Degrees

FORENSIC SCIENCE

BSc (Hons) Forensic Sciences and Criminal Investigation

Area Forensic Science
Duration full-time 3-year undergraduate programme
Final qualification European Qualification Framework Level 6
Accreditation Malta Further and Higher Education Authority
Category Higher Education Programme
Credits 180 ECTS; 60 ECTS per academic year
Delivery Methods Virtual Classroom and real-life laboratory
Total Learning Hours 1200 hours
Attendance 90% compulsory for each module (theory and laboratory if applicable)
Laboratory sessions in presence at our lab
Written Assessments in presence
Language of instruction English or Italian

 

CRIMINOLOGY

BSc (Hons) Investigative Criminology and Criminal Psychology

Area Criminology and Psychology
Duration full-time 3-year undergraduate programme
Final qualification European Qualification Framework Level 6
Accreditation Malta Further and Higher Education Authority
Category Higher Education Programme
Credits 180 ECTS; 60 ECTS per academic year
Delivery Methods Virtual Classroom and real-life laboratory
Total Learning Hours 1200 hours
Attendance 90% compulsory for each module (theory and laboratory if applicable)
Laboratory sessions in presence at our lab
Written Assessments in presence
Language of instruction English or Italian

 

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Criminalistics vs Criminology

Criminalistics

Known as the “science of the traces”, it relates to all technical-scientific inspections carried out in the investigative field after a crime or incident has occurred with the purpose of identifying traces and evidence that will be subsequently analysed with specific scientific techniques. Criminalistics is an applied science.

Criminology

The branch of science studying crimes, perpetrators of the crime and their victims, types of criminal behaviours (and subsequent social reaction), different forms of prevention and methods of re-integration of criminal offenders into society and support for victims. Criminology is a social science.

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ACCREDITATION

The European Forensic Institute is a prestigious Higher Education Institution based in Malta with a competitive educational offer in the fields of Forensic Sciences, Criminology, and Investigative Sciences. Our programmes are aligned to the European Qualification Framework, allowing for global recognition to pursue a career and further education in these sectors and are accredited by the Malta Further and Higher Education Authority.

ASSOCIATION AND MEMBERSHIP

All students will be registered as members of the European Association of Crime Analysts.

The Institute

The European Forensic Institute was founded with the first and foremost aim to create a European hub for forensic and investigative sciences, to bring together experts, professionals, and students to collaborate, teach, learn, and innovate in this highly important and pertinent sector.

We do this through our fully accredited learning programmes and Center of Excellence.

The institute is accredited by the Malta Further and Higher Education Authority (MFHEA HEI License number 2018-014) and follows the European Qualification Framework.

Student Life

Learn live from experts and professionals through our online learning platform complete with access to e-libraries and connect directly with your lecturers.

Manage your own academic career and monitor your progress on our student portal.

Study in-person during scheduled laboratory and classroom sessions at the Malta Life Sciences Park or Campus Hub.

Attend online and in-person industry events organised by the institute and collaboration with partner organisations.

The Institute

The European Forensic Institute was founded with the first and foremost aim to create a European hub for forensic and investigative sciences, to bring together experts, professionals, and students to collaborate, teach, learn, and innovate in this highly important and pertinent sector.

We do this through our fully accredited learning programmes and Center of Excellence.

The institute is accredited by the Malta Further and Higher Education Authority (MFHEA HEI License number 2018-014) and follows the European Qualification Framework.

Student Life

Learn live from experts and professionals through our online learning platform complete with access to e-libraries and connect directly with your lecturers.

Manage your own academic career and monitor your progress on our student portal.

Study in-person during scheduled laboratory and classroom sessions at the Malta Life Sciences Park or Campus Hub.

Attend online and in-person industry events organised by the institute and collaboration with partner organisations.