Bachelor of Forensic Science

As the first forensic science degree in Australia, the world-class UTS Bachelor of Forensic Science is recognised for producing future leaders in this compelling field of practice. More than just a theoretical science degree, this course delivers a comprehensive learning experience at the intersection of STEM, information technology, law, criminology and social impact coupled with specialist expertise in a choice of four in-demand forensic science disciplines: biology, chemistry, crime scene investigation, and digital forensic science.

Why UTS Science?

As one of Australia’s leading university science faculties, UTS Science is committed to scientific advancement that creates a more sustainable world. Our students join a university that delivers global impact in STEM education and research and a faculty that produces scientists with the power to transform the profession.

Course features

  • Students complete a series of common core subjects that underpin all undergraduate UTS Science degrees. Data, Design and Decisions and Scientific Perspectives for Global Issues are designed to equip students with a toolkit of technical and workplace skills, preparing them to thrive both at and after uni.
  • Choice of major:
  • In every major, students complete core forensic science subjects that prepare them to engage with crime scene, laboratory, courtroom and intelligence processes. Students then build specialist skills with a major in one of the following four disciplines:
    • Biology: The Biology major is focused on biological traces – blood, saliva, hair, bones, insects and animal/human remains – and what they reveal about the crime scenes at which they’re found. Learning includes everything from human anatomy and molecular biology to genetics, DNA profiling and biological criminalistics, among others, and students gain broad expertise that sits at the intersection of scientific theory and forensic practice. They also learn a range of techniques and methodologies to analyse and process biological traces, preparing them to deliver meaningful insights within and beyond the criminal investigation process.
    • Chemistry: This major combines scientific theory with hands-on forensic science application. With subjects spanning organic and analytical chemistry, forensic toxicology and chemical criminalistics, students learn to analyse and process chemical and non-biological traces found at crime scenes using a range of analytical and chemical techniques.
    • Crime Scene Investigation: This major prepares students to access and examine crime scenes and collect, record and analyse traces such as fingermarks, blood stain patterns, and shoe and tyre impressions. Curriculum combines specialist subjects in advanced forensic imaging and homicide/human remains investigation, among others, with theoretical learning in chemistry, microbiology, human anatomy, cell biology and more. Students learn to use contemporary CSI technologies, apply theory to practice in UTS’s crime scene simulation facilities, and emerge ready to pursue a career in the criminal justice sector and beyond.
    • Digital Forensic Science: As the world moves increasingly online, digital crimes like identity and financial theft, cyberattacks, fraud and extortion are on the rise – which means that skilled digital forensic specialists are more in demand than ever. The first of its kind in Australia, this major prepares students to collect, analyse and report data and digital information related to cyber-crime. Learning combines the study of hands-on forensic science with specialist subjects in cryptography, programming, web systems and data analytics, among others. Students learn to identify and make sense of digital traces in common online environments like social media and online banking and gain the skills to recover stolen or damaged data that could provide crucial insights into criminal activity.
  • Research subject: In the final year of study, students produce an original piece of research that responds to a real-world forensic science challenge. This subject equips students with practical research skills that are highly regarded by industry and can also provide a launching pad into an honours or master’s degree.
  • Free electives: Students can customise the degree to suit their personal or career aspirations. They can enrol in an international exchange, pursue a professional internship, or tailor their studies with a choice of subjects from any UTS faculty.

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Course aims

Taught by the leaders in forensic science

Work alongside leading academics and practitioners in the internationally acclaimed UTS Centre for Forensic Science, known for innovation in fingermarks, DNA and forensic intelligence research, among others. Students also benefit from regular engagement with industry, including via guest lectures, co-designed subjects and opportunities for internship placements, ensuring that the learning keeps pace with the contemporary forensic science field.

Purpose-built facilities for hands-on learning

As a university of technology, UTS is known for its commitment to practice-based teaching and the integration of new technologies into course design and development. Students study in the world-class Hive Superlab and UTS Science Superlab, two tech-driven learning environments that support simultaneous teaching of multiple classes in a single collaborative space. They also have access to the faculty’s high-tech Crime Scene Simulation Labs where investigating crime is all in a day’s work.

