Major - Forensic Science
Western Sydney University
Major
Code:
MT3022.1
Related Courses
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2743.12
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Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Laws
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3754.1
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Bachelor of Science
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3754.2
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Bachelor of Science
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3756.1
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Bachelor of Science (Pathway to Teaching Primary/Secondary)
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3756.2
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Bachelor of Science (Pathway to Teaching Primary/Secondary)
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3757.1
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Bachelor of Advanced Science
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3757.2
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Bachelor of Advanced Science
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3764.2
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Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of International Studies
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6043.1
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Diploma in Science/Bachelor of Science
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6043.2
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Diploma in Science/Bachelor of Science
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Available to students in other Western Sydney University Courses :
NO
The Forensic Science Major is combined with the Crime Scene Investigation major, in a Bachelor of Science to provide students specialised expertise in forensic science including methods of forensic analysis, crime scene investigation, forensic photography, forensic investigation, crime and criminal justice and complex cases. Career opportunities include forensic scientists, crime scene investigators, private investigators and consultants, police officers, drug analysts, researchers and academics, and specialised forensic science practitioners. The main employers of forensic scientists are State and Federal police services, State and Commonwealth Government Health Departments and analytical chemistry laboratories. Graduates will be versatile with a wide skills base with (depending on their choice of electives) potential for employment in analytical chemistry and microbiology, quality control and assurance, biochemistry and molecular biology, scientific research, education and the chemical industry.
All students must complete 60 credit points of study at Level 3 to meet course requirements.
Major
Structure
All students must complete 60 credit points of study at Level 3 to meet course requirements.
Bachelor of Science
Qualification for the award of Bachelor of Science with a major in Forensic Science requires the successful completion of 240 credit points as per the recommended sequence below.
Note: This major must be undertaken with M3120 Crime Scene Investigation
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M3120
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Crime Scene Investigation
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Full-time
Year 1
Autumn session
Spring session
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300874
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Digital Forensic Photography
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Year 2
Autumn session
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300843
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Forensic and Environmental Analysis
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And one elective
Spring session
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301126
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Concepts in Human Anatomy
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300873
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Crime Scene Investigation
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Choose one of
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301261
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Complex Case Studies in Science
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301259
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Work Internship for Science Professionals
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And one elective
Year 3
Autumn session
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300981
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Environmental Forensic Investigations
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And one elective
Spring session
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300883
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Laboratory Quality Management
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300911
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Complex Forensic Studies
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And one elective
Bachelor of Science (Pathway to Teaching Primary/Secondary)
Qualification for the Bachelor of Science (Pathway to Teaching Primary/Secondary) with majors in Forensic Science and M3120 Crime Scene Investigation requires the successful completion of 240 credit points as per the recommended sequence for the Bachelor of Science with majors in Forensic Science and M3120 Crime Scene Investigation, given above.
In addition, all students must complete the mandatory 40 credit point sub-major in Education Studies:
SM1100 Education Studies
Students must meet this requirement by choosing the units from SM1100 as electives within their Bachelor of Science program.
Bachelor of Advanced Science
Qualification for the award of Bachelor of Advanced Science with a major in Forensic Science requires the successful completion of 240 credit points as per the recommended sequence below.
Note: This major must be undertaken with M3120 Crime Scene Investigation
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M3120
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Crime Scene Investigation
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Full-time
Year 1
Autumn session
Spring session
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300874
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Digital Forensic Photography
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Year 2
Autumn session
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300843
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Forensic and Environmental Analysis
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300937
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Advanced Science Project A
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Spring session
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301126
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Concepts in Human Anatomy
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300873
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Crime Scene Investigation
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300938
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Advanced Science Project B
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Choose one of
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301261
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Complex Case Studies in Science
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301259
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Work Internship for Science Professionals
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Year 3
Autumn session
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300981
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Environmental Forensic Investigations
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301258
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Advanced Science Research Project C
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Spring session
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300883
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Laboratory Quality Management
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300911
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Complex Forensic Studies
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301258
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Advanced Science Research Project C
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Diploma in Science/Bachelor of Science
Commencing in Term 1
Qualification for this award requires the successful completion of 250 credit points which include the units listed in the recommended sequence below.
Please note that some units are only available for students enrolled in MT3033 and may require completion at Hawkesbury campus
Full-time
Year 1: College Units
Standard 3 term year
Preparatory unit:
And
Eight university level units comprising:
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700122
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Essential Chemistry 2 (WSTC)
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700124
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Scientific Literacy (WSTC)
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700155
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Introductory Chemistry (WSTC)
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700123
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Quantitative Thinking (WSTC)
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700266
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Concepts in Human Anatomy (WSTC)
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300874
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Digital Forensic Photography
|
Year 2
Autumn session
|
300843
|
Forensic and Environmental Analysis
|
And one elective
Spring session
|
300873
|
Crime Scene Investigation
|
Choose one of
|
301259
|
Work Internship for Science Professionals
|
|
301261
|
Complex Case Studies in Science
|
And one elective
Year 3
Autumn session
|
300981
|
Environmental Forensic Investigations
|
Spring session
|
300883
|
Laboratory Quality Management
|
|
300911
|
Complex Forensic Studies
|
And one elective
Diploma in Science/Bachelor of Science
Commencing in Term 2
Qualification for this award requires the successful completion of 250 credit points which include the units listed in the recommended sequence below.
Please note that some units are only available for students enrolled in MT3033 and may require completion at Hawkesbury campus
Full-time
Year 1 and Autumn Year 2:
College units
Standard 3 term year
Preparatory unit:
And
Eight University Level units comprising:
|
700122
|
Essential Chemistry 2 (WSTC)
|
|
700124
|
Scientific Literacy (WSTC)
|
|
700155
|
Introductory Chemistry (WSTC)
|
|
700123
|
Quantitative Thinking (WSTC)
|
|
300874
|
Digital Forensic Photography
|
Year 2
Spring session
|
300873
|
Crime Scene Investigation
|
|
301126
|
Concepts in Human Anatomy
|
Choose one of
|
301259
|
Work Internship for Science Professionals
|
|
301261
|
Complex Case Studies in Science
|
Year 3
Autumn session
|
300843
|
Forensic and Environmental Analysis
|
And one elective
Spring session
|
300883
|
Laboratory Quality Management
|
|
300911
|
Complex Forensic Studies
|
And one elective
Year 4
Autumn session
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300981
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Environmental Forensic Investigations
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And one elective