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CLASSROOM PRACTICAL TRAINING DAYS:
Sunday 23rd March 2025
Sunday 21st December 2025

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Introduction to Forensic Science

INTRODUCTION TO FORENSIC SCIENCE COURSE WITH
CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE DAY (GPT801)

PART 1 - THEORY ONLINE    PART 2 - PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE (CSI)

Learn the science behind

forensic crime investigations ...

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THE MOST COMPREHENSIVE INTRODUCTORY FORENSIC SCIENCE COURSE AVAILABLE IN U.K.

  • Nationally Recognised Qualification in Forensics

  • No previous experience or qualifications needed

  • OCN Accredited - Level 3 (advanced level)

  • CPD Accredited - The CPD Certification Service

  • Covers all 29 key forensic subjects including Bloodstain Pattern Analysis, DNA Profiling, Fingerprinting, Forensic Entomology, Serology and Pathology, Death, Ballistics and Firearms, Drugs & Toxicology, Forensic Photography, Casts & Impressions, Cranio-Facial Reconstruction, Forgery & Counterfeiting, Tools & Tool Marks

  • Includes microscopy and Evidence Mounting

  • Case Studies and Miscarriages of Justice

  • Accompanying your theory training is a full day classroom Crime Scene Investigator (CSI) experience and practical sessions - multiple UK locations available

  • Crime Scene practical experience day can be completed before or after your theory training

  • Basic understanding of English language required

  • OPEN TO ALL APPLICANTS

IMPORTANT NOTE:

This course contains actual forensic scenes and therefore

viewer discretion is advised.

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Minimum recommended age 18 (16 with parental consent)

DUAL ACCREDITATIONS

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Course title: Introduction to Forensic Science
OTC Programme Code: 3-FB2-015
Level 3 (Ireland Level 5)  Unit Code: CAG56

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PART 1 - ONLINE Theory: complete this part online (eLearning) at home or work and download a certificate of completion.

This part of the course is modular and consists of 29 modules in total.

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Can be completed on multiple devices (such as mobile phone, kindle, tablet, laptop etc.) and you can stop / start the course modules at your convenience.

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Total study time approx. 6-8 hours.

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PART 2 - CLASSROOM Learn key forensic skills with a series of practical sessions covering essential topics in forensic science, applicable to a crime scene.

Attend a classroom location for one full day and participate in our "Crime Scene Investigator" sessions.

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THEORY OR CLASSROOM CAN BE

COMPLETED IN ANY ORDER

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78 UK & Eire training locations

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OCN Accredited at Level 3 (advanced)

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CPD Accredited (21 CPD points)

Learning outcomes include, but not

limited to:

 

Recognising the role of forensic laboratories and the major disciplines within forensic science.

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Demonstrating proficiency in crime scene examination techniques.

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Understanding and applying the principles and applications of forensic pathology, anthropology, entomology, serology, and microscopy in criminal investigations.

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Applying techniques for analysing hair, pollen, soil, paint, glass, fingerprints, DNA, ballistic evidence, bloodstains, and impression evidence.

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Interpreting results from drug and toxicology analyses, handwriting analysis, and death investigation processes to draw conclusions in criminal cases.

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Identifying the duties and responsibilities of a forensic scientist as an expert witness, including the impact of forensic evidence on legal proceedings and potential miscarriages of justice.

Understand the breadth of career opportunities available to you in nearly 100 specific disciplines of forensic science, including:

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Forensic Art

Forensic Photography

Wildlife Forensics

Forensic Statistics

Entomology

Cypercrime and Cyper-IT

Forensic Meteorology

DNA analysis

Counterfeiting & Forgery

Casts & Impressions incl. tyres & shoes

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and many more!

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Appreciate the difference in roles between Forensic Scientist posts and Crime Scene Investigator posts.

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Understand that there are many forensic posts in niche areas that may benefit from existing transferrable skills (such as IT).

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Apply qualifications and skills acquired to parallel fields such as teaching.

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For a more detailed overview please see our "Opportunities in Forensic Science" guide.

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