

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.
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This CPD-accredited forensic science course begins with a summary of the field's history. Although this course does not qualify you to work as a forensic scientist, you will be introduced to the main roles and responsibilities of this discipline. You'll explore crime scene types and investigations, and 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.
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