Overview

Build your expertise in specimen preparation, sources of contamination, quality assurance, statistical interpretation and the admissibility of evidence as you learn to prepare and deliver courtroom testimony.

You'll also get to reconstruct crime scenes as you learn to collect, process and interpret biological, chemical and physical evidence giving you the skills to translate theory into practice.

Your future career

You’ll graduate the Forensic Science (Professional Practice) course at Murdoch University with the specialised skills you need to work with the police, national security and defence or other investigative authorities. Careers could include:

Crime scene or forensic investigator

Forensic biologist

Forensic chemist for police, fire and emergency services

Forensic analyst

Forensic researcher (universities or government organisations)

You could also find work in pathology laboratories (such as toxicology, molecular diagnostics or paternity testing) or set up your own private consultancy.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Fingerprint Analysis

Forensic Genetics

Chemical Criminalistics

Advanced Research Methods for Scientists

Forensic Death and Homicide Investigation

Crime Scene to Courtroom

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 18 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-02-22 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-07-26 00:00:00

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Language

English

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50

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IELTS

6

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Credits

36 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Perth, Australia

Disciplines

Forensic Science View 21 other Masters in Forensic Science in Australia

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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

Duolingo English Test

115

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TOEFL^® IBT

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60

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50

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS code 089467G

University level (AQF Level 7) qualification in Biological Sciences, Chemical Sciences, “Other Natural and Physical Sciences” or relevant Health related fields (Medical, Veterinary or Dental Studies, Nursing, Pharmacy or “Other Health”).

Majors in Criminology will be considered if they contain units in a Biological or Chemical Science (i.e. Crime Science) at the discretion of the Academic Chair.

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Tuition Fees

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15600 AUD / year

≈ 15600 AUD / year

Living costs

Perth

Australia

1328 - 2367 AUD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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