Graduate Certificate in Forensic Anthropology

The University of Western Australia

Overview

Take Forensic Anthropology to the next level with state of the art research and population specific standards for Forensic, DVI and humanitarian investigation of the human skeleton with this Graduate Certificate in Forensic Anthropology programme from The University of Western Australia.

Why study this course?

• Students will develop an in-depth knowledge of the human skeleton 

• Participants will gain a practical understanding of the scientist’s role within the Australian legal system including ethics and research methods in the forensic sciences 

• Students can tailor their educational experience through selection of two core and two optional units (such as medico-legal death investigation, forensic archaeology, and scientific expert testimony)

Career Pathways

• Many students who choose this programme are likely to do so to achieve the necessary osteological/forensic knowledge for relevant PhD study. 

• Others are seeking employment in mainstream forensics. To that end, graduates of this course may find employment opportunities as a forensic scientist generally (or anthropologist specifically) in both the public and private sector, including areas such as the forensic science industry, science-based industries, teaching, government agencies, state and federal police, ASIO, correctional services and community services. 

• Other possible career options include working as a freelance forensic anthropologist, or employment with a private forensic company, a national institution, or the United Nations.