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Master of Forensic Science

Approved Abbreviation: MForSc

Western Sydney University Course Code: 3741.2

AQF Level: 9

Students should follow the course structure for the course version relevant to the year they commenced. This version applies to students whose commencement year for this course is University of Florida, Term 3 2021 or later

Units may be revised or replaced to ensure students are provided with up to date curriculum throughout their studies, and this may result in a new course version. Refer to the Check My Course Progress page in MySR for the most up to date information for your course.

Commencement Year 2017 - 3741.1 Master of Forensic Science

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. The Master of Forensic Science includes two compulsory research units.

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

Study Mode
One and a half years full-time or three years 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.

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 120 credit points including the units listed below.

Students may exit with a Graduate Diploma (80 credit points) or Graduate Certificate (40 credit points) on completion of the relevant units. Refer to links below for structure requirements for these two exit awards.

Graduate Diploma in Forensic Science

Graduate Certificate in Forensic Science

Compulsory Units (30 credit points)

301131

Crime Scene Investigation (PG)

301129

Forensic Research 1

301130

Forensic Research 2

Choose at least 20 credit points from the following

301151

Advanced Criminalistics