Study Forensic Science
With the world-class UTS Bachelor of Forensic Science majoring in Biology, you'll deploy your advanced scientific skills to analyse and process biological traces to assist in the investigation of crime and better understanding of the criminal phenomena.
You'll develop advanced capacities in areas like molecular biology, DNA profiling and advanced genotyping technologies and get hands-on experience with crime scene, laboratory, courtroom and intelligence processes. With the specialised skills to identify and interpret biological traces like blood, saliva, hair and more, you'll be ready to deploy your scientific competencies on the front line of this critical profession.
Part of the UTS Faculty of Science.
Key features
- Forensic Science
- Analytical chemistry
- Organic Chemistry
- Chemical Criminalistics
- Crime Scene Investigation
- Forensic toxicology
- Advanced problem solving and Critical Thinking
- Data analysis and interpretation
Why study Science and Mathematics at UTS?
With a science and maths degree at UTS, you'll learn how to answer the big questions of tomorrow and make a positive social impact. We offer practical, relevant and innovative programs that enable you to work across multiple fields.
Study in world-class facilities, including Australia's first Super Lab, and look for trace in our forensic crime scene labs or explore speciality maths, computing, and quantum physics facilities stocked with the latest industry equipment.
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of our Physical Sciences, Environmental Sciences, Chemistry and Genetics research is ranked at or above world standard.
2018 Excellence in Research for Australia evaluation
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payments 233,600 increase in jobs
Professional, Scientific and Technical Services is Australia's second-largest growth industry.
Jobs and Skills Employment Projections May 2023 to May 2033
Your future career
With this degree, you'll have the advanced knowledge of forensic chemistry required to kick-start a rewarding, fascinating career in this critical field. With extensive practical experience, you'll have the skills and expertise required to enter forensic science laboratories to assist in the investigation of crime. You can expect to be prepared for a career working in areas such as state and federal policing and criminal justice, government and scientific research organisations (CSIRO, ANSTO, customs and immigration) or purse higher learning through a postgraduate degree.
With this, you'll have everything you need to take on a variety of exciting roles in forensics and professional science.
“The Bachelor of Forensic Science is a very hands-on degree. It includes a lot of practicals in labs and crime scenes. When I finish my studies I will apply for jobs that focus on forensic science or chemistry.”
Sophie Torrens
Bachelor Forensic Science
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Bachelor of Forensic Science
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3 years full time 6 years part time
Master of Philosophy in Forensic Science
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2 years full time
Bachelor of Forensic Science (Honours)
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1 year full time
Bachelor of Forensic Science Bachelor of Laws (Honours)
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5 years full time
Bachelor of Forensic Science
location_on
City campus
schedule
3 years full time 6 years part time
Master of Philosophy in Forensic Science
location_on
City campus
schedule
2 years full time
Bachelor of Forensic Science (Honours)
location_on
City campus
schedule
1 year full time
Bachelor of Forensic Science Bachelor of Laws (Honours)
location_on
City campus
schedule
5 years full time