Course Overview
The Short course in Forensic Science and Investigation is an online professional development course that will examine the fascinating subject of forensic science and equip graduates with the knowledge and skills required to embark on a career in forensic science, criminal justice, policing and allied services.
The Short course in Forensic Science and Investigation aims to develop your knowledge and understanding of the science behind criminal and police investigations and provides a solid foundation for further studies in this field. From photographing the initial crime scene, collecting evidence to analysing specimens and using criminal profiling, this online forensic science course will take you through the entire process of forensic crime scene investigation.
Topics
ü Forensic science
ü Scientific method
ü History of forensic science
ü Forensic accounting
ü Forensic document examinations
ü Forensic economics
ü Forensic engineering
ü Forensic linguistics
ü Forensic psychology and psychiatry
ü Forensic anthropology
ü Forensic entomology
ü Forensic DNA analysis
ü Forensic meteorology
ü Forensic odontology
ü Forensic pathology
ü Forensic toxicology
ü Forensic profiling
ü Forensic identification
ü Crime scene investigation
ü Collecting evidence
ü Preserving and recording evidence
ü Medical forensics
ü Body samples
ü Firearms evidence
ü Tool marks
ü Paint evidence
ü Crime scene photography
ü Fingerprints
ü Ballistics
ü Projectiles
ü Explosives
ü Fire investigation
ü Forgeries and counterfeiting
Assessment
Assignment-based
Course Duration
Course duration: Approximately 25 hours. As a guide, short course courses can be completed within 5-10 weeks of part-time study.
Distance Learning access: 2 months’ Distance Learning access, with free extensions available.
