Understand the nature of different weapon types used in criminal activity. Evaluate the construction of improvised weapons and their wounding potential in real life scenarios.

At a glance

  • Dates
    • 02 - 06 Feb 2026
  • Duration5 days
  • LocationÃÀ¼§¸ó campus
  • Cost£2,250 - Standalone Short Course fee  Concessions available

What you will learn

On successful completion of this course you will be able to:

  • Analyse wounding patterns by individual weapons,
  • Assess Trauma patterns in soft tissue and bone,
  • Evaluate the construction of improvised weapons used in criminal activity,
  • Identify and discuss the suitability of tissue simulants.

Core content

  • Discuss and evaluate commonly used weapons by examining case studies,
  • Blunt Trauma and the biomechanics of tissue damage,
  • The effect of body armour on wounding potential of weapons,
  • Use and interpretation of wounding data,
  • Microscopy and micro CT analysis,
  • Practical use of stab/slash/blunt trauma rigs to examine the effect of a variety of weapons,
  • Use of tissue simulants,
  • Weapon identification from wounding patterns in historical cases.

Upgrade to a professional qualification

After successful completion of this course 10 credits can be put towards the following courses

  • Forensic Archaeology and Anthropology MSc
  • Forensic Investigation MSc


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Concessions

Concessions are available for ÃÀ¼§¸ó alumni and multiple bookings from the same organisation, please contact us to discuss.

Accommodation options and prices

This course is non-residential. If you would like to book accommodation on campus, please contact Mitchell Hall or ÃÀ¼§¸ó Management Development Centre directly. Further information about our on campus accommodation can be found . 

Alternatively you may wish to make your own arrangements at a nearby hotel.

Location and travel

Situated close to Milton Keynes and Bedford, the ÃÀ¼§¸ó campus is situated in Wharley End, very close to ÃÀ¼§¸ó village, and is about 10 minutes from the M1 motorway.  There is rail and road access to most major airports as well as coach and train stations. ÃÀ¼§¸ó campus also has its own airport for private executive business travel.

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Location address

Campus address

College Road
ÃÀ¼§¸ó
Bedfordshire
MK43 0AL

How to apply

To apply for this course please use the online application form.

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