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Academic Programme

NPIA Forensic Centre offers Higher Education learning programmes with the University of Teesside and Durham University, and a Certificate in Management to thier students undertaking crime scene investigation and fingerprint examination courses. 

Durham Diploma

The existing Durham University Diploma in Crime Scene Examination will terminate in September 2010 and will be replaced by a Foundation Degree in Crime Scene Investigation.

Foundation Degree in Fingerprint Identification

Students who enrol on the mandatory ACPO National Fingerprint Learning Programme, will be awarded a Foundation Degree in Fingerprint Identification by the University of Teesside.

APEL Route for Fingerprint Students

Fingerprint Experts in the UK can register for the Fingerprint Foundation Degree via Prior Experiential Learning (APEL), which is expected to be launched in November 2008.

Crime Scene Management Programme and the Chartered Management Institute

Students who complete the Crime Scene Manager Programme are able to achieve the NPIA Core Leadership Development Programme modules in Leadership, Health and Safety and Staff Welfare and qualify for a CMI Certificate in First Line Management.

Post Graduate Certificate in Forensic Medicine

This qualification is available to doctors and nurses who work in the field of Forensic Medicine