Innovation and Transdisciplinary program

Transdisciplinary Electives at UTS Employers tell us the skills our graduates acquire from undertaking a Transdisciplinary Elective sets them apart from the crowd. That’s why we have embedded this program into every undergraduate degree. All you need to do is choose the Elective that inspires you the most. Transdisciplinary Electives integrate knowledge from multiple disciplines, allowing you to approach complex problems from a range of perspectives. By combining methods and insights from various disciplines, transdisciplinary learning often leads to breakthrough ideas and creative innovations that may not be possible within the confines of a single discipline. If you find yourself rapt by the world of innovation – you can pair your core degree with a Diploma in Innovation, graduating with two qualifications in the same timeframe. In both instances, you’ll work on a real-world challenge presented by an industry partner organisation – partners who often create career pathways for our graduates. * Excludes students concurrently enrolled in the Bachelor of Creative Intelligence and Innovation.

[Dr Chadwick talking to camera]

[music playing]

My name is Dr Scott Chadwick and I’m a lecturer here at UTS and I lecture in first year chemistry and forensic science.

[student in laboratory looking into microscope, students examining fingerprint on computer screen, Dr Chadwick talking to class in laboratory setting, working with students]

I studied the Bachelor of Forensic Science way back in 2006 and from there I did my honours degree and then I continued on to my PhD here at UTS. During that time I was able to get involved in some teaching of some undergraduate subjects and from there I really enjoyed the teaching side of things as well as the research.

[chemistry trolley with various liquids being wheeled into lass, Dr Chadwick addressing the class, students conducting experiments in groups]

The most rewarding part of my job is really being able to interact with the students and see them grow as learners in the field of forensic science. So the best advice that I could give the students is to be open to all the different opportunities available here at UTS

[shot of crime scene tape, students conducting practice investigation]

So while you may start off wanting to go into a particular area or career, really opening up to new adventures and new experiences is what UTS offers their students

[Shot of UTS Tower building, Dr Chadwick in lab, Dr Chadwick talking to camera]

I’ve been here for 11 years, both as a student and a staff member. UTS is really a part of who I am, it’s a part of my DNA.

Study plan

Typical course programs are shown below.

First year

Autumn session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Chemistry 1 65111 6
Principles of Forensic Science 65242 6
Scientific Perspectives for Global Issues 60006 6
Design, Data, and Decisions 33116 6
Spring session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Chemistry 2 65212 6
Cell Biology and Genetics 91161 6
Human Anatomy and Physiology 91400 6
Forensic Imaging 65312 6

Second year

Autumn session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Crime Scene Investigation 65342 6
General Microbiology 91314 6
Criminalistics 65316 6
Metabolic Biochemistry 91320 6
Spring session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Molecular Biology 91132 6
DNA Profiling 91137 6
Forensic Statistics 35255 6
Transdisciplinary Electives cbk92069 6

Third year

Autumn session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Biological Criminalistics 65319 6
Select 18 credit points from the following: 18
Electives (Science UG) cbk92300 24
Spring session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Forensic Intelligence 65313 6
Complex Cases 65314 6
Forensic Research Project 65315 6
Forensic Genotyping Technologies 65318 6

Honours

The Bachelor of Forensic Science (Honours) (C09100) is available to eligible students with an additional one year of full-time study.

