About Cranfield University
As the UK's only exclusively postgraduate university, Cranfield's world-class expertise, large-scale facilities and unrivalled industry partnerships create leaders and innovators in the specialist areas of science, technology, engineering and management.
Our Cranfield Forensic Institute (CFI)
The recent investment of £7.2 million into the latest forensic equipment, teaching spaces and experienced and industry relevant academic staff has meant that 2021 will be a new and exciting horizon for the department.
The new facilities at CFI will be among some of the very best in the world in their specialist fields of crime scene investigation, digital forensic investigation and non-destructive analysis.
Students and staff will have access to new facilities such as a virtual reality autopsy table, digital forensics laboratory, crime scene investigation rooms and a simulated mass grave excavation site.
The majority of our MSc courses have been formally accredited by the internationally renowned Chartered Society of Forensic Sciences.
In celebration of the £7.2 million investment, we are awarding six scholarships to study for one of our world-leading full-time MSc degrees.
CFI is the renowned home for the many forensic-related disciplines at Cranfield University, such as:
Our Cranfield Forensic MSc courses:
Learn how the excavation of buried remains, the analysis of human remains and trauma identification can be used in civil, criminal and human rights investigations. You will gain an understanding of how traditional and advanced techniques from archaeological science and physical anthropology can be applied in the forensic context.
This course teaches you how firearms and ammunition function, the science of ballistics, the role of the forensic firearms examiners and how the forensic evidence produced in gun crime can be used to help resolve issues in relation to criminal and civil law. You will benefit from practical experience in firearms handling and examination, and be introduced to the interpretation of UK firearms law, comparison microscopy and serial number restoration.
This course introduces you to the investigation of explosive, chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear crime scenes. You will learn cutting-edge investigative and analytical techniques such as forensic intelligence, exploitation and open-source intelligence.
Gain an overview of the application of science to forensic problems in this highly practical and hands-on course. You will learn about the latest forensic methodologies and cutting-edge research, which will enable you to resolve issues in relation to civil and criminal law.
Due to the rise in heritage crime there is currently an increasing demand for highly qualified subject matter experts. Developed from discussions with cultural heritage bodies, NGOs, military and police, this course aims to meet these demands and improve your employment prospects.
If you are looking to develop your professional and technical skills in forensics, we also have a portfolio of short courses available which are also modules of our master’s programme.
Explore our full list of short courses.
For further information about our Forensic courses please contact us at:
E: studyforensics@cranfield.ac.uk
W: www.cranfield.ac.uk/cfi