Applied Forensic Science - Forensic Investigation

Applications Open: - 7th November 2025

Applications Close: - 31st August 2026

Entry Requirements: - Offers to join Mascalls Academy Sixth Form are conditional upon meeting specific entry requirements for your chosen subjects, and as a minimum, achieving at least 5 GCSE's at level 5 or above, including English and Maths.

How to Apply: -

Internal Students - Apply via Applicaa using this link https://mascalls.applicaa.com/sixthform

External Students - Apply via KentChoices using this link https://www.kentprospectus.co.uk/login. Please note - after sending your application, you'll receive a welcome email from Applicaa asking for further information.

New to September 2022 the BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma in Forensic Investigation is an exciting addition to our courses on offer. This course is not yet confirmed on our grid and will depend on the number of applicants choosing it as to whether it will be available in September 2022.

Students will experience a mixture of traditional classroom teaching with theory and practical components. What sets this course apart is that students who are organised and can work independently in study time will achieve great course work results over the two years. This gives more time to prepare for exams which make up a smaller percentage of the course result.

There are six units on this course - three are mandatory science based and three are forensic units. Two of the science units are assessed by exams, one by traditional biology, chemistry and physics short exams and the other by a practical skills based exam. The other four units are assessed by coursework.

Entry requirements of minimum of 5-5 in Combined Science or all Separates above 4. Minimum pass in Maths and English at GCSE.

Organised and hard working students can find themselves with Distinction grades which is equivalent to 1 1⁄2⁄ A levels and a recognised Science specific entry at most Universities.