Forensic Science Society Accreditation

 

All five themes of the Forensic Programme have been formally accredited by the Forensic Science Society . 

The specific courses that are accredited are:


The accreditation process focused on the key areas of forensic science, which the Society has divided into three component standard:

  • Interpretation, Evaluation & Presentation of Evidence
  • Laboratory Analysis
  • Crime Scene Investigations

As part of the accreditation process representatives of the Society reviewed the Forensic Programme syllabus and visited the University to meet staff and students, and to see our facilities.

The review panel commended the Programme for

  • being well suited to Cranfield University’s unique background and facilities
  • the availability of a wide range of analytical equipment
  • the collections of firearms and explosive devices
  • the range of project titles and topics offered to students
  • the teaching of statistics for being comprehensive and well-integrated
  • the mock-court exercise for being well constructed and an effective test of a student’s ability to interpret and present evidence
  • the widespread use of external contributors that provide the students with ample access to forensic practitioners

The Forensic Science Society is an international professional body with members in over 60 countries, and one of the oldest and largest forensic associations in the world. Further details of the Society’s accreditation process can be found: Here.