Forensic Science Diploma Course

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Forensic Science Diploma Course

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Forensic Science Diploma Course
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What Will You Learn?

Collecting and analysing samples and interpreting physical evidence found at a crime scene. Providing accurate and reliable information for use in legal proceedings. Forensic science is the application of scientific methodologies to investigate criminal cases.

This forensic science course covers a wide breadth of disciplines within forensic investigation. You'll learn the basics of crime scene investigation through to the latest forensic analysis technologies.

This forensic science course begins with a summary of the field's history. It will also guide you in the main roles and responsibilities of forensic scientists. You'll explore crime scene types and investigations. You'll also learn about collecting, preserving, and analysing testimonial and physical evidence.

This forensic science course explains the range of techniques used in this area of study.

You'll learn about forensic toxicology, which focuses on substances and drugs found at crime scenes. We'll discuss the analysis of handwriting, ink and paper, typewritten text and printed documents. You'll examine one of the most important techniques available to forensic investigators – DNA analysis. This forensic science course also covers the collection, preservation, and analysis of digital evidence.

You'll delve into the fields of forensic anthropology and forensic odontology as part of this forensic science course. These areas offer essential techniques that help solve both old and recent cases.

From forensic image analysis to Artificial Intelligence (AI), this forensic science course examines the most recent advances and technologies. It also provides real case studies that demonstrate a wide range of forensic tools and techniques.

By studying this course, you will learn about:

  • Forensic science's history and main goals
  • The importance of crime scene investigations
  • Evidence collection and analysis
  • The types of drugs and substances found at crime scenes
  • DNA analysis and its application in forensic investigations
  • Handwriting analysis
  • Digital evidence collection, analysis, and preservation
  • The types of human remains analysis used in crime scene investigations
  • Forensic science technologies and advancements
  • The use of case studies
Forensic investigator examining a glass taken from a crime scene

Course Syllabus

What will I learn on the course?

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  • Introduction
  • Part 1: What is Forensic Science?
  • Part 2: Role of Forensic Scientists
  • Test Your Knowledge
  • Key Learning Points Exercise
  • Module 1 Assessment
  • Part 1: Crime Scene Investigation
  • Part 2: Conducting a Crime Scene Investigation
  • Part 3: New Trends and Challenges
  • Test Your Knowledge
  • Key Learning Points Exercise
  • Module 2 Assessment
  • Part 1: Types of Evidence
  • Part 2: Collection and Analysis of Testimonial Evidence
  • Part 3: Collection and Analysis of Physical Evidence
  • Test Your Knowledge
  • Key Learning Points Exercise
  • Module 3 Assessment
  • Part 1: What is Forensic Toxicology?
  • Part 2: Toxic Substances
  • Test Your Knowledge
  • Key Learning Points Exercise
  • Module 4 Assessment
  • Part 1: Introduction to DNA Analysis
  • Part 2: Types of Biological Samples for DNA Analysis
  • Part 3: Preservation and Storage of DNA
  • Part 4: Generation of DNA Profiles
  • Test Your Knowledge
  • Key Learning Points Exercise
  • Module 5 Assessment
  • Part 1: Handwriting Analysis
  • Part 2: Ink and Paper Analysis
  • Part 3: Typewritten Text and Printed Documents
  • Test Your Knowledge
  • Key Learning Points Exercise
  • Module 6 Assessment
  • Part 1: Introduction to Digital Evidence
  • Part 2: Collection and Preservation of Digital Evidence
  • Part 3: Analysis of Digital Evidence
  • Part 4: Admissibility of Digital Evidence in Court
  • Test Your Knowledge
  • Key Learning Points Exercise
  • Module 7 Assessment
  • Part 1: Introduction to the Analysis of Human Remains
  • Part 2: Legal and Ethical Considerations in Human Remains Analysis
  • Test Your Knowledge
  • Key Learning Points Exercise
  • Module 8 Assessment
  • Part 1: Imaging Technologies & Forensic Image Analysis
  • Part 2: Forensic Facial Reconstruction
  • Part 3: High-Speed DNA Sequencing
  • Part 4: Fingerprint Analysis Technology
  • Part 5: Artificial Intelligence and Current Challenges
  • Test Your Knowledge
  • Key Learning Points Exercise
  • Module 9 Assessment
  • Part 1: Introduction and Homicide
  • Part 2: Cybercrime
  • Part 3: Unresolved Cases
  • Part 4: Forensic Anthropology
  • Test Your Knowledge
  • Key Learning Points Exercise
  • Conclusion
  • Module 10 Assessment
Who Would Benefit from This Course?

This forensic science course is for those considering a career in this field. You'll also benefit if you are interested in the science behind crime-solving and investigation, criminology, law enforcement, technology or crime scene analysis.

This course will equip you with the foundational understanding you’ll need to move on to further study and a career in the field.

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Accreditations

The Forensic Science Diploma Course will take up to 150 hours to complete, working from home. There is no time limit for completing this course; it can be studied in your own time at your own pace.

This is a Level 3 course and will give you 150 CPD (Continued Professional Development) points.

Upon completion of your course assessments, you receive 2 certificates. A certificate from the Centre of Excellence and a CPD certificate displaying the number of CPD points earned from the course.

This course is endorsed by the Quality Licence Scheme. Therefore, upon successful completion of this course, learners can also receive a certificate of achievement from Quality Licence Scheme and a Learner Unit Summary, which lists the details of all the units the learner has completed as part of the course. (This certificate is optional and costs an additional £25).

The Quality Licence Scheme is part of the Skills and Education Group, a charitable organisation that unites education and skills-orientated organisations that share similar values and objectives. With more than 100 years of collective experience, the Skills and Education Group’s strategic partnerships create opportunities to inform, influence and represent the wider education and skills sector.

The Skills and Education Group also includes two nationally recognised awarding organisations; Skills and Education Group Awards and Skills and Education Group Access. Through their awarding organisations they have developed a reputation for providing high-quality qualifications and assessments for the education and skills sector. They are committed to helping employers, organisations and learners cultivate the relevant skills for learning, skills for employment, and skills for life.

Their knowledge and experience of working within the awarding sector enables them to work with training providers, through the Quality Licence Scheme, to help them develop high-quality courses and/or training programmes for the non-regulated market.

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