BSc (Hons) Forensic Sciences and Criminal Investigation

The overall aims of the programme are to cultivate and grow students in their knowledge, skills and competences:
1. Knowledge and Understanding – to acquire scientific and legal knowledge and understanding required as a practitioner in forensic science;
2. Technical Skills – to acquire technical skills relevant to competence as a practitioner in forensic science, and to those organisations concerned with the collection or analysis of forensic evidence;
3. Research and Laboratory Skills – to acquire research skills appropriate to honours degree-level study, with an appreciation of current and emerging research in forensic science and other relevant areas;
4. Professional Skills – to acquire and develop written and oral communication skills and other transferable skills, which are of value in areas of employment other than forensic science including the ability to work independently, to build on their knowledge and skills for their own and any future employer’s benefit, and to show initiative and flexibility with respect to changing needs and techniques;
5. Ethics – to develop an awareness of professional and ethical standards and practices (including quality assurance), and understand the importance of adhering to them;
6. Autonomous Learning – a key to continuous learning is to develop a broad and balanced curiosity and enthusiasm for forensic and investigative science and have an intellectually stimulating and beneficial learning experience.

This programme has been specifically designed for young talents who aim to work in the Forensic Sciences field (Criminalistics) and, more generally, as Forensic Investigations Experts.
Our target learners include, but are not limited to, high-school leavers impassionate to the field and professionals currently working in the industry seeking further development.

Minium Entry requirements:

MATRICULATION CERTIFICATION
Maltese Matriculation Certification or international equivalent at EQF Level 4.
Eg: UK A-level, German Abitur, Italian High School Diploma, French Baccalauréat, Spanish Bachillerato, Matura and other equivalent

MATH AND SCIENCE (EQF Level 3)
Only for BSFSCS programme, two pure science subjects in Maltese or international equivalent high school.

LANGUAGE QUALIFICATION
Demonstrate a minimum of B1 Level CEFR in the language of instruction of the programme (English or Italian).

The European Forensic Institute is a prestigious Higher Education Institution based in Malta with a competitive educational offer in the Forensic Sciences field. Our undergraduate degree is recognised globally to pursue a career in this sector. In addition, graduates may consider pursuing post-graduate Master degrees at universities worldwide.

Our BSc (Hons) programmes are accredited by the Malta Further and Higher Education Authority in accordance with the European Qualification Framework. Final Qualification: Level 6 EQF.

Malta, like all EU member states is a signatory of the Bologna Process.

Being a student at the European Forensic Institute means acquiring knowledge, skills and competences directly from the source. From forensic practitioners that work on a day-to-day basis as experts in the field they teach. In fact, our lecturers are working forensic consultants or researchers, giving student the unique opportunity to interact with lecturers both professionally as well as academically. In other words, being a student at the European Forensic Institute means “learning about a job in the job market”.

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