How do we innovate within forensic science to provide entirely new knowledge to our scientific and global communities? The field of forensic science is continually evolving and changing as we respond to scientific advancement and needs from the judicial system. For new methodologies or techniques to be adopted within the field they must first be rigorously and carefully researched within the laboratory or computationally. This module will give you the opportunity to immerse yourself in cutting-edge independent forensic science research. You will implement the skills you have learned throughout your degree to plan, conduct and troubleshoot research in your chosen forensic field. You will learn new analytical and modelling techniques and perform complex data analysis to provide new insight in the forensic sciences, preparing you for roles within industry research and development teams and academic research pathways.
Lecture 4 hours, Practical 192 hours
Written: Project Report (10,000 words) worth 60%.
Presentation: 20 minutes worth 20%.
Practical Competency: Supervisor Assessment worth 20%.
Reassessment Method: Like-for-like
On successfully completing the module, students will be able to:
1. Critically evaluate the literature base to direct and solve problems associated with chemical and forensic science research.
2. Independently appraise, plan and troubleshoot research at the cutting edge of chemistry and forensic science.
3. Evaluate, interpret, model and correlate complex data in the forensic sciences
4. Explain advanced theory, concepts and practice in the forensic sciences.
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