First year

Spring session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Chemistry 1 65111 6
Principles of Forensic Science 65242 6
Cell Biology and Genetics 91161 6
Forensic Imaging 65312 6

Second year

January Session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Chemistry 2 65212 6
Autumn session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Crime Scene Investigation 65342 6
General Microbiology 91314 6
Scientific Perspectives for Global Issues 60006 6
Design, Data, and Decisions 33116 6
Spring session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Forensic Statistics 35255 6
Molecular Biology 91132 6
DNA Profiling 91137 6
Transdisciplinary Electives cbk92069 6

Third year

Autumn session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Metabolic Biochemistry 91320 6
Criminalistics 65316 6
Biological Criminalistics 65319 6
Spring session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Forensic Intelligence 65313 6
Complex Cases 65314 6
Human Anatomy and Physiology 91400 6
Forensic Genotyping Technologies 65318 6

Fourth year

Autumn session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Forensic Research Project 65315 6
Select 18 credit points from the following: 18
Electives (Science UG) cbk92300 24

First year

Autumn session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Chemistry 1 65111 6
Principles of Forensic Science 65242 6
Scientific Perspectives for Global Issues 60006 6
Design, Data, and Decisions 33116 6
Spring session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Chemistry 2 65212 6
Cell Biology and Genetics 91161 6
Human Anatomy and Physiology 91400 6
Forensic Imaging 65312 6

Second year

Autumn session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Crime Scene Investigation 65342 6
Organic Chemistry 1 65202 6
Analytical Chemistry 1 65306 6
Criminalistics 65316 6
Spring session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Analytical Chemistry 2 65409 6
Organic Chemistry 2 65508 6
Chemical Criminalistics 65544 6
Transdisciplinary Electives cbk92069 6

Third year

Autumn session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Forensic Toxicology 65545 6
Select 18 credit points from the following: 18
Electives (Science UG) cbk92300 24
Spring session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Forensic Intelligence 65313 6
Complex Cases 65314 6
Forensic Research Project 65315 6
Forensic Statistics 35255 6

First year

Spring session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Chemistry 1 65111 6
Principles of Forensic Science 65242 6
Scientific Perspectives for Global Issues 60006 6
Forensic Imaging 65312 6

Second year

January Session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Chemistry 2 65212 6
Autumn session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Organic Chemistry 1 65202 6
Crime Scene Investigation 65342 6
Criminalistics 65316 6
Analytical Chemistry 1 65306 6
Spring session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Forensic Statistics 35255 6
Organic Chemistry 2 65508 6
Analytical Chemistry 2 65409 6
Transdisciplinary Electives cbk92069 6

Third year

Autumn session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Design, Data, and Decisions 33116 6
Cell Biology and Genetics 91161 6
Forensic Toxicology 65545 6
Forensic Research Project 65315 6
Spring session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Forensic Intelligence 65313 6
Complex Cases 65314 6
Human Anatomy and Physiology 91400 6
Chemical Criminalistics 65544 6

Fourth year

Autumn session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Select 18 credit points from the following: 18
Electives (Science UG) cbk92300 24

First year

Autumn session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Chemistry 1 65111 6
Principles of Forensic Science 65242 6
Scientific Perspectives for Global Issues 60006 6
Design, Data, and Decisions 33116 6
Spring session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Chemistry 2 65212 6
Cell Biology and Genetics 91161 6
Human Anatomy and Physiology 91400 6
Forensic Imaging 65312 6

Second year

Autumn session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Crime Scene Investigation 65342 6
Criminalistics 65316 6
Analytical Chemistry 1 65306 6
Transdisciplinary Electives cbk92069 6
Spring session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Homicide and Human Remains Investigation 65321 6
Major Scene Investigation 65322 6
Analytical Chemistry 2 65409 6
Forensic Statistics 35255 6

Third year

Autumn session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
General Microbiology 91314 6
Select 18 credit points from the following: 18
Electives (Science UG) cbk92300 24
Spring session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Forensic Intelligence 65313 6
Complex Cases 65314 6
Forensic Research Project 65315 6
Advanced Imaging and Specialist Recovery 65323 6

First year

Spring session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Chemistry 1 65111 6
Principles of Forensic Science 65242 6
Scientific Perspectives for Global Issues 60006 6
Forensic Imaging 65312 6

