Course

Graduate Certificate in Forensic Science

Approved Abbreviation: GradCertForSc

Western Sydney University Course Code: 3743.1

AQF Level: 8

The course is designed for applicants who need advanced level 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. The fully-online nature of the units and the flexibility available with unit selection means that the course can be adapted to suit applicants working or intending to work in areas that include forensic science laboratories, toxicology and pathology laboratories, drug assessment agencies, customs and border protection, law enforcement, and areas related to national security.

• This course is part of a collaborative education partnership with the University of Florida

Study Mode
Six months full-time or one year part-time.

Admission

Applicants must have successfully completed an undergraduate degree in natural or physical sciences.

It is recommended that applicants have completed chemistry and biology units in their undergraduate degree.

Three years full-time equivalent work experience in a forensic science or military forensic exploitation environment.

Applicants seeking admission on the basis of work experience must support their application with a Statement of Service for all work experience listed on the application.

Statement of Service

Applications from Australian and New Zealand citizens and holders of permanent resident visas must be made via the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC). Use the links below to apply via UAC or Western Sydney University. Applications made directly to Western Sydney do not have an application fee.

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/

https://westernsydney.uac.edu.au/ws/

Course Structure

Qualification for this award requires the successful completion of 40 credit points including the units listed below.

Choose at least 10 credit points from the following

301131

Crime Scene Investigation (PG)

301132

Fingerprint Detection and Identification

301129

Forensic Research 1

301130