C10388v2 Bachelor of Forensic Science Bachelor of International Studies
Award(s): Bachelor of Forensic Science (BForSc)Bachelor of International Studies (BIS)
UAC code: 609252 (Autumn session)
CRICOS code: 092382G
Commonwealth supported place?: Yes
Load credit points: 240
Course EFTSL: 5
Location: City campus
Notes
This course information relates to students commencing a combined degree with the Bachelor of International Studies in 2022. Students who commenced a combined degree with the Bachelor of Arts in International Studies prior to 2022 should refer to the Handbook for the year they commenced their degree.
Overview
Course aims
Career options
Innovation and Transdisciplinary program
Course intended learning outcomes
Admission requirements
Pathway course
Assumed knowledge
Course duration and attendance
Course structure
Course completion requirements
Course program
Honours
Other information
Overview
The Bachelor of Forensic Science Bachelor of International Studies prepares students for professional and specialist work in the discipline of forensic science. Students build a solid foundation of skills and knowledge in the enabling sciences, complemented by an in-depth understanding of forensic science in the context of their chosen discipline. Development of critical thinking and problem-solving skills is a focus of the degree, with graduates in high demand from a diverse range of industries and organisations.
In the International Studies component, students select one of six languages (Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, or Spanish) and one of the following three pathways: Language, Culture & the Professional World, Language; Culture & Global Exchange; and International Honours.
This course provides students with a thorough understanding of how forensic science can solve and prevent crime. This is a hands-on course using world-class facilities that are modelled on operational laboratories. The course is well regarded nationally and internationally, with strong links to industries such as the federal and state police services, national and international forensic institutions, and government laboratories.
International study is unique allowing students to gain qualifications in language and cultural awareness for a country of their choice. This added dimension expands students’ career opportunities and employability in the global workplace.
Course aims
This course aims to produce professional forensic scientists with highly adaptable scientific skills, accompanied by a thorough grounding in theory and practice.
Career options
Career options depend on the selected major but may include positions in the police service, state and federal law enforcement agencies, government and private forensic or drug detection laboratories, customs, quarantine services, environmental protection agencies, pharmaceutical, chemical and analytical industries, DNA testing laboratories, medical diagnostic laboratories, hospitals or corporate multinationals providing forensic, medical or research services, digital forensic laboratories, scene of crime officers.
The international perspective provided by the international studies component enhances global opportunities.
Innovation and Transdisciplinary program
Transdisciplinarity and Innovation at UTSAll UTS students have the opportunity to develop distinctive capabilities around transdisciplinary thinking and innovation through the TD School. Transdisciplinary education at UTS brings together great minds from different disciplines to explore ideas that improve the way we live and work in the world. These offerings are unique to UTS and directly translate to many existing and emerging roles and careers.
Diploma in InnovationThe Diploma in Innovation (C20060) teaches innovation, supports personal transformation and provides the hard skills needed to support the inventors and inventions of the future. Students come out of the Diploma in Innovation, with the hard skills to create and support sectoral and societal transformation. Graduates are able to fluently integrate ideas, across professional disciplines and are inventors of the future.
All UTS undergraduate students (with the exception of students concurrently enrolled in the Bachelor of Creative Intelligence and Innovation) can apply for the Diploma in Innovation upon admission in their chosen undergraduate degree. It is a complete degree program that runs in parallel to any undergraduate degree. The course is offered on a three-year, part-time basis, with subjects running in 3-week long intensive blocks in July, December and February sessions. More information including a link to apply is available at https://dipinn.uts.edu.au.
Transdisciplinary electives programTransdisciplinary electives broaden students' horizons and supercharge their problem-solving skills, helping them to learn outside, beyond and across their degrees. In 2022, students enrolled in an undergraduate course that includes electives can choose to take a transdisciplinary subject (with the exception of students concurrently enrolled in the Bachelor of Creative Intelligence and Innovation). From 2023, all students enrolled in most undergraduate courses will complete a transdisciplinary subject as part of their course of study. More information about the TD Electives program is available here.
