Forensic Engineering and Science MSc/MSc by Research/PgDip

This course is designed to give a broad introduction to the application of engineering and physical sciences to forensic Example modules problems. Particular emphasis is given to understanding Compulsory: metallic component failures and the principles of failure • Analytical Techniques, analysis. The course offers students a wide range of • Approach to Failure Investigation and Analysis, different experiences with unique facilities available to no • Courtroom Skills, other university in the UK and is part of the MSc Forensic • Failure Mechanisms of Materials, Programme which has been formally accredited by The • Fires, Explosions and their Investigation, Chartered Society for Forensic Sciences. Students come • Investigation and Evidence Collection, from a wide range of backgrounds, usually with a science, • Reasoning for Forensic Science, engineering or forensic science first degree. Many students • Materials Engineering and Processing, come from abroad, especially Europe, Africa and North • Research Project. America. The course is highly practical and hands-on, aiming to produce forensic experts capable of giving an Elective: expert opinion in a courtroom situation and elsewhere. The • Introductory Studies, course consists of a one-week period of introductory studies • Aircraft Accident Investigation and Response, followed by academic instruction in modular form. Most • Digital Crime and Investigation, modules are of five days’ duration, interspersed with weeks • Fakes and Forgeries, devoted to private study. Students are required to take four • Firearms Investigations, core modules, four role specific modules and choose three • Forensic Archaeology: Recovering Buried Remains, elective modules based on their particular background, future • Forensic Ballistic Investigations, requirements or interests. This is followed by a four-month • Forensic Exploitation and Intelligence, research project and either a thesis or literature review and • Forensic Investigation of Explosives and Explosive Devices, paper. • Fundamentals of Forensic Anthropology: Osteology, • Hazardous Forensics, • Introduction to Firearms Investigations and Forensic Course structure Ballistics, Students are required to take eight core modules and choose • Mass Fatality Incidents, three elective modules based on their particular background, • Radiographic Investigations in Forensic Science, future requirements, or interests. This is followed by a four- • Trace Evidence, month research project and thesis. • Counter Improvised Explosive Devices Capability, • Environmental Forensic Science, Individual project • Research Project. The individual project takes four months from April to July. The student selects from a range of titles, or may propose their own topic. Most are practically or experimentally based using Duration: Cranfield’s unique facilities. Part-time: two years (PgDip and PgCert) or three years (MSc). Full-time: MSc 11 months, PgDip and PgCert one year. Future career Opens career opportunities in forensic engineering and science Start date: with, for example, forensic laboratories, government bodies, October. police departments and independent consultants working for Location: insurance companies. Cranfield or Shrivenham (to be confirmed). Entry requirements: A first of second class Honours degree or equivalent in engineering, forensic science or scientific discipline, or the professional equivalent. Students with other degrees who can show a knowledge of and interest in the scientific elements of the subject will also be considered.

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