Introduction to Forensic Entomology (Short Course)

Course overview

The Scenario...

At a country estate, a gamekeeper stumbles upon decomposing remains he believes to be human. The police cordon off the area and after initial assessment by the CSI team a specialist entomological team is called in to assist the pathologist in ascertaining the time of death:

• Are the remains human?
• Can evidence be collected to provide a PMI?

You will participate in a series of lectures and practical sessions giving an overview of entomology and its application within forensic science. The course will provide basic laboratory invertebrate identification using entomological keys. You will experience collection and analysis of entomological evidence from a crime scene following current ACPO procedures.

'Placement' Benefit for Current BU Students

If you successfully complete this forensics short course you can have the number of days you attended deducted from those required by your course on placement (25 for UG, PG under review currently). You can then have the short course added to your transcript, which you will receive on graduation.

To benefit from this opportunity please ensure you register with the Employability Coordinator (Julie Gill) who will ensure the short course is included as part of your placement.