Recognition Scheme

Forensic Science Content

Within the programme

Application Form - This form is for Institutions to apply for Recognition of courses with forensic content that are not full forensic science degree programmes, in order to provide an assurance of quality to prospective students and employers.
Courses Recognised by the CSFS will retain recognition for a period of three years after which time renewal will be required.
Please complete one form for each course and send to the Recognition Administrator with supporting documentation. Please contact the Society for details on costs.
Section 1 – Organisation Details
Name of University/Institution:
Address line 1
Address line 2
Town/City: / Post Code:
Country
Name of Contact person 1: / Name of Contact person 2:
Position held:
Contact phone number: / Mobile phone number
e-mail address: / Website address:
Section 2 – Course Details
Course Title
Academic level (e.g. HEA framework level 4 / 5 etc.)
Student Contact Hours: (Guidance) / If 300 hours or more please contact the Society.
Breakdown of Contact Hours: / Lectures / Tutorials / Practicals / Projects
Course Summary:
Please describe the overall aims and objectives (in 100 words maximum) of the forensic content.
Section 3 – Supporting Documentation / Please place a tick in the relevant box below
Please provide copies of the following:-
Handbook highlighting the forensic element / Attached / To follow
Timetable with forensic science content highlighted / Attached / To follow
Examples of course work / Attached / To follow
Examples of assessment / Attached / To follow
CV’s of teaching staff / Attached / To follow
Previous Student Feedback / Attached / To follow
Section 4 – Quality Assurance / The Chartered Society of Forensic Sciences reserves the right to audit Recognised Courses by calling on Institutions with the minimum of notice to talk with students and staff on the course. Good practice would dictate that links with potential employers would be forged by institutions running Recognised Courses and opportunities for training placements, work experience and potential employment would be considered.
Name of person supplying information (if different from primary contact (s) on front sheet):
Position:
Address line 1
Address line 2
Town/City:
Postcode:
Tel:
Mobile:
e-mail address:
Declaration
I declare that to the best of my knowledge and belief that the information given on this form is correct. I understand that a representative of the Chartered Society of Forensic Sciences may contact me to discuss this in more detail.
Signed by applicant: / Counter signed by authorised person within the institution:
Job title: / Job title:
Name printed: / Name printed:
Date: / Date:
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