This course is taught to introduce you to a broad introduction to DNA as evidence, its forensic examination and interpretation.

At a glance

What you will learn

The week-long course enables you to:

  • Discuss the role of DNA as genetic material,
  • Evaluate the role of DNA evidence within the criminal justice system,
  • Appraise a broad range of current DNA technologies used within industry,
  • Interpret modern DNA profiles and assess DNA profile reporting styles,
  • Distinguish and apply model approaches to the evaluation of DNA evidence within Bayesian frameworks.

Core content

The course includes a large portion of practical work and the following topics are included in the course:

  • DNA - structure and function,
  • Awareness of different sources of DNA (crime scene, references and elimination samples),
  • Direct and indirect DNA transfer,
  • Stages of DNA profiling,
  • Modern DNA profiling methods, including DNA 17 and DNA 24,
  • Alternative DNA profiling methods, e.g., Mitochondria DNA analysis and Y-STRs,
  • Next generation forensic DNA analysis,
  • Familial DNA,
  • Evaluation of DNA evidence – statistical and non-statistical.

Concessions

Concessions are available for 探花精选 alumni and multiple bookings from the same organisation, please contact us to discuss.

Read our Professional development (CPD) booking conditions.