Forensic Investigation

About this course

Forensic investigation is the application of scientific methods to the examination of physical evidence for use in legal proceedings. It is a discipline that draws on chemistry, biology, physics, and data analysis to examine crime scenes, analyse materials, and produce evidence that can withstand scrutiny in a court of law. Far from the dramatised versions familiar from television, forensic investigation is a rigorous and methodical scientific discipline that demands precision, attention to detail, an understanding of the legal frameworks governing evidence, and the ability to communicate findings clearly to non-specialist audiences. This four-year full-time programme at Glasgow Caledonian University develops your knowledge and practical skills across the methods and applications of forensic science. You will study the scientific principles that underpin forensic investigation, includin

Where its graduates go

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