We offer a range of forensic science short courses for professionals working within this field.

These courses also offer opportunities to build your own qualification.

Forensic Photography for Major Incidents

The Scenario

A serious crime has been discovered. Cordons have been set up‚ and CSI’s must carefully examine the scene to identify and record evidence using a range of photographic skills. Will there be enough time to record everything and charge the suspect before they have to be released?

Participants will receive a series of lectures in the basic principles and techniques of forensic photography. Part of the course is held at our scene of crime house 'Rose Cottage' and provides participants with theoretical and practical experience in forensic photography.

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Forensic Simulations: Mass Graves

The Scenario

Peacekeepers find disturbed ground in the forest; an international team are called in to investigate a scene that is thought to be a killing field and mass grave. How many sites are there? Are the perpetrators still at large? How many people are missing? Can the team recover the bodies and evidence in short time they have security protection at scene?

Participants will receive a series of lectures in the process, techniques and purpose of mass grave excavations. The majority of the course takes place in the field where participants gain first hand experience in the investigation of simulated mass graves.

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Introduction to Entomology for Forensic Sciences

The Scenario

At a country estate‚ a gamekeeper stumbles upon decomposing remains he believes to be human. The police cordon off the area and after initial assessment by the CSI team a specialist entomological team is called in to assist the pathologist in ascertaining the time of death. Are the remains human? Can evidence be collected to provide a post mortem interval?

Participants will receive a series of lectures and practical sessions in the subject area of forensic entomology. The majority of the course takes place on campus with lecture and laboratory based practical sessions, plus students will participate in a field exercise for evidence collection.

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Forensic Simulations: Temporary Mortuary

The Scenario

Mass graves containing the missing have been excavated in the forest. An international team has been brought in to set up a temporary mortuary and identify the dead brought from the grave. How many people have been found? Do they match the missing person’s lists? Can the team cope with additional fatalities from an air crash that arrive at the temporary mortuary at short notice?

Participants will receive a series of lectures in the process, techniques and staffing of a temporary mortuary. The majority of the course will take place in a large sports hall where participants will assist in the set up of this facility as a temporary mortuary.

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Introduction to Forensic Toxicology - Summer School

Participants will understand the basic principles, analytical methods and types of investigations undertaken by the forensic toxicologist. This short course will include formal presentations, discussion groups and case studies.

Find out more about our Introduction to Forensic Toxicology - Summer School short course.