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Overview
What you will learn
On successful completion of the Radiographic Investigation in Forensic Science course offered by Cranfield University you will be able to:
- Explain the fundamental principles of a wide range of imaging techniques
- Identify current ionizing radiation regulations and interpret them so as to be able to apply appropriate radiation protection measures when employing radiographic imaging techniques
- List and critically assess the advantages and disadvantages of different imaging techniques and their use in the recovery, analysis and identification of human remains and characterization of trauma and/or disease states
- List and critically analyze the advantages and disadvantages of imaging techniques and their use in the identification and characterization of components and component failure
- Practically apply appropriate imaging techniques for defined situations and interpret the results
Programme Structure
The program focuses on:
- Physics of X-ray production and utilization
- Radiographic equipment
- Analogue and digital image recording media
- Radiation protection and legislation
- Forensic medical and dental imaging techniques and projections for use ante and post mortem
- Terminal ballistics and radiography of gunshot wounds
- Radiological methods of human identification
- Radiographic techniques applied to artwork and other cultural material.
- Radiographic techniques applied to the detection of narcotics and other concealed items.
- Industrial radiographic techniques for engineering components including weapons, missiles and improvised explosive devices.
- Complimentary imaging modalities – computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging and ultrasound
- The virtual post-mortem
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 5 days
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
Language
English
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Forensic Science View 21 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.
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- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
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- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Archaeologists
- Physical Anthropologists
- Scene of Crime Officers
- Radiographers
- Radiologists
- Forensic Engineers
- Ballistics Analysts
- Pathology Technologists
Tuition Fee
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International
1925 GBP/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1925 GBP for the full programme during 5 days. -
National
1925 GBP/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1925 GBP for the full programme during 5 days.
Living costs for Cranfield
700 - 1300 GBP /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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