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Overview
What you will study
The DNA (Forensic Biology) course offered by Cranfield University enables you to:
- Discuss the role of DNA as genetic material
- Evaluate the role of DNA evidence within the criminal justice system
- Appraise a broad range of current DNA technologies used within industry
- Interpret modern DNA profiles and assess DNA profile reporting styles
- Distinguish and apply model approaches to the evaluation of DNA evidence within Bayesian frameworks
Programme Structure
The program focuses on:
- DNA - structure and function
- Awareness of different sources of DNA (crime scene, references and elimination samples)
- Direct and indirect DNA transfer
- Stages of DNA profiling
- Modern DNA profiling methods, including DNA 17 and DNA 24
- Alternative DNA profiling methods, e.g., Mitochondria DNA analysis and Y-STRs
- Next generation forensic DNA analysis
- Familial DNA
- Evaluation of DNA evidence – statistical and non-statistical
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 5 days
Start dates & application deadlines
You can apply for and start this programme anytime.
More details
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Language
English
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Biology Forensic Science View 21 other Short Courses in Forensic Science in United KingdomWhat students do after studying
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Academic 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 requirements needed.
Student insurance
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- Accidents
- Legal aid
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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
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