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Overview
What you will study
Given by recognized specialists in the field, University of Lausanne's course covers the Essentials of forensic interpretation and is designed to make practitioners at ease with a probabilistic approach to the evaluation and interpretation of forensic findings.
The content focuses on the so-called likelihood ratio, a measure that is supported by the European Network of Forensic Science Institutes and the UK Association of Forensic Science Providers due to its qualities such as coherency and transparency.
Objectives:
- To have specialized and up-to-date knowledge in the field of forensic interpretation and evaluation of forensic results
- To be able to apply the likelihood ratio approach in casework
- To be able to explain evaluative reasoning in court and feel at ease with expert debate and the published literature
- To acquire a good knowledge of probabilistic reasoning and elements of Bayesian networks in forensic science
- To understand the principles of interpretation and the use of propositions at different levels (hierarchy of propositions)
- To acquire skills in writing communications about uncertaintyTo identify the importance of pre-assessmen
Programme Structure
The program focuses on:
- Uncertainty in forensic science
- Nature of probability
- First reflections on forensic interpretation of scientific findings (concepts of uniqueness and individualisation)
- Evaluation of forensic findings with a logical approach
- Communication of results, relevant populations and pitfalls of intuition
- Specialized topics (fingermarks, Bayesian estimation, handwriting or transfer material such as fibers, glass, GSR or drugs).
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
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Language
English
Credits
5 ECTS
Delivered
Online
Disciplines
Forensic ScienceAcademic 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
- Practitioners of forensic genetics – including reporting officers, lawyers, accreditation bodies – having a University degree (at least BSc) or an equivalent degree of a higher education programme.
Tuition Fee
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International
3500 CHF/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 3500 CHF for the full programme during 12 months. -
National
3500 CHF/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 3500 CHF for the full programme during 12 months.
Funding
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