C09025v4 Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Applied Chemistry - Forensic Science

Overview

This course prepares students for entry to professional work in the field of applied chemistry or as specialists in the forensic science area. It includes a foundation in the basic sciences, with in-depth development of chemistry and analytical sciences and forensic techniques, emphasising forensic applications. It also includes a compulsory Honours program to develop research and forensic skills.

This is the first Australian specialist undergraduate degree in forensic science. Facilities and equipment are world-class, with internationally recognised teaching and access to leading forensic scientists. The course has strong links with the Federal and State Police Services, national and international forensic institutions and the analytical industry.

Course aims

This course aims to produce professional forensic scientists and chemists with highly adaptable and practical scientific skills, accompanied by a thorough grounding in theory.

Career options

Career options include positions in drug detection, environmental chemistry, police service, private investigation, and state and federal law enforcement agencies. Graduates are in high demand for employment in forensic laboratories, government departments, hospitals, law enforcement agencies, medical pathology laboratories and private DNA testing laboratories.

Additional admission requirements

This course is an Honours program. If the required standard for Honours is not achieved at the end of Stage 4 (i.e. a Credit average or better in Stage 3 and 4 subjects), enrolment in the course is discontinued and students are offered the option of full-credit transfer to the Bachelor of Science in Applied Chemistry or to the Bachelor of Science.

Additional assumed knowledge

Mathematics; Physics; Chemistry.

Course duration and attendance

This course is offered on a four-year, full-time basis (including Honours).

Attendance involves approximately 24 hours each week at the University during the first year, and 18 hours per week in the second and third years. In the fourth year the student needs to be available for the whole week during both semesters.

Course structure

Course completion requirements

Course program

The course commences in Autumn semester. The example program shown assumes full-time attendance.

Professional recognition

Royal Australian Chemical Institute; Australian and New Zealand Forensic Science Society

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