Overview
Key Facts and Outcomes
- Our Master of Forensic Science program is designed for those looking for advanced knowledge across a range of forensic disciplines including crime scene investigation, fingerprint detection and identification, forensic chemistry, forensic biology, forensic toxicology, illicit drug analysis, and forensic medicine.
- This Western Sydney University program offers a range of major study areas including toxicology, blood distribution and spatter and pharmaceutical analysis, allowing you to develop broader and more comprehensive skill sets in the field.
- Throughout the program, you will complete two compulsory research projects ensuring that upon graduation you can confidently plan and execute forensic research, based off in depth analysis and investigation. Our students also develop the writing and presentation skills appropriate for international journal publications and conferences.
- On completion of this forensic science program, graduates are well equipped with the knowledge and skills required to work in areas such as forensic laboratories, toxicology and pathology laboratories, drug assessment agencies and customs and border protection.
Programme Structure
Courses Include:
- Advanced Criminalistics
- Biological Agents
- Environmental Forensics
- Explosives
- Fingerprint Detection and Identification
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 18 months
- Part-time
- 36 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Credits
Delivered
Campus Location
- Sydney, Australia
Disciplines
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
- CRICOS Provider No: 00917K
- Assumed Knowledge: Students should have at least 2 unit English, 2 unit science (any science) and 2 unit mathematics at year 12 equivalent.
- Minimum ATAR of 90. Students must maintain a Grade Point Average of (GPA) of 5.0 or above to continue their enrolment in the program. If this GPA is not maintained they will be automatically transferred into the standard program after one warning (one semester of further study).
- Students in other WSU science programs who achieve a GPA of 5.0 or greater at the end of their first year of study may be admitted into the Advanced Medical Science program by invitation if sufficient places are available.
Tuition Fees
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents16608 AUD / year≈ 16608 AUD / year -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents8944 AUD / year≈ 8944 AUD / year
Funding
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Scholarships Information
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Available Scholarships
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