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Overview
Introduction to Forensic Science at FutureLearn addresses four major evidence types: drugs of abuse, DNA, firearms and impression evidence, and discusses these through the exploration of a case-based scenario presented across a six-week modular framework.
Key facts:
You will learn forensic science through a theoretical murder case set on the murky shores of Loch Lomond. As the case unfolds each week, a number of evidence types, and the forensic science approaches that may be used to evaluate the evidence, are explored. All will be revealed in the final week, so make sure you are there to find out the identity of the murderer!
Programme Structure
What topics will you cover?Explore the methods underpinning forensic science, from crime scene investigation to reporting evidential value within a case
Examine the four major evidence types: drugs of abuse, DNA, firearms and impression evidence
Learn how the initial crime scene is processed
Review various types of evidence including drugs of abuse, fingerprints, DNA, footwear marks and firearms
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 36 days
- 3 hrs/week
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
Delivered
Online
Disciplines
Forensic Science Health Informatics View 8 other Short Courses in Forensic Science in United KingdomAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
No special knowledge or previous experience of studying is required, just a desire to learn forensic science. Warning: Some of content presented in this course may be distressing to individuals, particularly younger learners.
Notwithstanding, the material is representative of that encountered by forensic scientists and we have presented it in an objective and professional manner.
Tuition Fee
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