Criminalistics Diploma

This Criminalistics Diploma, available to study as both a paper-based and online course, examines crime and prevention. Also known as forensic science, criminalistics uses scientific principles to provide evidence in cases.

Certificate of completion

Digital certificate - Included

Students of criminalistics courses will learn how to collect crime scene evidence, as well as prove (or disprove) what causes accidents.

Criminalistics is an interesting area of study and one that many people are taking a keen interest in.

There can be all kinds of physical evidence left at a crime scene, such as the subtle smell of gas at an arson scene. There can also be a large range of material that challenges investigators and criminalists – hair, bodily fluids, blood, soil, paint, glass and more – all of which are important pieces of the crime-solving puzzle.

The role of the criminalist is to piece together all this evidence, connecting the suspect with the scene and/or the victim. It is not possible for everyone in a forensic science team or lab to be an expert in every aspect of forensic science. As such, many scientists are choosing to specialise in or one two key areas, such as criminalistics.

This customised qualification includes ten modules to complete, all of which have assignments for you to complete. Your tutor will mark these and use them to monitor your progress throughout the course.

Please note: Should you decide to purchase the online option, you must have access to a camera or a camera phone as you will be required to upload a JPEG image as part of your assignment for module 3.

The modules systemically work their way through how a criminalist would process a crime scene. The first few modules look at the crime scene itself, any biological traces left behind such as fingerprints. There are also modules that cover fire scenes, explosions, and ballistics.

There is also a later module on psychology and the crime scene, an important consideration when looking for evidence.

The next step after criminalistics courses online

Criminalistics is a specialism under the umbrella of forensic science. You don’t need any existing knowledge to complete this course, with many students on completion of this diploma, continuing to study with NCC.

There is a range of related courses, including Forensic Psychology and ballistics, as well as specialist psychology-based qualifications that examine in detail the effects of addiction on criminal behaviour and intent.

Studying from home is a flexible way to gain knowledge and skills. It allows you to learn at your own pace and in your own time, acquiring knowledge and skills that can progress your current career or lead you on a path to a new one.

This course has been endorsed under the NCFE customised qualification scheme. 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.

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

The good news is that no prior learning knowledge or experience is essential to take this Criminalistics Diploma course. This course is openly available to anyone wishing to learn more about this subject and would like to take part in a highly rewarding home study course. You have the freedom to start the Criminalistics Diploma course at any time and continue your studies at your own pace for a period of up to 12 months from initial registration