Forensic science is essentially the application of scientific principles for the resolution of legal disputes or as legal evidence to prove/disprove a crime.
The aim is to provide impartial information which can be used to establish whether a crime has been committed and to evaluate physical evidence of a crime. This course provides a broad overview of the principles and techniques of forensic science, how evidence is analysed and interpreted, and how it is presented in court processes by following UK legislation.
Extended Diplomas have two one-year programmes. You need to finish the first year before moving on to the second.
This course consists of two separate qualifications. In your first year of study, you will work towards the Level 3 90-Credit Diploma.
Following successful completion of this qualification, you will be able to progress to the Extended Diploma.
Our Extended Diplomas offer equivalent UCAS points to studying 3 A Levels.
Topics covered can include:
You will need:
All applicants must have an interview and assessment to confirm that the course is suitable for them.
Assessment is continuous throughout the year through completing written assignments and projects as well as performing practical work that is assessed internally within the college.
There will also be some written examinations, assessed externally via Pearson, the BTEC awarding body.
If you will be aged 16, 17 or 18 on 31st August prior to the start date of your course and you have the legal right to remain in the UK for the duration of your programme then your study with us will be free. Please see here for the documents you will need to show us.
Some courses will have other associated costs, such as for specialist materials and trips. Many of our students are eligible for financial support, see here for details.
This course will help you to move on to higher-level courses, such as a Bachelor of Science, or to pursue employment in the science industry.
Jo has an undergraduate degree in Forensic Science with Psychology from the University of Derby, as well as a Masters degree in Crime and Forensic Science from UCL.
She has experience in gathering forensic evidence including fingerprints, physical materials, chemical substances, and other data from crime scenes. She is also experienced in performing complex forensic laboratory tests and analyses. Her experience and passion for the forensic science industry make her the perfect lecturer for the Level 3 Forensic Science course!
Jo utilises a mixture of theory and practical-based sessions, ensuring that her lessons follow the correct and realistic crime scene-to-court procedures. Her favourite units to teach are Forensic Investigation Procedures in Practice (Year 1), Applications of Criminal and Forensic Psychology, Forensic Anthropology and Environmental Forensics (Year 2). Jo has organised several practicals, unique to City and Islington College, like the never-done-before observation of a decomposing carcass.
Jo also takes on the role of a personal tutor for several groups, working to support and motivate learners during their time at the college. She is a great listener and is willing to assist the learners in any way that she can. One of her favourite times of the week is her tutorial lessons!
Monalisa is a friendly, kind, and approachable Forensic Science Lecturer with PGCE and many years of experience teaching Chemistry and Biology to a variety of courses such as A Level, BTEC Levels 1, 2 and 3, GCSE and Higher National level diplomas. Monalisa not only teaches, but also assesses the exams from different awarding bodies such as Edexcel, OCR, and AQA and has a broad knowledge of exam requirements.
Monalisa enjoys making science interesting by adding lots of practical elements during the lessons. Monalisa has also taught functional skills in Level 2 Maths and can therefore assist learners to apply maths elements while learning science.
Monalisa has experience teaching in both academic and vocational qualifications and guides learners in a smooth transition from academic to vocational courses or vice versa.
The teachers listed may change, these shown are an example of the teachers who teach on these programmes.