Peter Beveridge University of Teesside

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Peter BeveridgeUniversity of Teesside

• p.beveridge_at_tees.ac.uk

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Current BSc (Hons) routes

• Applied Science Forensic Investigation
  (Forensic Science)
• Crime Scene Science
• Forensic Biology
• Forensic Chemistry
• Consumer Science and Consumer Law

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Common features of ALL routes

• Provide a sound education in science and
  scientific skills - this is what employers expect
  science graduates to possess!
• Include a wide range of modules providing
  insights into forensic applications of scientific
  knowledge

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BSc (Hons) ASFI

• The most broadly-based of the routes, designed to
  maximise the range of employment opportunities.
• Includes modules in law and court procedures.
• Includes the criminalistic modules, but also
  some law-related applications of science in other
  areas such as enforcement of health and safety,
  environmental and trading standards law.

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BSc (Hons) Forensic Biology

• New Course
• Concentrates on biological materials and
  techniques relevant to crime investigation.
• Looks at DNA profiling, blood and bodily fluid
  analysis, tissue analysis, enzymology and
  entomological and botanical identification.

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BSc (Hons) Forensic Chemistry

• New Course
• Focuses on analytical chemistry as used to
  provide forensic evidence
• Identification of trace materials that may link
  suspect to scene
• Examination of fibres, paint fragments, glass,
  explosives and gunshot residues.

Raman Spectroscopy
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BSc (Hons) Crime Scene Science

• Has been popular
• Course team includes experienced crime scene
  examiners.
• Includes instruction in current practice
  equivalent to the initial training given to Crime
  Scene Examiners.
• Includes specialist modules delivered by experts
  on photography and the recording and recovery of
  evidence.
• Remains a valid BSc

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Key Resources - Staff

• Science taught by scientists
• Forensic science taught by forensic scientists
• Crime scene..
• Growth required

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Key Resources - Staff

• Two (former) Crime Scene Examiners
• Two forensic scientists
• A police laboratory manager
• A fingerprint expert
• A dedicated technician
• Et al

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Key Resources - Buildings

• 16 room crime scene house
• New 1000sqm vehicle/dirty science laboratory
• Learning Resource Centre
• 500,000 science laboratory refurbishment

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Key Resources - New Equipment

• Comparison Microscope
• Digital Image Capture Workstation
• 750,000 capital bid for 2004/5

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Key Resources - Partnerships

• Centrex
• Cleveland Police and Fire Brigade
• Middlesbrough Council
• External experts
• External venues

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Image courtesy of Melanie Grattan
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Overall Strategy

• Provide coherent set of integrated courses
• Avoid boom and bust
• Diversify revenue streams
• Centre for Forensic Investigation

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Forensic Courses at Teesside