Course intended learning outcomes
| 1.1 | Apply: Demonstrate a command of forensic science practice, including the detection, collection, and analysis of traces using current, appropriate, and emerging processes and technologies. |
| 1.2 | Analyse: Evaluate the collection of traces and interpret the results of analyses through the use of propositions, hypotheses, and statistical methods. |
| 1.3 | Synthesise: Integrate information from individual and collective forensic analyses into investigative, evaluative, or intelligence frameworks. |
| 2.1 | Apply: Employ investigative and problem-solving skills to evaluate forensic science problems. |
| 2.2 | Analyse: Critically analyse and evaluate data, experimental results, and academic literature. |
| 2.3 | Synthesise: Formulate hypotheses and design experimental methods to test these hypotheses, and evaluate and communicate results in a scientific and impartial manner. |
| 3.1 | Apply: Practise safe, responsible, and professional conduct in laboratory and practical settings. |
| 3.2 | Analyse: Practise professional ethical conduct through work-integrated learning. |
| 3.3 | Synthesise: Discuss the impact and role of forensic science in addressing current and future challenges faced by law enforcement, the legal system, security, and the wider community. |
| 4.1 | Apply: Apply forensic science and professional skills with a high degree of personal autonomy and reflection. |
| 4.2 | Analyse: Devise and implement a relevant examination strategy to locate and examine traces. |
| 4.3 | Synthesise: Demonstrate initiative and innovative thinking through creative problem solving applied to new case scenarios, situations, or challenges in forensic science practice. |
| 5.1 | Apply: Demonstrate skills in case documentation. |
| 5.2 | Analyse: Combine various methods to record and communicate observations and evaluation of traces throughout all stages of an investigation. |
| 5.3 | Synthesise: Explain experimental findings to communicate conclusions, expert opinion, and the justification of professional decisions effectively to expert, scientific, and non-expert audiences. |
| 6.1 | Apply: Demonstrate an appreciation of historical and contemporary Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Knowledges relevant to forensic science. |
| 6.2 | Analyse: Develop cultural awareness for ethical and respectful practices, and when developing community relations. |
| 6.3 | Synthesise: Engage and connect with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Knowledges, as both experience and analysis, to inform professional practice. |
| INT.1.1 | Understand and employ effective strategies to operate within professional and everyday settings across diverse cultures in Australia and/or internationally. |
| INT.2.1 | Evaluate critically theoretical and specialised knowledge of contemporary societies, cultures and workplaces. |
| INT.2.2 | Analyse, generate and communicate creative solutions to work-related problems within professional and everyday settings across diverse cultures in Australia and internationally. |
| INT.3.1 | Understand and engage with cultural diversities in Australia and/or internationally. |
| INT.3.2 | Communicate effectively for everyday and/or professional purposes in an additional language. |
| INT.4.1 | Apply knowledge of Indigenous peoples, cultures, languages and histories to practice in Australian and internationally. |
| INT.5.1 | Engage critically with current issues to act in socially responsible ways in Australian and international settings. |
| INT.6.1 | Communicate clearly and effectively in written and spoken language using diverse digital technologies. |
Key
INT = International Studies course intended learning outcomes (CILOs)
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: 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 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.
Pathway course
Successful completion of the UTS College:
- Diploma of Science guarantees entry into the course (Chemistry, Biology and Crime Scene Investigation majors) with 48 credit points of recognition of prior learning
- Diploma of IT guarantees entry into the course (Digital Forensics major) with 42 credit points of recognition of prior learning.
Assumed knowledge
2-unit mathematics; any two units of English; and any two units of science.
There are no prior language requirements for the international studies program. During their first year of study students complete a language survey to ensure they commence their language and culture study at the appropriate level.
HSC Mathematics Extension 1; Chemistry; Physics are recommended.
Course duration and attendance
This course is offered on a five-year, full-time basis.
Course structure
Students must complete 240 credit points of study made up of 48 credit points of core subjects, a 72-credit-point major choice, 24 credit points of electives and 96 credit points of International Studies subjects.
In the International Studies component students select the language they will study at the time of enrolment, and either the Language, Culture and the Professional World pathway or the Language, Culture and Global Exchange pathway. Information relating to entry into the International Honours pathway can be found in the Information for Students section.
Overseas study
In the International studies component students have the following options:
1. Language, Culture & the Professional World: includes an internship and option of a short study abroad experience (2-6 weeks) overseas.
2. Language, Culture & Global Exchange: includes an internship and a 6-month global exchange at any UTS partner university.
