C09050v1 Bachelor of Forensic Science (Honours) in Applied Chemistry
Award(s): Bachelor of Forensic Science (Honours) in Applied Chemistry (BForSc(Hons))CRICOS code: 061247E
Commonwealth supported place?: Yes
Load credit points: 48
Course EFTSL: 1
Location: City campus
Overview
Course aims
Career options
Admission requirements
Course duration and attendance
Course structure
Course completion requirements
Course program
Professional recognition
Other information
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 to 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.
Admission requirements
Applicants must have completed a UTS recognised bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline at an appropriate level.
The honours program is open to students who have attained at least a credit average over the final third of the undergraduate program in the Bachelor of Forensic Science in Applied Chemistry (C10244) or other appropriate science degrees.
The English proficiency requirement for international students or local applicants with international qualifications is: Academic IELTS: 6.5 overall with a writing score of 6.0; or TOEFL: paper based: 550-583 overall with TWE of 4.5, internet based: 79-93 overall with a writing score of 21; or AE5: Pass; or PTE: 58-64; or CAE: 58-66
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.
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 that 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
| 65743 Complex Forensic Cases (Chemistry) | 6cp | |
| 65863 Expert Evidence Presentation | 6cp | |
| 65864 Honours (Forensic Science) 1 | 18cp | |
| 65865 Honours (Forensic Science) 2 | 18cp | |
| Total | 48cp |
Course program
The course commences in Autumn semester. An example program is shown below.
| Year 1 | ||
| Autumn semester | ||
| 65743 Complex Forensic Cases (Chemistry) | 6cp | |
| 65864 Honours (Forensic Science) 1 | 18cp | |
| Spring semester | ||
| 65863 Expert Evidence Presentation | 6cp | |
| 65865 Honours (Forensic Science) 2 | 18cp | |
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.
Other information
Further information is available from:
Building 6 Student Centre
telephone 1300 ask UTS (1300 275 887)
or +61 2 9514 1222
Ask UTS www.ask.uts.edu.au