Second year

January Session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Chemistry 2 65212 6
Autumn session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Crime Scene Investigation 65342 6
Criminalistics 65316 6
Analytical Chemistry 1 65306 6
Cell Biology and Genetics 91161 6
Spring session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Major Scene Investigation 65322 6
Analytical Chemistry 2 65409 6
Homicide and Human Remains Investigation 65321 6
Forensic Statistics 35255 6

Third year

Autumn session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Design, Data, and Decisions 33116 6
General Microbiology 91314 6
Transdisciplinary Electives cbk92069 6
Forensic Research Project 65315 6
Spring session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Forensic Intelligence 65313 6
Complex Cases 65314 6
Human Anatomy and Physiology 91400 6
Advanced Imaging and Specialist Recovery 65323 6

Fourth year

Autumn session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Select 18 credit points from the following: 18
Electives (Science UG) cbk92300 24

First year

Autumn session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Web Systems 31268 6
Principles of Forensic Science 65242 6
Network Fundamentals 41092 6
Scientific Perspectives for Global Issues 60006 6
Spring session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Programming Fundamentals 48023 6
Introduction to Data Analytics 31250 6
Cybersecurity 48730 6
Forensic Imaging 65312 6

Second year

Autumn session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Crime Scene Investigation 65342 6
Cryptography 41900 6
Criminalistics 65316 6
Digital Trace and Identity 65325 6
Spring session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Digital Forensics 48436 6
Digital and Cyber Crime 65326 6
Forensic Statistics 35255 6
Transdisciplinary Electives cbk92069 6

Third year

Autumn session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Design, Data, and Decisions 33116 6
Select 18 credit points from the following: 18
Electives (Science UG) cbk92300 24
Spring session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Forensic Intelligence 65313 6
Complex Cases 65314 6
Forensic Research Project 65315 6
Web Monitoring and Investigations 65327 6

First year

Spring session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Web Systems 31268 6
Principles of Forensic Science 65242 6
Network Fundamentals 41092 6
Forensic Imaging 65312 6

Second year

Autumn session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Digital Trace and Identity 65325 6
Scientific Perspectives for Global Issues 60006 6
Criminalistics 65316 6
Cybersecurity 48730 6
Spring session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Forensic Statistics 35255 6
Digital and Cyber Crime 65326 6
Digital Forensics 48436 6
Transdisciplinary Electives cbk92069 6

Third year

Autumn session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Programming Fundamentals 48023 6
Introduction to Data Analytics 31250 6
Design, Data, and Decisions 33116 6
Crime Scene Investigation 65342 6
Spring session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Forensic Research Project 65315 6
Web Monitoring and Investigations 65327 6
Forensic Intelligence 65313 6
Complex Cases 65314 6

Fourth year

Autumn session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Cryptography 41900 6
Select 18 credit points from the following: 18
Electives (Science UG) cbk92300 24

Course fees

For relevant fee information, please choose from the following:

Local student

All students at UTS pay tuition fees to contribute towards the cost of their studies.

In 2024 all offers made to domestic undergraduate students will be for Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP), which means that the Australian government makes a substantial contribution towards the cost of your education, and you pay the balance through student contributions.

The amount you pay depends on your area of study and the number of credit points (cp) in which you enrol. At UTS 48 credit points is considered to be one Equivalent Full Time Study Load (EFTSL).

The table to the right shows the amount a student can expect to pay for one year of full-time study (1.0 EFTSL).

Students can choose to pay their student contribution upfront, or if eligible, can defer their fees through HECS-HELP.

In addition to tuition fees, students are required to pay a Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF). The purchase of textbooks and other course materials may also result in additional cost.

You can calculate your student contribution as a percentage of the amounts shown on the table. Fee rates are divided into four bands covering broad discipline areas.  It is important to note that a particular subject within a course may fall within a different band.

For example, if you are enrolled in a 6-credit point Architecture subject, your contribution would be 6/48 x $9,314 = $1,164.

