In this course students will gain all the benefits of the Bachelor of Forensics, along with additional training in the related areas of molecular genetics, biochemistry, medical microbiology/immunology, biomedical physiology, aetiology and the mechanisms of disease. Students will also be introduced to aspects of forensic science including forensic pathology, forensic anthropology and forensic botany/palynology, with a strong focus on collecting evidence for presentation in court. Students will also learn forensic analytical techniques relevant to drug and toxin detection and quantification in fluids, tissues and contaminated products. Opportunities for employment on graduation range from crime scene investigation with the State or Federal police, working for a health department as a forensic biologist, or following your passion for research with a hospital or-specialised research centre. Key areas of research include applications of molecular biology in the treatment of diseases, forensic and agricultural genetic analysis; wildlife forensics, ancient DNA reconstruction; crime scene contamination, molecular toxicology and drug analysis.
