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AQF Level 7Domestic students onlyNatural and physical sciences

Bachelor of Science (Forensic Science)

  • 3 years full-time / 6.0 years part-time

Western Sydney University in NSW offers Bachelor of Science (Forensic Science), a AQF Level 7 program. The program runs for 3 years full-time / 6.0 years part-time, with domestic fees from $0. Government subsidised places may be available.

Western Sydney University

Tier 2

University · NSW

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Domestic fee · Full qualification

$0Commonwealth supported
  • Government Funding
  • HECS-HELP
Duration
3 years full-time / 6.0 years part-time
ATAR requirement
No ATAR — entry by application

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

Fees and funding are indicative only. Contact the provider to confirm your eligibility and final costs.

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About this qualification

Here is what the Bachelor of Science (Forensic Science) qualification offered by Western Sydney University covers and who it is designed for.

The Bachelor of Science (Forensic Science) is recognised for producing graduates with industry-ready knowledge and skills across many disciplines of forensic science. This three-year degree covers the entire forensic investigative process, from crime scene examination and collection of physical, biological Chemical evidence to the analysis and interpretation of this evidence and the presentation of evidence in court. You will gain skills and a strong foundation in the forensic sciences, which allows you to be employed in a wide range of scientific areas and organisations.

The program provides a holistic approach to the forensic sciences where you develop in-depth knowledge of and learn all aspects of forensic investigations, including crime scene investigation, forensic biology, forensic chemistry, forensic photography, forensic anthropology and many other specialisations in forensic science. Crime scene investigation skills are featured in many subjects throughout the program, providing students with strong graduate attributes in this area of the forensic sciences.

You will receive extensive training in the university’s state-of-the-art Crime Scene Investigation Training and Research Facility. Besides common indoor scenes, the facility includes a vehicle examination area, a warehouse scene, a burn room for fire investigation, a purpose-built clandestine laboratory and outdoor scenes, including realistic clandestine graves. This broad range of facilities permits activities across a range of crime scene simulation scenarios, including break and enters, stolen motor vehicles, robbery and assault, as well as specialist crime scene scenarios such as homicide/deceased investigations, clandestine graves, arson, clandestine laboratories and environmental incidents. You will also gain experience in a range of specialised practices such as bloodstain pattern analysis The recovery of fingerprints, DNA and physical evidence from crime scene scenarios.

 You will have the option to select a second elected major (with academic advising) or subjects to get a better understanding of another science or non-science field(s).