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Meet the Team (Forensic Science)

Prof Emeritus David Osselton

Paul Cheetham Forensic Archaeologist

Dr Terri Cole Forensic Profiler

Tilak Ginige Criminal Lawyer

Paul Kneller

Dr Martin Smith Forensic Anthropologist

Dr Richard Paul Forensic Entomologist Analytical chemist Forensic Scientist

Dr Poppy McLaughlin Forensic Toxicologist

Dr Cassandra Edmunds Victoria Crawford Forensic Scientist

Meet the team (Demonstrators)

Nicola Jones Analytical Forensic Sciences

Alex Otto Crime Scene investigations

Damian Evens Forensic Fieldwork

Chris Dwen Crime Scene Investigations Forensic Entomology

Harry Manley Geoinformatics

Gabrielle Delbarre Anthropology Lab

What is Forensic Science?

• Forensic Science is the application of science in a legal context

• Can include all areas of science

• What distinguishes forensic science from other areas of science is its purpose

• Forensic science is concerned with generating information that can be used to support or refute allegations made in a court of law

• Very responsible role

Specific questions….

• What are the limits of Forensic Science?

• How reliable is this evidence?

• Is there a quicker/cheaper/more accurate way to get the same answer?

• How safe is this conviction?

• Is this person definitely who they/we say they are?

• What are the consequences of getting it wrong?

Branches of Forensic Science

Crime Scene Recovery, Recording and Surveying, Fingerprint Analysis, Footprint

Analysis, Photography, Odontology, Podiatry, DNA,

Pharmacology, Toxicology, Chemistry, Wildlife Crime, Digital Forensics, Psychology, Psychiatry, Pathology, Document Analysis, Handwriting Analysis, Environmental Forensics, Vehicle Analysis, Fibre Analysis,

Entomology, Forensic Nursing, Forensic Mathematics, Mycology, Palynology, Botany,

Biology, Blood Stain Analysis, Ballistics, Fire Investigation, Accounting, Archaeology, Anthropology………

Why study Forensic Sciences?

Top skills required by employers in 2015:

• Complex problem solving

• Coordinating with others

• People management

• Critical Thinking

• Negotiation

• Quality Control

• Service Orientation

• Judgement & Decision Making

• Active listening

• Creativity

Top skills required by employers 2020: • Complex problem solving

• Critical Thinking

• Creativity

• People management

• Coordinating with others

• Negotiation

• Service Orientation

• Judgement & Decision Making

• Cognitive flexibility

Source: Future of Jobs Report; World Economic Forum 2015

Philosophy underlying Forensic Science

Locard Principal “Every contact between people and/or objects

will result in the exchange of evidence of the contact i.e. every contact leaves a trace”

Professor Edmond Locard (1877-1966)

Expert witness

• Provide expert opinion that helps answer the questions that are important in the case.

• Interpretation of factual observations seen as beyond the skills of the ‘triers of fact’

• Understand how robust and reliable any opinion may be

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Typical areas covered in a Forensic Sciences laboratory

Forensic Laboratory

Biology

Chemistry Documents

Vehicles

Drugs

Toxicology

Firearms

The Chartered Society of Forensic Science

The Society was invited to review our programmes in the summer of 2017 and awarded

Accreditation to 2 Undergraduate and 3 Masters programmes

AND

Recognition to 2 more UG programmes

UG courses offered by AAFS Department

• BSc Hons) Forensic Science (CSFS Accredited)

• BSc (Hons) Forensic Investigation (CSFS Accredited)

• BSc (Hons) Forensic Biology (CSFS Recognised)

• BSc (Hons) Archaeological & Forensic Sciences (CSFS Recognised)

• BSc (Hons) Archaeology

• BA (Hons) Archaeology

• BSc (Hons) Anthropology

• BA (Hons) Archaeology & Anthropology

Facilities • Modern well equipped laboratories

• Trigon Estate - Our own outdoor crime scene facility

• Crime Scene Training Centre - Students have access to laboratories, field

resources & computing facilities

Crime Scene Investigation

• Realistic scenarios

• Students attend simulated crime scenes

• Examine scene

• Make notes

• Take photographs

• Conduct laboratory analysis

• Witness box exercise in simulated court case

Hengistbury Head Murder

Crime Scene Training Facility

Weapons and observation skills – Tank Museum, Bovington

Fire scene examination

BPA workshop

The Forensic Sciences have interests in

• Alcohols

• Blood pattern analysis

• Body Fluids

• Chemistry

• Entomology

• Computer Crime

• Documents

• DNA

• Drugs/Toxicology

• Fibres

• Fingerprints

• Fire Investigation

• Firearms

• Chemistry

• Hair analysis

• Human remains

• Markers

• Crime scenes

• Photography

• Shoe marks

• Tool marks

Research – Student projects include: • Near body drug screening

• Pharmacogenomics - Cancer treatment and pain relief

- Drug addicted mothers & babies

• Drugs in Saliva / Oral Fluid – roadside drug testing

• Traumatic injuries

• Identification of human remains

• “ Designer drugs”

• Entomotoxicology

• Fingerprint development

• Decomposition and taphonomy

• Blood pattern analysis

• Firearms discharge residues

• Counterfeit medicines and tobacco

Degree Programmes

BSc Forensic Investigation

• Maximising recovery of evidence with optimal integrity of recovered data

• Analysis of recovered data –what does it all mean?