3. International Honours: includes a full year at a relevant partner university where students complete an honours level research project.
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
| STM91180 Core subjects (Forensic Science) | 48cp | |
| CBK91225 Major choice | 72cp | |
| CBK90232 Electives (Science UG) | 24cp | |
| CBK92057 Country and Language choice | 96cp | |
| Total | 240cp |
Course program
The below program shows a student who has selected the German Language and Culture major, and completing the Language, Culture & the Professional World pathway or the International Honours pathway.
It is recommended that students who elect to complete the Language, Culture & Global Exchange pathway complete 999781 International Research Methods in Year 3 Autumn, so that they can undertake their Exchange session during Year 4 Autumn.
| Chemistry major, Autumn commencing, full time | ||
| Year 1 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 33116 Design, Data, and Decisions | 6cp | |
| 65111 Chemistry 1 | 6cp | |
| 65242 Principles of Forensic Science | 6cp | |
| 60006 Scientific Perspectives for Global Issues | 6cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| 65212 Chemistry 2 | 6cp | |
| 91161 Cell Biology and Genetics | 6cp | |
| 35255 Forensic Statistics | 6cp | |
| 65312 Forensic Imaging | 6cp | |
| Summer session | ||
| 99218 Intercultural Communication | 8cp | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 976421 Contemporary Germany | 8cp | |
| 97601 German Language and Culture 1 | 8cp | |
| 65202 Organic Chemistry 1 | 6cp | |
| 65306 Analytical Chemistry 1 | 6cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| 97602 German Language and Culture 2 | 8cp | |
| 65409 Analytical Chemistry 2 | 6cp | |
| 65508 Organic Chemistry 2 | 6cp | |
| Year 3 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 97603 German Language and Culture 3 | 8cp | |
| 65342 Crime Scene Investigation | 6cp | |
| 65316 Criminalistics | 6cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| 97604 German Language and Culture 4 | 8cp | |
| 65544 Chemical Criminalistics | 6cp | |
| Select 6 credit points of options | 6cp | |
| Year 4 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 999781 International Research Methods | 8cp | |
| Year 5 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 65545 Forensic Toxicology | 6cp | |
| Select 18 credit points of options | 18cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| 65313 Forensic Intelligence | 6cp | |
| 65314 Complex Cases | 6cp | |
| 65315 Forensic Research Project | 6cp | |
| 91400 Human Anatomy and Physiology | 6cp | |
| Biology major, Autumn commencing, full time | ||
| Year 1 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 33116 Design, Data, and Decisions | 6cp | |
| 65111 Chemistry 1 | 6cp | |
| 65242 Principles of Forensic Science | 6cp | |
| 60006 Scientific Perspectives for Global Issues | 6cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| 91161 Cell Biology and Genetics | 6cp | |
| 35255 Forensic Statistics | 6cp | |
| 65312 Forensic Imaging | 6cp | |
| 65212 Chemistry 2 | 6cp | |
| Summer session | ||
| 99218 Intercultural Communication | 8cp | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 976421 Contemporary Germany | 8cp | |
| 97601 German Language and Culture 1 | 8cp | |
| 65342 Crime Scene Investigation | 6cp | |
| 91314 General Microbiology | 6cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| 97602 German Language and Culture 2 | 8cp | |
| 91132 Molecular Biology | 6cp | |
| Select 6 credit points of options | 6cp | |
| Year 3 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 97603 German Language and Culture 3 | 8cp | |
| 65316 Criminalistics | 6cp | |
| Select 6 credit points of options | 6cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| 97604 German Language and Culture 4 | 8cp | |
| 91137 DNA Profiling | 6cp | |
| 91400 Human Anatomy and Physiology | 6cp | |
| Year 4 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 999781 International Research Methods | 8cp | |
| Select 16 credit points from the following: | 16cp | |
| CBK92076 Pathway Options (Germany) | 40cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| Select 24 credit points from the following: | 24cp | |
| CBK92076 Pathway Options (Germany) | 40cp | |
| Year 5 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 91320 Metabolic Biochemistry | 6cp | |
| Select 12 credit points of options | 12cp | |
| 65319 Biological Criminalistics | 6cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| 65313 Forensic Intelligence | 6cp | |
