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AQF Level 7Domestic students onlyNatural and physical sciences

Bachelor of Science (Forensic and Analytical Science) pathway to Honours

  • 4 years full-time / Part-time available

Flinders University in SA offers Bachelor of Science (Forensic and Analytical Science) pathway to Honours, a AQF Level 7 program. The program runs for 4 years full-time / Part-time available, with domestic fees from $0. Government subsidised places may be available.

Flinders University

Tier 2

University · SA

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Domestic fee · Full qualification

$0Commonwealth supported
  • Government Funding
  • HECS-HELP
Duration
4 years full-time / Part-time available
ATAR requirement
80.5

HECS-HELP

This is a Commonwealth Supported Place — the government pays part of your tuition directly, and HECS-HELP lets you defer your remaining student contribution as an income-contingent loan. Available to eligible domestic students only. Confirm your CSP status with the provider.

Government funding

  • HECS-HELP

    Commonwealth Supported Place — defer your student contribution through HECS-HELP.

    $8,301

Estimated out-of-pocket

After applicable subsidies

$0

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About this qualification

Here is what the Bachelor of Science (Forensic and Analytical Science) pathway to Honours qualification offered by Flinders University covers and who it is designed for.

Step into the world of crime-solving science and uncover the truth through evidence. The Bachelor of Science (Forensic and Analytical Science) pathway to Honours degree blends forensic science with analytical chemistry, giving you the skills to investigate crime scenes, analyse substances Interpret complex data. You will study biology, chemistry, and forensic techniques, and gain hands-on experience in labs and simulated crime scenes. Whether you're drawn to justice, science, or both, this degree prepares you to make a real impact in forensic and analytical fields. Students completing this degree will have the opportunity to undertake a one year honours degree in the fourth year.

On completion of the Bachelor of Science (Forensic and Analytical Science) pathway to Honours degree, students will be able to demonstrate knowledge of and critically apply the theories, subject content, professional methodologies and research procedures relevant to the discipline of forensic and analytical science and work independently in a chemistry or molecular biology laboratory using appropriate techniques and instrumentation. Students will be able to analyse and critically evaluate ideas/information/data and apply relevant scientific principles to solve problems and understand the ethical issues in science with specific reference to legal and forensic issues.

Your career

Graduates of the Bachelor of Science (Forensic and Analytical Science) are prepared for careers where science meets justice. You could work in:

  • Forensic laboratories, specialising in DNA analysis, toxicology, or trace evidence

  • Illicit drug testing and chemical analysis, supporting law enforcement or customs

  • Environmental or pharmaceutical laboratories, ensuring safety and regulatory compliance

  • Government agencies, including police, health departments, and regulatory bodies

  • Private forensic consulting or scientific research roles

Potential job titles include forensic chemist, forensic biologist, analytical scientist, or laboratory technician.