The Postgraduate Diploma in Forensic Science teaches students how to develop and apply scientific knowledge and skills to investigate crime.
The programme is an advanced qualification designed for students who have an undergraduate degree in science or technology-related topics. It provides graduates with specialised knowledge and skills in the field of forensic science. Taught at the School of Chemical Sciences, the Postgraduate Diploma in Forensic Science covers a broad range of topics. From DNA analysis to the development of new molecules to aid in the visualisation of fingerprint residues, students will learn about forensic data, chemical analysis, forensic biology and the statistical treatment of forensic data.