Introduction to Forensics for Beginners – Part 2: Cracking the Code

The crime scene was just the beginning. Ready to dive deeper?

Now that you know how to secure the scene and gather the clues, it’s time to take your skills into the lab. This 11-week follow-on course is designed for those who have completed Part 1 (a basic understanding of crime scene protocols) and want to explore the cutting-edge science used to crack the toughest cases.

Move beyond the physical evidence and dive into the biological, chemical, and digital secrets that suspects leave behind.

What You'll Cover:

• DNA Profiling: Demystify the blueprint of life. Learn how modern forensic labs extract, analyse, and match DNA to identify suspects.
• Forensic Toxicology & Chemistry: Discover how scientists analyse mysterious substances, poisons, and drugs to determine a cause of death or timeline of events.
• Forensic Entomology: Discover how nature helps solve crimes. Learn how insect activity and life cycles on a body provide vital clues to establish an accurate time of death.
• From Crime Scene to Courtroom: Piece together findings from Part 1 and Part 2 to understand how expert witnesses present bulletproof scientific evidence in a court of law.

Take the next step on your investigative journey. Turn clues into convictions and take your forensic knowledge to the next level.