Forensic Science Course
Stonebridge College.
Summary
- Exam(s) / assessment(s) is included in price
- Tutor is available to students
Overview
Forensic science (or ‘forensics’) is the use of science and technology in analysing criminal evidence. It is used to provide impartial, factual information to support criminal investigations.
This challenging field of work has recently experienced increasing popularity as a result of various television programmes, such as CSI. If you enjoy science, have an enquiring mind and attention to detail, and want to help solve crimes, this course is ideal for you.
This forensic science training course offers an introduction to forensic science and an overview of the principles and techniques of the discipline, including crime scene investigations, investigating computer-based electronic evidence, crime scene equipment, analysis of evidence, and presentation of evidence.
Description
Unit 1 Introduction to forensic science
What is forensic science?
Scientific disciplines
o Chemistry
o Biology
o Computing
Unit 2 Crime scene investigations
The role of the forensic science services
Health and Safety
Crime scene preservation
Documentation of the scene and its evidence
Recognition and recovery of physical evidence
Transportation and storage and of evidence
Chain of custody
Unit 3 Investigating computer based electronic evidence
Gathering digital forensic evidence
Common types of storage devices
Recovering and packaging of digital evidence
Transporting digital evidence
Written records
Principles of gathering digital forensic evidence
Unit 4 Crime scene equipment
General equipment
Optional equipment
Specialised equipment
Unit 5 Analysis of crime scene evidence
Inspect and prepare submitted items
A range of chemical, biological and physical techniques applied to forensic analysis
o DNA analysis
o Body fluid analysis
o Blood stain pattern analysis
o Fingerprint analysis
o Physical impression and imprints analysis
o Trace evidence analysis
o Arson analysis
o Explosives analysis
o Ballistics analysis
o Drug analysis
o Documents analysis
o Digital equipment analysis
Interpreting results
Unit 6 Presentation of evidence
Presenting findings
Written and oral skills
Computing skills
What Could I Do After Taking This Forensics Course?
Build your career. If you wish to build your forensics career, you could continue your training and education in human anatomy and physiology, statistics and criminology: subjects that are essential to this field.
Obtain a degree. To work as a forensic scientist, you’ll need a science-based degree. Alternatively, if you want to focus on electronics casework, you could go on to gain experience and qualifications in computing, electrical engineering, and the like.
Work as a forensics lab support assistant. If you’ve already earned a HND, BTEC or A-level in science, and have some work experience, you could apply for a position as a forensics lab support assistant.
Forensic scientists earn an average of £28,000+*/year.
Source: Payscale.com, March 2013
Who is this course for?
This course is suitable for those with a keen interest in forensic science or who are looking to further their knowledge in this field as a foundation to a higher level of study.
Requirements
There is no experience or previous qualifications required for enrolment on this course. It is available to all students, of all academic backgrounds.
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