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This degree will prepared to become an in-demand professional in the field of forensic investigation and evidence collection. You will be given a balance of scientific theory and practical experience, as well as access to state-of-the-art teaching labs and facilities, including our Crime Scene House.
Study options
FULL TIME
3 years
PART TIME
6 years
Start times
Autumn
March
(2020)
Available campuses
Study science. Major in discovery
The Bachelor of Science (Forensic Science) produces scientists with a strong background in the biological and chemical sciences. You will gain a solid understanding of forensic science, including methods of forensic analysis, crime scene investigation, forensic photography, forensic investigation, crime and criminal justice, and complex cases. The Crime Scene House gives our students the opportunity to practice realistic crime scene investigation, offering hands-on experience in collecting evidence and conducting investigations. This ensures that our graduates are well prepared for a range of roles including in crime scene management, environmental forensics and forensic chemistry and biology. This degree also allows you to work with students from other disciplines, so you can start building your professional networks even before you graduate.
Recent graduates of our program are currently working for NSW Police, NT Police, Australian Federal Police and the Environmental Protection Agency, along with a number of other government and private agencies.
Course structure
Our course structure is outlined in our handbook. Here you can view all of the units (subjects) you will be studying.
Fees and delivery
Fees: Varies depending on units selected. View available units in our handbook. We have developed a student contribution fee calculator to help you work out what your contribution amount is per unit.
Student contribution calculator [XLS, 133 KB]
Delivery: On campus.
Fees: AUD $29,040*
Delivery: On campus.
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Your career
Graduates of this course can look forward to career opportunities in:
- Australian Federal Police
- Australian Boarder Force
- WorkCover
- Government analytical chemistry labs
- State and Commonwealth health department
- Forensic Consultancy
Your career
Forensic Scientist
As a Forensic Scientist you'll provide impartial scientific evidence for use in courts of law to support the prosecution or defence in criminal and civil investigations. You'll be primarily concerned with searching for and examining contact trace material associated with crimes.
Forensic Drug Analyst
Forensic Drug Analysts study drugs and other toxic substances that may be of interest in crimes. They work in both the field and the laboratory to help identify causes of death and to help prosecute or exonerate suspects in crimes.
Private Investigator
Private Investigators conduct investigations for clients and prepares evidence for court proceedings. Registration or licensing is required.
Environmental Scientist
Environmental Scientists study, develop, implement and advise on policies and plans for managing and protecting the environment, flora, fauna and other natural resources.
Research Scientist
Research Scientists plan and carry out experiments, analyse results and data, present your findings in scientific journals, carry out fieldwork, develop new products or apply new discoveries, test materials and teach and lecture.
Lecturer
University Lecturers and Tutors prepare and deliver lectures and conduct tutorials in one or more subjects within a prescribed course of study at a university and conduct research in a particular field of knowledge.
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Crime scene house
Forensics majors can collect evidence and investigate realistic crime scenes at Western’s world-class training and research facility, Crime Scene House.
Facilities include:
- Imaging lab for recording and analysing images
- Instrumentation lab with a glass analysis system
- Polarisation microscopy systems to examine, for example, hairs and fibres
- Development systems for detecting fingerprints on various surfaces
- Specialised forensic light sources
- Cutting-edge forensic photography technologies
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Study a double degree
A double-degree gives you the ultimate edge. Be at the forefront of your field.
Achieve your unlimited potential.
Other study options
The tuition fees quoted above are the fees for the normal full-time study load of the course (80 credit points) per annum. International students will be subject to a variable fee regime; i.e. enrolled students will be required to pay fees during their course based on the approved fee for each calendar year. Fee changes (if any) will occur at 1 January each calendar year. Students who extend their course past the normal finish date of the course will be required to pay additional fees based on the prevailing fee level. Western Sydney University is a multi-campus institution. The University reserves the right to alter the location of its courses between campuses and other locations as necessary. Students should be aware of the possibility of change of location for the whole or part of courses for which they enrol and should plan for the need to travel between Western Sydney campuses.
