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Forensic Science Courses

Forensic science courses can help you learn crime scene investigation techniques, evidence collection methods, and the analysis of physical evidence. You can build skills in fingerprint analysis, toxicology, and DNA profiling, which are crucial for solving cases. Many courses introduce tools like forensic databases, microscopy equipment, and software for crime scene reconstruction, showing how these skills are applied in real investigations.


Popular Forensic Science Courses and Certifications


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    IBM

    Data Science Methodology

    Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Data Modeling, Jupyter, Data Collection, Business Analysis, Data Science, Decision Tree Learning, Predictive Modeling, Software Development Methodologies, Data Processing, Business Requirements, Data Cleansing, Data Analysis, Data Mining, Data Quality, Data Transformation, User Feedback, Feature Engineering, Stakeholder Engagement

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    University of California, Davis

    Fire and Explosion Hazards Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Hazard Analysis, Chemical Engineering, Incident Management, Failure Analysis, Risk Management Framework, Safety and Security, Engineering Analysis, Engineering Calculations, Estimation

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Reproducible Research

    Skills you'll gain: Rmarkdown, Knitr, Data Sharing, General Science and Research, Statistical Reporting, Data Analysis, Data Validation, Exploratory Data Analysis, R Programming, Technical Communication, Version Control

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    The Chinese University of Hong Kong

    Fundamental Human Physiology in Sports Medicine

    Skills you'll gain: Human Musculoskeletal System, Sports Medicine, Pulmonology, Respiration, Endocrinology, Cardiology, Anatomy, Physiology, Kinesiology, Orthopedics, Neurology

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    National Academy of Sports Medicine

    Science of Fat Metabolism

    Skills you'll gain: Nutrition and Diet, Exercise Science, Sports Medicine, Nutrition Education, Physiology, Endocrinology, Stress Management, Biochemistry, Biology

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Peking University

    遗传学实验

    Skills you'll gain: Laboratory Research, Scientific Methods, Experimentation, Molecular Biology, Biology, Research Design, Bioinformatics, Laboratory Equipment, Specimen Preparation, Analysis

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Peking University

    Advanced Neurobiology I

    Skills you'll gain: Electrophysiology, Neurology, Anatomy, Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, Physiology, Biology, Laboratory Techniques, Scientific Methods, Research

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Rice University

    Medical Terminology I

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Terminology, Human Musculoskeletal System, Orthopedics, Medical Records, Electronic Medical Record System, Urology, Anatomy, Physiology

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    L&T EduTech

    Site Investigation

    Skills you'll gain: Laboratory Testing, Test Engineering, Laboratory Experience, Civil Engineering, Environmental Monitoring, Engineering Analysis, Virtual Environment, Experimentation, Research Reports, Structural Analysis, Analytical Testing, Construction, Engineering Practices, Penetration Testing, Engineering Calculations, Data Analysis Software, Technical Standard

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California, Davis

    Introduction to Sensory Science

    Skills you'll gain: Food and Beverage, Consumer Behaviour, Quality Assurance, Laboratory Testing, Product Testing, Usability Testing, Science and Research, Data Collection, Nutrition and Diet, Surveys, Scientific Methods, Research, Psychology, Acceptance Testing, Analytical Testing, Biology, Product Development, Analytical Skills, Medical Science and Research, Physiology

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California San Diego

    Hacking COVID-19 — Course 5: Tracing SARS-CoV-2's Evolution

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Infectious Diseases, Network Analysis, Tree Maps, Molecular Biology, Biology, Science and Research

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Lecturio

    Chemistry

    Skills you'll gain: Pharmacology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Microbiology, Physics

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular forensic science courses

  • Data Science Methodology: IBM
  • Fire and Explosion Hazards Analysis: University of California, Davis
  • Reproducible Research: Johns Hopkins University
  • Fundamental Human Physiology in Sports Medicine: The Chinese University of Hong Kong
  • Science of Fat Metabolism: National Academy of Sports Medicine
  • 遗传学实验: Peking University
  • Advanced Neurobiology I: Peking University
  • Medical Terminology I: Rice University
  • Site Investigation: L&T EduTech
  • Introduction to Sensory Science: University of California, Davis

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