MSc Forensic Genetics and Human Identification (TBV)
Course overview
| Qualification | Master's Degree |
| Study mode | Full-time, Part-time |
| Duration | 1 year |
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| Tuition (Local students) | Data not available |
| Tuition (Foreign students) | Data not available |
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Entry Requirements
Please note: This course is now available to continental European and UK students as well as international applicants.
Applicants must hold a bachelors degree (BSc or equivalent) in Forensic Science or a related subject including Biosciences (Molecular Biology, Genetics, Human Genetics), Physical Anthropology, Archaeology and Criminalistics.
The program requires a strong command of the English language with a minimum requirement equivalent to IELTS 6.5 in both written and spoken English.
Curriculum
Course syllabus
| Module | Content |
| Forensic Genetics |
DNA analysis methodology. Population genetics. Related statistics and stochastics. Independent study seminars. |
| Crime Scene Investigation | Crime scene analysis. Indoor and outdoor crime scenes. Forensic excavation of burial scenes. Mass fatality incident management and analysis. |
| Forensic Anthropology | Full spectrum of methodology for the Anthropological analysis of skeletal human remains. Morphognostic, metric, histological and molecular analysis. Post mortem decomposition and PMI determination. Osteological practical. |
| Human Identification from Physical Characteristics | Biometric identification methodology. Friction ridge analysis. Facial recognition. Retinal scanning and vein mapping. Individual identifying characteristics (scars, tattoos, etc.). Mass fatality incident identification (Disaster Victim Identification: DVI). |
| Professional Skills | The Forensic process and its stages. Case files and court reports. Court room skills. Quality control and assurance. Management of mass fatality incidents. |
| Laboratory techniques | Practical skills tool kit. Hands-on lab practicals in Molecular Biology / DNA manipulation. |
| Gene Technology | Molecular Biology Theory Module. DNA sequencing and cloning. Chromosomal aberrations and analysis. Hereditary diseases, inheritance and diagnostic Gene therapy. Use of internet based tools such as Pubmed and OMIM. |
| Research Methods | Research skills tool kit. Project specific literature review. Experimental design and project planning. Oral presentation. Statistics and experimental problems |
| Research Project | Research-based experimental project (10 weeks). Independent research in collaboration with a supervisor. Presentation of findings in a seminar. Research thesis. |