C09050v1 Bachelor of Forensic Science (Honours) in Applied Chemistry

Overview

In this Honours course, students gain direct training in the skills required for undertaking research in forensic science as well as further developing their investigative and communication skills in the forensic science context. The course offers the opportunity for students to undertake a research project within one of the research groups at UTS or collaboratively with an external organisation.

Course aims

This course aims to produce professional forensic scientists and chemists with highly adaptable and practical scientific skills and develop critical thinking, communication and research skills.

Career options

Career options include positions in the police service or other government forensic services, in drug detection, environmental chemistry, private investigation, and state and federal law enforcement agencies.

Additional admission requirements

Course duration and attendance

The course is offered on a one-year full-time basis.

Course structure

The course comprises 48 credit points of study, consisting of two academic stages. The major component of the course (75 per cent) is a research project which extends over the full duration of the course and normally takes the form of an experimental investigation. The project is undertaken within one of the research groups at UTS in an area of forensic science. Projects may also be undertaken in collaboration with an external partner. Projects are chosen by the student, although first preferences cannot always be accommodated. As part of the project, students undertake a critical review of the existing literature in their research area and develop a research plan for the year. The results of the project are presented in an oral seminar and in a written thesis, both of which are formally assessed. The remaining 25 per cent is coursework.

Course completion requirements

Course program

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

Professional recognition

Graduates from this course are eligible to become members of the Royal Australian Chemical Institute and the Australian and New Zealand Forensic Science Society.

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