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Fingerprint Forensics
Postgraduate studies combining theoretical knowledge with practical training in fingerprint examination, detection and securing of traces, and identification examinations.
- Duration
- 2 semesters
- Number of hours
- 240
Study organisation
Classes are held on selected Saturdays and Sundays. Some practical classes are conducted in a Police forensic laboratory.
About the programme
The programme covers the role of an expert witness in criminal proceedings, fingerprint examination, databases, detection and securing of traces, collection of comparison material, identification analysis, and preparation of reports and opinions.
Programme objectives
To develop the knowledge and skills needed to detect, document and examine fingerprint traces and prepare examination results.
Who is it for?
- Higher education graduates interested in forensic science and fingerprint examination
- People connected with, or planning careers in, uniformed services, the justice system or forensic examinations
Study programme
- The role of an expert witness under criminal procedure law
- Fingerprint examination in forensic science
- Importance of fingerprint examinations in criminal proceedings
- Fingerprint databases in Poland and abroad
- Detection and securing of fingerprint traces
- Selection of examination methods and stages of identification examinations
- Collection of comparison material
- Qualification of friction-ridge impressions for comparative examination
- Preparation of examination reports and opinions
- Detection of traces under laboratory conditions
- Registration of secured traces in databases
Admission requirements
- A higher education degree: bachelor's, engineer's or master's degree.
Programme completion
At the end of each semester, the source provides for a test examination; completion requires positive grades and preparation of a draft opinion based on a fingerprint examination.
Admissions
Admission is conducted in accordance with the current MANS rules for postgraduate studies.
Current document requirements and organisational information should be presented on the basis of the University's current admissions information.
Tuition fees
Current tuition and fee information should be presented on the basis of the applicable MANS rules and regulations governing payments.