Cranfield University’s Forensic Institute has been a home for innovation, expertise, and a strong centre for student community for years.
The recent investment of £7.2 million into the latest forensic equipment, teaching spaces and experienced and industry relevant academic staff has meant that since 2021 will have a new and exciting direction for the department.
Cranfield Forensic Institute (CFI) has a long history of providing the next generation of forensic experts, and alumni have gone on to work around the world for a multitude of public, private and government services.
You will have the ability to use cutting-edge facilities in our new teaching spaces such as an in-depth digital forensics laboratory, virtual reality (VR) autopsy table and a simulated mass grave site.
Check out the video below as we asked current student Rosie why she joined Cranfield Forensic Institute for her postgraduate study.
CFI is home to multiple aspects of forensics; Archaeology and Anthropology, Ballistics, Counterterrorism, Explosive investigation have all found a home in our programme, but we continually look to enhance our teaching spectrum and bring you the latest and in-depth areas intrinsic to forensics.
Courses
- Counterterrorism
- Counterterrorism Risk Management and Resilience
- Forensic Archaeology and Anthropology
- Forensic Biology
- Forensic Ballistics
- Forensic Explosive and Explosion Investigation
- Forensic Investigation
- Digital Forensics
Research and Development
The research and development activities at Cranfield Forensic Institute are of the highest quality with publications in the best journals and formal collaborations with the likes of Harvard University and the J. Paul Getty Trust.
Many of our facilities are unique within the UK education sector. The ability to run and create our courses as a highly hands-on and practical allows you to get first hand knowledge and experience in a safe and secure environment.
CFI’s expertise, particularly in the area of materials analysis applied to forensic science, provides high-value consultancy for casework and testing that is high margin and supports the other activities.
We operate the following research groups:
• Forensic Anthropology
• Materials Science and Radiation
• Musculoskeletal and Medicolegal Research
• Archaeological and Forensic Analysis
• Counterterrorism, Intelligence, Risk and Resilience
• International Security and Law.
