Forensic Professionals module (CA32008)

Ever wondered who works on the kinds of cases that forensic anthropologists get called to? Whether it's a cold case, a missing person search, recovering discovered human remains, or trying to identify unknown skeletal remains. It’s never just one person, there’s a whole team of experts involved.

In this module, you’ll meet those professionals and hear real-life stories from the field. Through guest lectures and Q&A sessions, you’ll connect with specialists who use science, skill, and teamwork to solve forensic mysteries.

• Forensic odontologists who identify people through their teeth
• Forensic chemists who analyse substances and trace evidence
• Facial reconstruction artists who rebuild faces from skulls
• Archaeologists who search for and recover buried evidence at crime scenes
• Pathologists who work out how someone died
• Crime scene managers who organise and oversee investigations
• Forensic biologists who study DNA and body fluids
• Fire investigators who look into the causes of fires
• Specialist search teams who find hidden remains and important evidence

This module gives you a rare look into the different careers that make up the world of forensic investigation. You’ll find out what each expert does, how they work together, and the skills and knowledge they use every day.

Whether you're interested in science, art, medicine, or investigation, the module shows you the real-life roles that help solve cases. They might just help you find your own future in forensic science.

What you will learn

In this module, you will:

• discover the reality of working in the world of forensic science by meeting the professionals who engage in it daily
• learn about the skills, training, and day-to-day roles of different experts
• learn how to advertise yourself in the professional world

By the end of this module, you will be able to:

• explain what each forensic expert does and how they help during an investigation.
• understand the challenges they face.
• recognise the importance of resilience in forensic work, and explore ways to stay strong under pressure.
• build a professional online profile to support future career paths

Assignments / assessment

• creation of a professional LinkedIn Profile (30%)
• multiple choice and short answer questions exam (70%)

Teaching methods / timetable

• Guest lectures
  • You will meet those who work alongside forensic anthropologists. You will hear some of their real-life stories and get to ask questions about their careers