FORENSIC SCIENCE COURSE
Category:
Social Care Courses
Course Format
Paper-Based
Approximate Study Time
200 Hours (Self Study)
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Payment Options
You can spread the payments for this course
over 4 monthly payments.
Initial payment of £180.00
Followed by 3 monthly
payments of £65.00 |
Price:
£375.00
VAT inclusive
Approximate Delivery Time
1-2 Working Days (Courier Service) |
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Introduction to Forensic Science - Level 3 Course
Forensic science is concerned with using scientific methods either in public, in a court, or in the justice system as a whole. In fact, any science used for the purposes of the law is forensic science. The prime function of Forensic Scientists is to provide evidence to support criminal investigations.
Drugs, violence, property crime, hi-tech crime, youth crime… Detection is all about the appliance of forensic science. The good news is, you can now study this fascinating subject in your own time, at your own pace, from the comfort of home.
By taking our Introduction to Forensic Science course, you will gain a thorough understanding of Criminology, Human Anatomy & Physiology, as well as an Introduction to the world of forensics.
The course covers fascinating subjects such as The UK Justice System, understanding crime, theories of terrorism, the complex workings of the human body, criminal profiling, forensic psychology, fingerprinting, DNA and Crime Scene Analysis to mention but a few.
On successful completion of the course you will receive a recognised level 3 award (Comparable to working at A Level or NVQ Level 3).
The Introduction to Forensic Science course covers the following three Lessons:-
To be a forensic scientist you need to have a thorough understanding of the Human Body. It is essential that you cover the basics of Human Anatomy & Physiology. This section of the course you an introduction to the human body and all of its various components.
This section of your course covers the following topics:
Unit 1: Introduction to the Human Body
Unit 2: Cells, Tissues and Membranes
Unit 3: Skeletal System
Unit 4: Muscular System
Unit 5: Nervous System
Unit 6: Endocrine System
Unit 7: Cardiovascular System
Unit 8: Lymphatic System
Unit 9: Respiratory System
Unit 10: Digestive System
Unit 11: Urinary System
Unit 12: Reproductive System
The Criminology section of the course studies what Criminology is and gives the student an understanding of the theories used. In these modules you will Study the trends of modern day criminal statistics gain an understanding of the UK Justice system and have reference to key legal terms, as well as gaining an understanding of various types of crime.
Unit 1: Introduction to Criminology
Unit 2: Criminal Statistics
Unit 3: The UK Justice System
Unit 4: Understanding Drugs
Unit 5: Understanding Violence
Unit 6: Understanding Property Crime
Unit 7: Understanding Crime and the Community
Unit 8: Understanding Trans-national and Organised Crime
Unit 9: Understanding High Tech Crime
Unit 10: Understanding Crime Prevention
Unit 11: Understanding Youth Crime
Unit 12: Understanding Anti-Social Behaviour
Unit 13: Introduction to Forensic Psychology
Unit 14: Introduction to Criminal Profiling
Unit 15: The Theories of Terrorism
This section covers topics that are key to any form of forensic science and give the student an insight into the forensics.
Unit 1: Introduction to Chemistry
Unit 2: Introduction to Forensic Psychology
Unit 3: Introduction to Criminal Profiling
Unit 4: Introduction to Fingerprinting
Unit 5: Introduction to DNA
Unit 6: Introduction to Crime Scene Analysis
Unit 7: Introduction to Examining Evidence
Unit 8: Introduction to Forensic Computing
Pre-Requirements:
There are no particular entry requirements.
Course Duration & Support:
Students may register at any time and have a full year to complete their studies. You also have access to a personal tutor by mail or email for a 12 month period. As the course is self study you can complete in as little or as long a time as you prefer.
Assessment:
You will be assessed on coursework which is detailed in the course materials. Most coursework consists of short paragraph answers to set questions. Your work can be sent back by email or by post.
Qualification:
The award is gained from your coursework so there is no exam to complete.
On successful completion of this course students will be awarded a Level 3 Introduction to Forensic Science Award. This award has been independently accredited at a level of learning equivalent to level 3 on the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) and is comparable to working at A Level or NVQ Level 3. |
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The award is issued through NCFE. NCFE is recognised as an awarding body by the qualification regulators ('regulators') for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. The regulators are the Office of the Qualifications and Examinations Regulator (Ofqual) in England, the Department for Children, Education, Lifelong Learning and Skills (DCELLS) in Wales and the Council for Curriculum, Examinations and Assessment (CCEA) in Northern Ireland.
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