Overview
The Level 2 Forensic Science course at Shooters Hill Sixth Form College will provide you with the broader scientific knowledge you need to explore forensic units such as Investigating a Crime Scene and Chemical Analysis and Detection.
This course will also enable you to progress onto our Level 3 Criminology course upon successful completion.
Course Content
This course combines both a broad selection of science topics covering Biology, Chemistry and Physics as well as the specified forensic science elements.
Mandatory Units:
- Principles of Science
- Chemistry and Our Earth
- Energy and Our Universe
- Biology and Our Environment
- Applications of Chemical Substances
- Applications of Physical Science
- Health Applications of Health Science
- Scientific Skills
Forensic Route Units:
- Practical Scientific Project
- Investigating a Crime Scene
- The Living Body
- Chemical Analysis and Detection
Requirements
In order to study this course you must have a minimum of 4 GCSEs at Grade 3, including maths, English and science.
Progression
Successful completion of the Level 2 Forensic Science course provides a direct progression path into the following courses:
- Level 3 Criminology
- Level 3 Applied Science