Forensic Science & Crime Scene Investigation

In this module you will research methodology relevant to forensic scientists in both academic and commercial environments. You'll learn how to conduct research and be given insight into legal and ethical issues surrounding scientific work.

The module introduces the basic skills of an expert scientific witness. You'll gain an in-depth knowledge of relevant law and procedure that applies to the expert witness. You'll develop practice to present court evidence, prepare reports, and appear as an expert witness.

On this module you'll spend 14 weeks researching and conducting a project on a topic of your choosing. You may undertake this project at the University, but the opportunity will exist to undertake it at several other institutions.

In this module you will have the opportunity to plan, manage and conduct a project. Your aim will be to present your findings in a manner applicable to a Forensic Case study.

You will be provided with an understanding of the roles and responsibilities of the Crime Scene Manager and the Crime Scene Co-ordinator in the investigation of serious and major incidents and the co-ordination of multiple associated scenes.

Gain an understanding of humanitarian and legal obligations, both national and international, connected with the identification of the deceased. You'll study the relevant disciplines, methods and techniques to identify human remains. The module provides a detailed insight into the death management process from both within, and outside of a medico-legal context.

This module aims to provide you with a thorough understanding of the basic and advanced principles for the investigation of specialised scenes such as fire and counter-terrorism. You'll study the relevant disciplines and methods and techniques to examine scenes and evidence recovered from those scenes.