This exciting IFBI EduQual Advanced Diploma in CSI Forensic Science (Associate Degree Level 5) is designed for all those who wish to add or develop this exciting field to their careers or study path or to add to their existing portfolio in the workplace. It provides new students with a much-needed forensic science qualification and it also develops the competency and training of the law enforcement practitioner in crime scene investigations and forensic science.
 
The Advanced Diploma in CSI Forensic Science (Associate Degree Level 5) provides the requisite knowledge and skills in the dual areas of CSI crime scene investigations and in the forensic science disciplines. It also develops the practical skills associated with crime scene investigations and the core forensic science disciplines and will allow graduates to be able to apply this in the work environment. A significant aim of this program is to develop the knowledge, skills and competency of a graduate to be able to effectively deploy the combined knowledge and skills of a crime scene investigator and a forensic science professional to the workplace and in forensic science investigations. The program is delivered completely online so students could study from any place and any country and conveniently from their desktop or laptop computers, tablets or even their phones!
 
The program consists of six units and runs for one academic year (nine calendar months) divided into three semesters. The program conforms to the EduQual U.K. and RQF Level 5 (Associate Degree level) requirements. It subscribes to the relevant ASTM International guidelines for forensic training. The units of the program provide the full range of modules in crime scene investigations and forensic Science. The modules of the program are:

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• Introduction to Forensic Science

• Crime Scene Investigations

• Collecting & Analyzing Physical Evidence

• Forensic Document Examination

• Fingerprint Examination

• Firearms & Explosives

• Forensic Biology, DNA & Forensic Pathology

• Forensic Chemistry & Toxicology

• Criminal Justice, Law & Evidence

• Case Studies & Practical Applications

• Forensic Report Writing

Graduates of the program will receive the EduQual Advanced Diploma in CSI Forensic Science (EduQual Level 5). IFBI is an EduQual U.K. Accredited Centre. EduQual U.K. is a regulated awarding body under globally recognized SQA Accreditation. IFBI is also a full member of ASTM International, and International Association of Crime Analysts (IACA) all of which are included with your certification making your IFBI qualification a premier international award. 
 
The program is also delivered by IFBI’s court qualified lecturers and practicing forensic experts so our students get both academic and real-world experience and training. Our experienced lecturers include some of whom have served Directors of forensic laboratories, Certified Fraud Examiners with the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners and who have also trained and worked with the United States Secret Service and FBI. The benefit of all of this is brought to you, our students. 
 
This IFBI qualification allows graduates to work in the industry, private or governmental, large or small or work as an independent consultant offering services to these industry sectors.