Student contribution amounts for 2025 commencing students

2025 student contribution - Area of StudyAmount for 48 cp
Law, Accounting, Administration, Economics, Commerce, Communications and Society and Culture$16,992
Medicine, Dentistry and Veterinary Science$13,241
Allied Health, Other Health, Built Environment, Computing, Visual & Performing Arts, Professional Pathway Psychology, Professional Pathway Social Work, Engineering, Surveying, Environmental Studies, Science and Pathology$9,314
Education, Postgraduate Clinical Psychology, English, Mathematics, Statistics, Nursing or Foreign Languages and Agriculture$4,627

International student

Tuition fees for international undergraduate students can be found using tuition fees search.

Tuition fees must be paid in advance each session and are subject to annual increase. Fees for future year(s) published in fees search, whilst unlikely to change, are estimates only. UTS makes every effort to provide up to date future year(s) fee estimates and to limit any changes, however, UTS reserves the right to vary fees for future year(s) at any time.

For this course, the cost per credit point for 2025 is $1007. The total credit points are 144.


All international students should familiarise themselves with the following documents:

In addition to tuition fees, students may be required to pay a Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF). Textbooks and other course materials will also result in additional costs.

UTS Alumni save 10%: alumni.uts.edu.au/advantage

For further information on costs related to your study at UTS, visit the international students' fees information page.

Careers

Graduates will make their mark in the world of criminal justice and security. Depending on the choice of major, they can prepare for careers in state and federal policing and criminal justice, government and scientific research organisations (ASIO, CSIRO, ANSTO, customs and immigration), intelligence agencies, or in a wealth of commercial settings where forensic science expertise is highly valued by industry (banking, insurance, consulting, accounting, forensic and cybersecurity organisations).

  • Biology: Graduates can become experts in human traces as they relate to crime scenes and pursue roles as forensic scientists, DNA specialists, molecular research scientists, hospital scientists, pathology technicians or microbiologists, among others.
  • Chemistry: This career path is focused on collecting, processing and making meaning of diverse traces left at crime scenes. Graduates can work as forensic scientists, microtrace specialists, explosive specialists, analytical chemists, toxicologists, clinical or regulatory toxicologists, or analytical technicians, among others.
  • Crime Scene Investigation: Graduates can work as hands-on forensic practitioners with a variety of opportunities related to crime scene investigation and management. Specific roles include forensic scientist, scene-of-crime officer, team leader in investigations, fire investigator, microtrace specialist, or analyst, among others.
  • Digital Forensic Science: Online crimes are on the rise – and so too are job opportunities for qualified digital forensic specialists. Graduates can combine their IT and forensic expertise to embrace a wealth of opportunities in this rapidly growing field, including roles as a digital forensic scientist or analyst, e-discovery analyst, cyberthreat intelligence analyst, fraud investigator, information security analyst or malware analyst, among others.

Course structure

Course structure explained

Students must complete 144 credit points of study made up of 48 credit points of core subjects, a 72-credit-point major choice and 24 credit points of electives.

Industrial training/professional practice

Students studying this course have an opportunity to undertake an internship subject and receive academic credit for their placement off campus (an external business or research institute) or on campus (UTS research institutes or departments), in a capacity relevant to their academic studies.

Course completion requirements
Requirement Credit Points
STM91953 Scientist's Tool Kit (Forensic Science) BForSc 48
CBK91225 Major choice 72
CBK92300 Electives (Science UG) 24
Total 144

Additional information

Course duration

Students can complete the course over three years, full time or six years, part time. Part-time students are required to attend some classes in daytime hours.

Full time, on campus
Part time, on campus

Admission requirements

Admission requirements

Applicants must have completed an Australian Year 12 qualification, Australian Qualifications Framework Diploma, or equivalent Australian or overseas qualification at the required level.

The English proficiency requirement for international students or local applicants with international qualifications is: IELTS Academic: 6.5 overall with a writing score of 6.0; or TOEFL iBT: 79-93 overall with a writing score of 21; or AE5: Pass; or PTE: 58-64 with a writing score of 50; or C1A/C2P: 176-184 with a writing score of 169.

Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.