| 65314 Complex Cases | 6cp | |
| 65315 Forensic Research Project | 6cp | |
| 65318 Forensic Genotyping Technologies | 6cp | |
| CSI major, Autumn commencing, full time | ||
| Year 1 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 33116 Design, Data, and Decisions | 6cp | |
| 65111 Chemistry 1 | 6cp | |
| 65242 Principles of Forensic Science | 6cp | |
| 60006 Scientific Perspectives for Global Issues | 6cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| 65212 Chemistry 2 | 6cp | |
| 91161 Cell Biology and Genetics | 6cp | |
| 35255 Forensic Statistics | 6cp | |
| 65312 Forensic Imaging | 6cp | |
| Summer session | ||
| 99218 Intercultural Communication | 8cp | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 97601 German Language and Culture 1 | 8cp | |
| 65342 Crime Scene Investigation | 6cp | |
| Select 6 credit points of options | 6cp | |
| 976421 Contemporary Germany | 8cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| 97602 German Language and Culture 2 | 8cp | |
| 91400 Human Anatomy and Physiology | 6cp | |
| 65321 Homicide and Human Remains Investigation | 6cp | |
| Year 3 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 97603 German Language and Culture 3 | 8cp | |
| 65306 Analytical Chemistry 1 | 6cp | |
| 65316 Criminalistics | 6cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| 97604 German Language and Culture 4 | 8cp | |
| 65322 Major Scene Investigation | 6cp | |
| 65409 Analytical Chemistry 2 | 6cp | |
| Year 4 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 999781 International Research Methods | 8cp | |
| Select 16 credit points from the following: | 16cp | |
| CBK92076 Pathway Options (Germany) | 40cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| Select 24 credit points from the following: | 24cp | |
| CBK92076 Pathway Options (Germany) | 40cp | |
| Year 5 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| Select 18 credit points of options | 18cp | |
| 65315 Forensic Research Project | 6cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| 65313 Forensic Intelligence | 6cp | |
| 65314 Complex Cases | 6cp | |
| 91314 General Microbiology | 6cp | |
| 65323 Advanced Imaging and Specialist Recovery | 6cp | |
| Digital Forensics major, Autumn commencing, full time | ||
| Year 1 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 33116 Design, Data, and Decisions | 6cp | |
| 31268 Web Systems | 6cp | |
| 60006 Scientific Perspectives for Global Issues | 6cp | |
| 65242 Principles of Forensic Science | 6cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| 41092 Network Fundamentals | 6cp | |
| 31250 Introduction to Data Analytics | 6cp | |
| 35255 Forensic Statistics | 6cp | |
| 65312 Forensic Imaging | 6cp | |
| Summer session | ||
| 99218 Intercultural Communication | 8cp | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 97601 German Language and Culture 1 | 8cp | |
| 65342 Crime Scene Investigation | 6cp | |
| 48730 Cybersecurity | 6cp | |
| 976421 Contemporary Germany | 8cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| 97602 German Language and Culture 2 | 8cp | |
| 48436 Digital Forensics | 6cp | |
| 48023 Programming Fundamentals | 6cp | |
| Year 3 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 97603 German Language and Culture 3 | 8cp | |
| 65316 Criminalistics | 6cp | |
| 65325 Digital Trace and Identity | 6cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| 97604 German Language and Culture 4 | 8cp | |
| 65326 Digital and Cyber Crime | 6cp | |
| Select 6 credit points of options | 6cp | |
| Year 4 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 999781 International Research Methods | 8cp | |
| Select 16 credit points from the following: | 16cp | |
| CBK92076 Pathway Options (Germany) | 40cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| Select 24 credit points from the following: | 24cp | |
| CBK92076 Pathway Options (Germany) | 40cp | |
| Year 5 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| Select 18 credit points of options | 18cp | |
| 41900 Cryptography | 6cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| 65313 Forensic Intelligence | 6cp | |
| 65314 Complex Cases | 6cp | |
| 65315 Forensic Research Project | 6cp | |
| 65327 Web Monitoring and Investigations | 6cp | |
Honours
The Bachelor of Forensic Science (Honours) (C09100) is available to eligible students with an additional one year of full-time study.
Other information
Further information is available from:
UTS Student Centre
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or +61 2 9514 1222
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