The Young Forensic Scientist Weekend
The Ultimate Work Experience in Forensic Science
The Young Forensic Scientist Weekend
The Ultimate Work Experience in Forensic Science
Overview
The Young Forensic Scientist Weekend gives students aged 15-18 a chance to test-drive life as a forensic scientist. Learn from top professionals as they guide you through a series of interactive activities: navigate a crime scene, identify fingerprints and conduct DNA analysis. You will also get expert advice on how to become a successful forensic scientist, with guidance on university choices, extra-curricular activities, work experience and more.
You can attend either in-person in London or live online. Register now to gain an edge over other aspiring forensic scientists, and a super-curricular experience to add to your university application.
- Top forensic scientists will coach you through a range of interactive activities, including:
- Capture evidence: photograph and sketch evidence at a simulated crime scene
- Perform on-scene tests, finger-mark powdering and presumptive blood testing
- Learn the principles of fingerprint identification and race to match fingerprints to a potential crime suspect
- You will be trained on how to fulfil your ambitions of becoming a successful forensic scientist
- An action plan of how to break into the industry, starting now
- Coaching by experts on: A-level/IB choices, university and degree selection; extra-curricular activities; work experience; application and interview techniques
- Hear from successful forensic scientists and ask them all your burning questions
- Q&A panel with forensic scientists from a range of backgrounds
- Attendance demonstrates you’ve gained key skills such as: teamwork, critical thinking and problem-solving
- Complete the online assessment after the programme and receive a personalised certificate to include in your applications
This programme is for students aged 15-18. No prior knowledge or experience is required. The programme involves a mixture of interactive simulations, exercises and Q&A sessions. You can choose to attend the programme either in-person in London or ‘Live Online’; the content is the same for both.
Programme Fee:
In-Person: £195/student for full day
'Live Online’: £165/student for full day
There is no application process, and you can secure your place simply by clicking “Register Now”. We operate on a first-come first-served basis and programme places are limited.
In Person
Available dates:
- 10th November 2024
Venues:
- University College London (UCL)
Accommodation location:
University College London (UCL),
Bloomsbury,
London
Live Online
Available dates:
- 10th November 2024 - 11am - 5:30pm (UK time)
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Covid-19
In the unlikely event that the in-person programme is completely cancelled because of Covid-19 then students will receive a refund. We have never yet had to cancel a London summer experience, having successfully delivered programmes during the summers of 2020 and 2021, with strict social distancing and excellent feedback. We shall of course adhere to all Covid-related government guidelines in place at the time of the programme and keep student safety as the highest priority.
If you pay via credit because you postponed a previous booking then the credit note will be reissued to you in full.
Support
If you are trying to register and the registration box is not appearing it is likely because of firewall restrictions on your desktop device.
You may wish to try on your mobile device instead. Alternatively, please email info@investin.org with details of the programme you want to register for. We will reserve your place immediately and send you a link to pay by card online.