Course

Bachelor of Science (Forensic Science)

Approved Abbreviation: BSc(ForSc)


Western Sydney University Course Code: 3589.6

AQF Level: 7

CRICOS Code: 049084J


Students should follow the course structure for the course version relevant to the year they commenced. This version applies to students whose commencement year in this course was 2015 or later.

Commencement Year 2014 - 3589.5 Bachelor of Science (Forensic Science)

Commencement Year 2012 - 3589.4 Bachelor of Science (Forensic Science)

Commencement Year 2011 - 3589.3 Bachelor of Science (Forensic Science)

Commencement Year 2006 to 2010 - 3589.2 Bachelor of Science (Forensic Science)

Commencement Year 2004, 2005 - 3589.1 Bachelor of Science (Forensic Science)

This is a three year program that produces scientists who have a good background in the biological and chemical sciences, coupled with specialised expertise in forensic science, including methods of forensic analysis, crime scene investigation, forensic photography, forensic investigation, crime and criminal justice and complex case. Students may opt to further specialise in forensic biology, chemistry or microbiology by selecting additional electives or studies in a related or unrelated discipline. 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 chemical 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.

Study Mode
Three years full-time.

Admission

Assumed Knowledge: Students should have successfully completed at least two of the following units: Biology, Chemistry or Mathematics.

Applications from Australian and New Zealand citizens and holders of permanent resident visas must be made via the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC).

Applicants who have undertaken studies overseas may have to provide proof of proficiency in English. Local and International applicants who are applying through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) will find details of minimum English proficiency requirements and acceptable proof on the UAC website. Local applicants applying directly to the University should also use the information provided on the UAC website.

http://www.uac.edu.au/

International applicants must apply directly to Western Sydney University via the International Office.

International students applying to The University through the International Office can find details of minimum English proficiency requirements and acceptable proof on their website.

http://pubsites.uws.edu.au/international/

Overseas qualifications must be deemed by the Australian Education International - National Office of Overseas Skills Recognition (AEI-NOOSR) to be equivalent to Australian qualifications in order to be considered by UAC and Western Sydney University.

Course Structure

Recommended Sequence

Qualification for this award requires the successful completion of 240 credit points which include the units listed in the recommended sequences below.

Note: At least 60 credit points must be at Level 3 or above (one elective must be at least a Level 3 unit)

Year 1

Autumn session

300802Biodiversity
300811Scientific Literacy
300806Forensic Science

Choose one of

300800Essential Chemistry 1
300808Introductory Chemistry

Spring session

300816Cell Biology
300803Essential Chemistry 2
300874Digital Forensic Photography

Choose one of

200263Biometry
300831Quantitative Thinking

Year 2

Autumn session

300843Forensic and Environmental Analysis
300845Genetics
300825Introduction to Anatomy

And one elective

Spring session

300873Crime Scene Investigation
300817Molecular Biology
401171Imaging Science

And one elective

Year 3

Autumn session

300981Environmental Forensic Investigations
300868Forensic Chemistry
300882Forensic Archaeology

From 2016 unit 300882 Forensic Archeology will be replaced with

301120Forensic Anthropology

And one elective unit

Spring session

300911Complex Forensic Studies
401170Forensic Biology

Choose one of

300877Toxicology
101567Evidence, Investigations and Police Intelligence

And one elective

Sub-majors

SM3041Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
SM3044Microbiology
SM3049Immunology and Cell Biology
SM3064Environmental Forensics

Sub-major elective spaces

Elective units may be used toward obtaining an additional approved sub-major (40 credit points).

Search for sub-majors

Western Sydney University offers sub-majors in a range of areas including Sustainability and Indigenous Studies.

Indigenous Australian Studies Sub-major

Indigenous Australian Creative Expressions Sub-major

Indigenous Economics Sub-major

Business Sustainability Sub-major

Students can apply for an elective major or sub-major via MySR.

MyStudentRecords (MySR)



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