19.23
Validated Courses
Department of Chemistry, Pure and Applied
Forensic Science
Forensic Science Society Professional MSc
Forensic Science Society Professional Postgraduate Diploma
Forensic Science Society Professional Postgraduate Certificate
in
Crime Scene Investigation
Document Examination
Fire Investigation
Firearms Examination
Forensic Imaging
Forensic Toxicology
Identity Document Examination
Course Regulations
[These regulations are to be read in conjunction with Regulation 19.1]
19.23.1
19.23.2
19.23.3
Admission
Notwithstanding Regulation 19.1.1, applicants shall normally
(i)
possess a degree from a United Kingdom university (in an
appropriate discipline) or
(ii)
be deemed, by the Forensic Science Society diploma managers
and the academic administrator acting on behalf of Senate to
have achieved an academic standard equivalent to (i) above be
equivalent.
(i)
have at least three years experience as a forensic practitioner in
the subject relevant to the award applied for.
In all cases, applicants whose first language is not English, shall be
required to demonstrate an appropriate level of competence in the
English language.
Mode of study
The courses are available by self study only. Candidates will register
with the Forensic Science Society and through them with the University
at least three months prior to the first examination that they propose to
sit.
Duration of Study
Regulation 19.1.5 shall apply. Notwithstanding Regulation 19.1.6, the
maximum duration of study will be:
for the Postgraduate Certificate - 18 months post registration
for the Postgraduate Diploma – 18 months post registration
for the degree of MSc – 30 months post registration.
Place of Study
19.23.4
19.23.5
The courses are followed through self study and work related practical
experience according to a detailed curriculum that has been approved
by the University and is available from the Forensic Science Society.
Curriculum
All candidates shall undertake an approved curriculum as follows:
for the Postgraduate Certificate – no fewer than 60 credits from
the theory class in the appropriate subject area
for the Postgraduate Diploma – no fewer than 120 credits in the
appropriate subject area
for the degree of MSc – no fewer than 180 credits in the
appropriate subject area including a Dissertation
Compulsory Class (appropriate to the chosen course)
Level
Credits
Crime Scene Investigation
FS 951
Crime Scene Investigation: Theory
5
60
Document Examination
FS 960
Document Examination: Theory
5
60
Fire Investigation
FS 954
Fire Investigation: Theory
5
60
Firearms Examination
FS 957
Firearms Examination: Theory
5
60
Forensic Imaging
FS 963
Forensic Imaging: Theory
5
60
Forensic Toxicology
FS 966
Forensic Toxicology: Theory
5
60
Identity Document Examination
FS 942
Identity Document Examination: Theory
5
60
Students for the Postgraduate Diploma and degree of MSc in addition
shall undertake (appropriate to the chosen course):
Crime Scene Investigation
FS 952
Crime Scene Investigation: Practical
FS 953
Crime Scene Investigation: Oral
5
5
30
30
Document Examination
FS 961
Document Examination: Practical
FS 962
Document Examination: Oral
5
5
30
30
Fire Investigation
FS 955
Fire Investigation: Practical
FS 956
Fire Investigation: Oral
5
5
30
30
5
5
30
30
5
5
30
30
Forensic Toxicology
FS 967
Forensic Toxicology: Practical
FS 968
Forensic Toxicology: Oral
5
5
30
30
Identity Document Examination
FS 943
Identity Document Examination: Practical
FS 971
Identity Document Examination: Oral
5
5
30
30
Crime Scene Investigation
FS 969
Crime Scene Investigation: Dissertation
5
60
Document Examination
FS 940
Document Examination: Dissertation
5
60
Fire Investigation
FS 978
Fire Investigation: Dissertation
5
60
Firearms Examination
FS 939
Firearms Examination: Dissertation
5
60
Forensic Imaging
FS 970
Forensic Imaging: Dissertation
5
60
Forensic Toxicology
FS 941
Forensic Toxicology: Dissertation
5
60
Identity Document Examination
FS 944
Identity Document Examination: Dissertation
5
60
Firearms Examination
FS 958
Firearms Examination: Practical
FS 959
Firearms Examination: Oral
Forensic Imaging
FS 964
Forensic Imaging: Practical
FS 965
Forensic Imaging: Oral
Students for the degree of MSc only in addition shall undertake
(appropriate to the chosen course):
19.23.6
19.23.7
Examination, Progress and Final Assessment
Regulations 19.1.25 – 19.1.33 shall apply.
Candidates must take the theory examination in the first instance and
can only progress to the practical and oral examinations upon
successful completion of the theory examination.
19.23.8
19.23.9
19.23.10
19.23.11
The final assessment will be based upon performance in the
examinations, coursework and dissertation where undertaken and, if
required, in an oral examination.
Award
Degree of MSc: In order to qualify for the degree of MSc in the chosen
course, a candidate must normally have accumulated no fewer than
180 credits from the course curriculum of which 60 must have been
awarded in respect of the dissertation.
Postgraduate Diploma: In order to qualify for the award of a
Postgraduate Diploma in the chosen course, a candidate must
normally have accumulated the 120 credits from the classes of the
course.
Postgraduate Certificate: In order to qualify for the award of the
Postgraduate Certificate in the chosen course, a candidate must
normally have accumulated no fewer than 60 credits from the taught
classes of the course.