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Major in Chemistry

Study Forensic Science

With the world-class UTS Bachelor of Forensic Science majoring in Chemistry, you'll have everything you need to launch a thrilling, meaningful future, where you'll deploy your advanced scientific skills to analyse and process chemical [SC1] traces to assist in the investigation of crime and better understanding of the criminal phenomena. 

Going beyond the basics, you'll establish sophisticated capabilities in a range of cutting-edge areas, from organic and analytical chemistry to forensic toxicology and chemical criminalistics. Plus, with hands-on experience with UTS' leading crime scene laboratories and access to the latest investigation technologies, you'll graduate fully prepared to take your place at the forefront of the fascinating field of forensic chemistry.

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
  • 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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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 of Forensic Science

Find out more

Keep exploring Forensic Science or visit the handbook for detailed information about this major.

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