Forensics and Criminal Investigation (BTEC Level 3 national diploma)

Assessment

Unit 1 – 3 x 40-minute exams in biology, chemistry, and physics (17% of overall grade) Unit 2 – 4 x coursework assignments based on practical investigations (17% of overall grade) Unit 4 – 3 x coursework assignments based on a crime scene investigation (17% of overall grade) Year 13 Unit 3 – 90 minute exam about scientific investigation skills (25% of overall grade) Unit 8 – 3 x coursework assignments based on research of body systems (12% of overall grade) Unit 10 – 3 x coursework assignments based on research of the causes, development, and investigation of fires (12% of overall grade)