Applied Sciences
Brooklands College - Surrey
01932797700
Heath Road, Weybridge, KT13 8TT
Course summary

The society that represents forensic sciences worldwide is the body that sets high professional standards for this field of work. During their visit, they were particularly impressed with several things relating to the college’s Forensics course including: 1. The range of forensic topics delivered to the students 2. The opportunity to visit various courts of law (such as Magistrates, Crown, and Old Bailey) was excellent for the students and the availability of the legal personnel within the court e.g. the judge taking time to discuss with the students was commendable. 3. The College makes good use of its extensive grounds for outdoor crime scene work. There was a good range of facilities including indoor scenes with CCTV, vehicles, and a mock courtroom. 4. Staff at the college are actively involved in the development of the future BTEC awards. Modules can include: • Principles and Applications of Science • Practical Scientific Procedures and Techniques • Science Investigation Skills • Forensic Investigation Procedures in Practice • Environmental Forensics • Forensic Photography • Forensic Anthropology and Archaeology Career Paths • Forensic Scientist • Fire Investigator • Laboratory Technician • Police Officer • Criminal Intelligence Analyst • Toxicologist Detective • Forensic Computer Analyst • Analytical Chemist • Paralegal • Biomedical Scientist • Crime Scene Investigator

Entry requirements

5 GCSE passes including English, Maths and Science (Biology, Chemistry or Physics) Grade 4 and above.

How you'll be assessed

The College designs and assesses the internal assessments while Pearson, the awarding body, sets and marks the external assessments.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionSouth East
Local AuthoritySurrey
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressHeath Road, Weybridge, KT13 8TT