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Forensic biology is the application of biology to link a person(s), such as suspect or victim, to a location, an item or another person. It can be utilised to further investigations for both criminal and civil cases. Two of the most important factors to be constantly considered throughout the collection, processing, and analysis of evidence, are the maintenance of chain of custody as well as contamination prevention, especially considering the nature of the majority of biological evidence.
This MSc is highly practical by its very nature. There is a focus on the interpretational skills required to critically evaluate different forms of forensic evidence recovered from exhibits in the laboratory and at the crime scene, based on scenarios.
With particular focus on biological evidence types, such as DNA, blood and other body fluids, the MSc focuses on the decision making and practitioner opinion of the scientific evidence based on real life case scenarios.
Who is it for?
The MSc in Forensic Biology will appeal to those with an interest in pursuing a career as a forensic practitioner. In particular, with specific interests within the field of biology. Since the course will have particular focus on detection and evaluation of biological evidence types, such as DNA, blood and other body fluids.
This MSc will appeal to students with an interest in a career in a forensic laboratory, that have a science or forensic science first degree.
This course offers a focus on the interpretational and critical thinking skills that are required to evaluate forensic evidence as a forensic practitioner.
This course is exclusively at Cranfield campus, and so no additional security clearance is required to attend campus. In addition, students will be able to use the brand-new facilities and equipment which form part of a significant investment in Cranfield Forensic Institute, at Cranfield Campus.
Students come from wide-ranging backgrounds and from abroad, especially Europe, Africa and North America.
Informed by Industry
The course is devised and taught by professionals with forensic casework experience. It is is also endorsed by industry experts from varying disciplines of laboratory and crime scene backgrounds and will provide the essential skills to demonstrate a good CV for graduate employment within the forensic sector.
Your career
The MSc in Forensic Biology offers the skills essential for those who are interested in a career as a practitioner within a forensic laboratory, with focus on the biological aspects of forensic casework.
You can also use your gained skills to progress into careers within other field of the criminal justice system such as working as scene of crime officers or other careers in a laboratory environment.
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