish to persue higher education in the forensic science field. This is ideal for those wishing to start a new career in this field, or those already working in this area who wish to advance their careers with higher education.
Modules
The units that are taught for the Forensic Science pathway are:
Fundamentals of laboratory techniques (core)
Scientific data handling approaches and techniques (core)
Regulation and quality in the applied sciences (Pearson-set)(core)
Cell biology (core)
Fundamentals of biochemistry (core)
CriminaliInvestigation (core)
Volume crime scene science (optional)
Undertake forensic examinations at scenes of incidents (optional).
The units that are taught for the biotechnology/biology pathway are:
Fundamentals of laboratory techniques (core)
Scientific data handling approaches and techniques (core)
Regulation and quality in the applied sciences (Pearson-set)(core)
Cell biology(Core)
Fundamentals of chemistry (core)
Anatomy and human physiology
Microbiological techniques (optional)
Sampling and sample preparation (optional).
Assessment methods
Each unit is assessed through assignment work that covers the assessment criteria for that unit. For each assessment criteria you need to submit evidence that you now have that piece of knowledge or skill. Your overall performance across all the assignments in that unit is then judged to see whether you get a Pass, Merit or Distinction for that unit.
The grades you get for each unit are then awarded points which when added up match the score of an overall grade for your qualification.
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Richmond Upon Thames College Campus
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