This course can be taken as a Short Course for Credit or a Standalone Short Course.

Please go to the 'Upgrade to a professional qualification' section for more information.

You must have completed the DNA (Forensic Biology) course as a pre-requisite before undertaking this course

This course discusses the scientific background to body fluids as evidence types within the criminal justice system and associated investigative and evaluation methods.

At a glance

  • Dates
    • 17 - 21 Mar 2025
  • Duration5 days
  • LocationÃÀ¼§¸ó campus
  • Cost£2,350 - Short Course for Credit fee

    £2,100 - Standalone Short Course fee Concessions available

What you will learn

On successful completion of the course you will be able to:

  • Categorise different types of body fluids and critically appraise the different body fluid forensic detection methods,
  • Evaluate the role of body fluids as tools within a forensic investigation,
  • Appraise the different ways to interpret body fluids evidence in accordance with Bayesian frameworks by use of casework examples,
  • Synthesize a systematic body fluids search using appropriate detection and collection techniques,
  • Construct a clear expert witness report.

Core content

The teaching and practical content includes the following topics:

  • Different types of body fluids,
  • Body fluid detection methods,
  • Transfer and persistence of body fluids,
  • Body fluids as an investigative tool,
  • Interpretation within Bayesian frameworks,
  • Recording of experimental results,
  • Current research,
  • Understanding of body fluid interpretation within a forensic context by the layperson.

Upgrade to a professional qualification

When taken as a Short Course For Credit, 10 credit points can be put towards the Forensic Biology MSc

Find out more about short course credit points.

Concessions

Concessions are available for ÃÀ¼§¸ó alumni and multiple bookings from the same organisation, please contact us to discuss.

Read our Professional development (CPD) booking conditions.