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Crime Scene Investigation

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What is it about?

MSc Top-up This programme allows forensic practitioners who are holders of the Forensic Science Society Diploma to study for an MSc.

From 2010 the Forensic Science Society Diploma was credit rated at 120 credits at postgraduate level. This has allowed the university to offer a “top-up” of the diploma to masters level on the successful completion of a project in either Crime Scene Investigation, Fire Investigation, Firearm Examination and Questioned Documents.

The MSc course in Crime Scene Investigation require the student to carry out a major independent research project in crime scene investigation.
The project can be undertaken in the student’s own laboratories or at the University.
The exact subject of the project is agreed by negotiation with the member of staff who will act as the academic supervisor for the project.
Support for the course is provided by Blackboard which gives details of risk assessments and ethical considerations which have to be in place before the commencement of the project.

Professional Accreditation

This award is accredited by the Forensic Science Society.

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Qualification:	MSc
Faculty/School:	Faculty of Sciences
Location:	Distance Learning, Stoke Campus
Course Start:	Negotiable.
Course Length:	MSc: Independent research project normally one to two years.
Attendance:	Negotiable. The work can be carried out at the University laboratories or at the students’ own laboratories.
Entry Requirements:	The Forensic Science Society Diploma in the appropriate subject awarded from 2010 onwards. Admission may be possible for those who received their diploma before 2010 by accreditation of prior experiential learning (APEL). Contact Dr Platt to discuss APEL.
Application:	Application is by our online application form, alternatively for a postal application pack please contact our Course Enquiries department. Your application should be accompanied by two references and copies of previous academic qualifications, these can be either be sent by post or by email to scienceadmissions@staffs.ac.uk.
Fees and Bursaries:	Fees and Bursaries