International students

Visa requirement: To obtain a student visa to study in Australia, international students must enrol full time and on campus. Australian student visa regulations also require international students studying on student visas to complete the course within the standard full-time duration. Students can extend their courses only in exceptional circumstances.

Check to see if there are additional admission requirements for this course.

Additional information relating to this course, including the ATAR profile of domestic students who commenced this course in Autumn 2022, is located under UTS' admissions requirements, alongside information relating to the commencing student cohort who were enrolled in this course past the Autumn 2022 census date.

If you don't meet the admission requirements for this course, there may be alternative pathways to help you gain admission.

ATAR and selection ranks

To find out further information regarding ATAR and selection ranks from previous applicants who received an offer to this course, please visit our Admissions Stats Tool

Assumed knowledge

Mathematics; any two units of English; any two units of Science

Chemistry and Biology are recommended.

Year 12 adjustment factor scheme

To see a list of courses where HSC subjects provide adjustment factors, please refer to the Year 12 adjustment factors page.

Scholarships and prizes

Scholarships

For Science students

Only for international students

For all domestic students

Only for Aboriginal Australian or Torres Strait Islander students

Prizes and awards

For Science students

Professional recognition

Graduates of the Chemistry major are eligible for membership of the Royal Australian Chemical Institute and the Australian and New Zealand Forensic Science Society.

UTS: Handbook

See the Bachelor of Forensic Science in the UTS: Handbook for comprehensive course details.

Information for international students

Find out about support services, the Australian education system, accommodation and more to help you get the most out of your study at UTS.

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Domestic students

Before you apply

Here are a few important things for you to check out before you apply:

How to apply

Domestic applicants can apply via the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) (opens an external site)

UAC code(s): 607020 (Autumn session, Spring session, Spring session)

Make a note of the relevant UAC code before starting the UAC application.

Intake

Autumn Session 2025
Spring Session 2025

Important dates

NOVEMBER 2024
1
Closing date for change of preferences (November Round 1)
8
UAC offers released (November Round 1)
14
Closing date for change of preferences (November Round 2)
21
UAC offers released (November Round 2)
28
Closing date for change of preferences (December Round 1)
DECEMBER 2024
5
UAC offers released (December Round 1)
18
UTS Info Day
18
Closing date for change of preferences (December Round 2)
23
UAC offers released (December Round 2)
JANUARY 2025
2
Closing date for change of preferences (January Round 1)
9
UAC offers released (January Round 1)
16
Closing date for change of preferences (January Round 2)
23
UAC offers released (January Round 2)
30
Closing date for change of preferences (February Round 1)
FEBRUARY 2025
3 - 14
Autumn session orientation
6
UAC offers released (February Round 1)
7
Closing date for change of preferences (February Round 2)
13
UAC offers released (February Round 2)
17
Autumn session commences (main calendar)
27
Closing date for change of preferences (March Round 1)
MARCH 2025
3
Last day to enrol for Autumn session
6
UAC offers released (March Round 1)
20
Autumn census date – last day to withdraw from subjects or apply for leave of absence

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Scholarships, prizes and awards

Scholarships

For Science students

Only for international students

For all domestic students

Only for Aboriginal Australian or Torres Strait Islander students

Prizes and awards

For Science students

International students

Before you apply

Here are a few important things for you to check out before you apply:

You can meet an international student advisor at one of our events worldwide to ask questions and submit an application.

Important dates

Visit the UTS Handbook for full academic dates. Visit essential information for international students for the application closing dates.

How to apply

International applicants apply to study via UTS International.

Intake

Autumn Session 2025
Spring Session 2025

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Scholarships, prizes and awards

Scholarships

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For all domestic students

Only for Aboriginal Australian or Torres Strait Islander students

Prizes and awards

For Science students

Acknowledgement of Country

UTS acknowledges the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation, the Boorooberongal people of the Dharug Nation, the Bidiagal people and the Gamaygal people, upon whose ancestral lands our university stands. We would also like to pay respect to the Elders both past and present, acknowledging them as the traditional custodians of knowledge for these lands.