In-person Programme

    The Young Forensic Scientist Summer Experience

    by InvestIN

    Are you an aspiring forensic scientist?

    Last verified: 3 Mar 2026Reviewed by:Succeed Editorial
    The Young Forensic Scientist Summer Experience

    Key facts

    Current status

    Upcoming

    Eligibility

    Ages 15–18

    Age range / Year group

    Ages 15–18

    Location / Region

    London

    Cost

    From £6,425

    Duration

    2 weeks

    Format

    In person

    Next deadline

    Not announced · Next cycle not announced

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    Accommodation: University hall of residence

    Meals: Breakfast and dinner at the accommodation canteen.

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    TL;DR

    Are you an aspiring forensic scientist? Join our 2026 forensics summer school in London, designed for students aged 15-18. Over the course of two weeks, students will get to step into the shoes of a forensic scientist working in London, through a range of immersive career simulations and exclusive professional site visits. Capture evidence at a simulated crime scene, perform fingerprint and blood spatter analysis, and extract DNA in a state-of-the-art laboratory. Plus, gain a qualification in work experience to boost university applications!

    What is The Young Forensic Scientist Summer Experience?

    Are you an aspiring forensic scientist? Join our 2026 forensics summer school in London, designed for students aged 15-18. Over the course of two weeks, students will get to step into the shoes of a forensic scientist working in London, through a range of immersive career simulations and exclusive professional site visits. Capture evidence at a simulated crime scene, perform fingerprint and blood spatter analysis, and extract DNA in a state-of-the-art laboratory. Plus, gain a qualification in work experience to boost university applications!

    What you actually do

    Immersive career simulations and professional site visits in London, including simulated crime-scene evidence recovery, fingerprint analysis, blood spatter analysis, DNA extraction in a laboratory, and a live expert witness testimony in court with professional feedback.

    Step-by-step process

    1. 1

      Sketch, package and recover key pieces of evidence at a simulated crime scene

    2. 2

      Perform fingerprint and blood spatter analysis

    3. 3

      Write and deliver an expert witness testimony live in court and receive feedback

    4. 4

      Take part in a DNA extraction exercise in a laboratory

    5. 5

      Work alongside cybersecurity experts to unlock secrets from the dark web

    Key dates and deadlines

    Eligibility and requirements

    • Aged 15-18

    • Minimum English language requirement of B2 (upper-intermediate, CEFR)

    Cost, funding, and what's included

    Entry cost

    From £6,425

    What's included

    Tuition Fees (Residential):: 6425

    How to apply

    1. 1

      Click “Apply Now” to book your place.

    Daily schedule overview

    A typical day during the programme.

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