Forensic Science for Medical Laboratory Science

Forensic Science for Medical Laboratory Science is a specialized program designed to equip learners with the forensic principles and laboratory practices used to support medico-legal investigations. It bridges Medical Laboratory Science training with real-world forensic workflows—showing how biological evidence is recognized, collected, preserved, analyzed, and interpreted to produce accurate, defensible findings. Target audience - Medical Laboratory Science (MLS) students (clinical and pre-clinical levels) - Interns and early-career medical laboratory scientists seeking forensic exposure - University lecturers, clinical instructors, and laboratory trainers strengthening curriculum delivery - Laboratory personnel in teaching hospitals, reference labs, and research labs who support medico-legal or public health investigations - Professionals transitioning into forensic laboratory roles (serology, toxicology support, evidence handling, QA/documentation) Prerequisites (recommended) - Foundational knowledge of human anatomy & physiology and basic pathology - Introductory microbiology and immunology - Basic clinical chemistry/biochemistry concepts - Understanding of laboratory safety, quality management basics, and standard documentation practices - Comfort with basic statistics and result interpretation (helpful for reporting and defensibility) Learners will also cover chain of custody, quality assurance, documentation standards, ethics, and professional responsibilities, with applied examples that strengthen investigative thinking and evidence-based reporting in forensic contexts.