BSc Forensic Science

BSc Forensic Biology

• Focused on specific categories of evidence from biological sources

Year 1: Level 4

For Forensic Science, Forensic Investigation and Forensic Biology:

Common Units

• Study Skills

• Chemistry

• Introduction to Forensic Investigation

• Cell Biology

• Human Anatomy and Physiology

For Forensic Science and Forensic Investigation:

• Introduction to Psychology

For Forensic Biology:

• Diversity of Life

BSc (Hons) Forensic Science Year 2: Level 5 Core units (compulsory):

• Biochemistry

• Crime Scene

• Forensic Law & Practice

• Forensic Science

• Introduction to Toxicology

Option – choose one of the following:

• Geographic Information Systems

• Understanding Modern Human Variation

• Case studies in Forensic Science

• Advanced Crime Scene

• Advanced Cell Biology

BSc (Hons) Forensic Science Final year: Level 6 Core units (compulsory):

• Advanced Forensic Science

• Forensic Toxicology

• Independent Research Project

(40 Credits)

Option – choose one from:

• The Science of Human Remains

• Environmental Forensics

And one from:

• Forensic Practice

• Biomolecules

BSc (Hons) Forensic Investigation Year 2: Level 5 Core units (compulsory):

• Crime Scene

• Forensic Computing

• Forensic Law & Practice

• Forensic Science

• Advanced Crime Scene

Option – choose one of the following:

• Geographic Information Systems

• Case studies in Forensic Science

• Introduction to Toxicology

BSc (Hons) Forensic Investigation Final year: Level 6

Core units (compulsory):

• Advanced Forensic Science

• International Investigations

• Independent Research Project

(40 Credits)

Option – choose one from:

• The Science of Human Remains

• Forensic Toxicology

• Environmental Forensics

And one from:

• Forensic Practice

• Occupational Health and Safety

BSc (Hons) Forensic Biology Year 2: Level 5 Core units (compulsory):

• Biochemistry

• Crime Scene

• Forensic Law & practice

• Forensic Science

• Advanced Cell Biology

Option – choose one of the following:

• Evolutionary Biology

• Biology for Forensic Science

• Intro to Toxicology

• Case Studies in Forensic Science

BSc (Hons) Forensic Biology Final year: Level 6 Core units (compulsory):

• Advanced Forensic Science

• Advanced Topics In Genetics

• Independent Research Project

(40 Credits)

Option – choose one from:

• Forensic Toxicology

• Environmental Forensics

• Forensic Entomology

And one from:

• Biomolecules

• Pathophysiology

Where to go from here?

Forensic roles

• Forensic Science providers

• Crime Scene Examiners

• Fingerprint Experts

• Forensic Imaging

• Fire Investigation

• Archaeology consultancies

Non-forensic

• Police

• Military

• Local Authority EH Departments

• Environment Agency

• Wildlife / Customs

• Industry & management

• Safety/Environment consultancies

• Commercial laboratories

• Medicine

• Teaching

• “Spooks”

Forensic Science Year 1 Semester 1

A semester abroad

Choose from over 70 top universities across the globe from France to Florida, or Turkey to Thailand

Study abroad during your second year

Need to apply in your first year

All courses are taught in English

Keep student loan, no extra tuition fees

Fully supported by staff at BU and at the host university

Find out where you can study for your chosen course on our webpages: www.bournemouth.ac.uk/student/study-abroad

76% of students believe mobility gives them

the edge when applying for jobs (British Council, 2015)

It’s competitive out there

• Securing a placement and employment after university will be easier with a range of experience and a strong CV.

• You can develop your global talent with a number of opportunities as part of your course, and opportunity for work, study or extra-curricular activities here or abroad

Study a semester abroad at a university that has been specially selected by BU

Undertake a work placement abroad as part of your placement year, placement option or elective (FHSS)

Other international activities that are not part of your course but will help you to develop global skills within your chosen field.

Duration: 3 years full-time or 4 years with a 30-week minimum placement Accreditations: The Chartered Society of Forensic Sciences Entry requirements: For 2020 entry: 104 - 120 tariff points including a minimum of 2 A levels or equivalent. BTEC Extended Diploma: 112 tariff points (Grade DMM).

International entry requirements: If English is not your first language, you will need IELTS (Academic) 6.0 (with minimum 5.5 in each of the 4 components) or equivalent.

Entry Requirements

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