Key Program - Forensic Science
Western Sydney University
Key Program
Code:
KT3110.1
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.
Key Program
Structure
Students completing the Bachelor of Science (Advanced Science) (Forensic Science) will complete the following course structure.
Year 1
Autumn session
Spring session
Choose one of
Choose one of
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101567
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Evidence, Investigations and Police Intelligence
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101568
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Legislation, Courts and Policing
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Year 2
Autumn session
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300937
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Advanced Science Project A
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300843
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Forensic and Environmental Analysis
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300874
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Digital Forensic Photography
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Spring session
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300938
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Advanced Science Project B
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300873
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Crime Scene Investigation
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300864
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Imaging Science & Photographic Evidence
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Year 3
Autumn session
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300910
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Advanced Science Project C
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300981
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Environmental Forensic Investigations
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Spring session
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300924
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Science Research Project
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(Capstone unit)
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300911
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Complex Forensic Studies
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