Forensic Science Diploma Level 3

In this Forensic Science Diploma, we will examine the fascinating subject of Forensic Science. Forensic science can be simply defined as the application of science to the law.

Forensic scientists can appear for either side; prosecution or defence in criminal matters, and the plaintiff or defendant in civil ones. They tend to present their findings and opinions in written form either as formal statements of evidence or reports. Sometimes they are required to attend court to give their evidence in person. However the evidence is produced and whether supporting the case for the prosecution or the defence, the evidence collected and presented by forensic scientists is subject to the rules of evidence and the provisions of the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984. For this reason, the importance of the continuity of the chain of evidence will be stressed throughout the course.

Modules

• Module 1: Pioneers of Forensic Science
• Module 2: Case Study 1 – The Bodies under the Bridge Case
• Module 3: Forensic Pathology
• Module 4: Forensic Anthropology
• Module 5: Forensic Biology
• Module 6: Case Study 2 The Body in the Carpet
• Module 7: Cranio-facial Reconstruction
• Module 8: Serology – DNA – Body Fluids
• Module 9: Case Study 3 – Who Killed Bambi?
• Module 10: Crime Scene Management
• Module 11: Ballistics
• Module 12: Fingerprints
• Module 13: Forensic Photographer
• Module 14: Case Study 4 – Doctor Death
• Module 15: Forensic Toxicology
• Module 16: Disputed Documents
• Module 17: Computer Crime
• Module 18: Case Study 5 Miscarriages of Justice
• Module 19: The Chain of Evidence/ the Professionalisation of the Investigative Process
• Module 20: Case Study 6 Cold Cases
• Module 21: Careers in Forensics

Duration study load

• 200 hours
• Up to 12 months to complete

Course features

• 12 months expert tutor support
• Certificate of completion
• Once enrolled you will be eligible to apply for a TOTUM PRO student card to enjoy a variety of student discounts across the UK

Professional recognition

• This course has been endorsed under the NCFE Customised Qualification. This means that NCC Home Learning has undergone an external quality check to ensure that the organisation and the courses it offers, meet defined quality criteria.

Assessment

Assignments and activities are required to be completed by the student. Your work will be marked and reviewed by your own personal expert tutor with feedback.

No previous experience or knowledge is required to apply for this course. You can choose when to start the course at any point up to 12 months from initial registration with complete tutor support.

Certificate of completion

Digital certificate - Included