Graduate Diploma in Forensic Science

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  This course is tailored for professional scientists seeking to enhance their forensic science expertise and leadership abilities for career progression. Opt for this course to deepen your understanding of forensic science and acquire vital management skills. Its uniqueness lies in integration of practical forensic disciplines with essential professional competencies such as project management and ethical practices.

  You will gain a comprehensive skill set, including advanced scientific communication, critical thinking, and the ability to manage complex projects. The learning experience combines theoretical knowledge with hands-on practice and case studies to prepare you for your forensic science future.

  Teaching methods are interactive and applied, ensuring you engage with contemporary forensic techniques and technologies, preparing you for roles in law enforcement, national security, and private sector investigations.

  This course is designed to build students' knowledge and practice of forensic science alongside developing science management and leadership skills. The course contains compulsory core and elective practice-focused forensic science subjects across a range of disciplines from the crime scene to the laboratory. Professional subjects covering a range of skills crucial to all professional scientists – such as project and laboratory management, advanced scientific communication, ethics, innovation and science business models – complete the course. Students also have the option of undertaking a short research internship, subject to approval by the faculty.

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  Thsi course is offered on a one-year, full-time or two-year, part-time basis.

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  To be eligible for admission to this course, applicants must meet the following criteria.

  Applicants must have the following:

  • Completed Australian bachelor's degree or higher qualification, or overseas equivalent, in chemical sciences, biochemistry and cell biology, human biology, forensic science, or medical science

  Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.

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  2025 Indicative tuition fees for domestic students

  As a postgraduate student, you'll be responsible for covering your own tuition fees.

  2025 Tuition Fee

  • Indicative first-year tuition fee:  $33,640.00
  • Indicative total tuition fee:  $33,640.00

  You can choose to pay your fees upfront per session, or if you’re eligible, you can defer them using a government FEE-HELP loan. This loan helps you cover all or part of your tuition fees. Keep in mind that applications for this loan are specific to each course.

  Additional Costs 

  Your tuition fees do not include:

  • The Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF), which supports student services and activities. If eligible, you can defer this fee using SA-HELP.
  • Textbooks, materials, and other course-related costs.
  • Any applicable payment processing fees (e.g., credit card surcharges).

  Important Information 

  • Fees are shown in Australian Dollars (AUD).
  • The indicative tuition fees above are based on full-time study (1 year = 48 credit points).
  • Your actual fees depend on the year you enrol, your study load and the subjects you choose. Some subjects fall into different student contribution bands.
  • You can calculate your student contribution based on the amounts listed in the student contribution table

  Alumni Advantage Program 

  As a UTS graduate, you can enjoy a 10% discount on your course fees. Just apply for the course you're interested in, and if you're accepted, the discount will automatically be applied to your enrolment invoice. Learn more about the Alumni Advantage Program. 

  If you have any questions about course fees, please feel free to make an enquiry.
 

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  Students who complete the Graduate Diploma in Forensic Science can transfer into the Master of Forensic Science (C04391), or Master of Forensic Science (Extension) (C04392) and receive recognition of prior learning for the completed course.