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University of Western Australia

The Master of Forensic Science is a two year degree which combines coursework units in a variety of forensic disciplines with research dissertation in a specialist area of your choice. The Master of Forensic Science is a multidisciplinary degree that focuses on scientific methods for investigating crime, whilst also addressing the needs of forensic investigations within allied industries. Students complete coursework units in a variety of forensic disciplines in the first year. In the second year there is an opportunity to specialize in an area of interest by completing a dissertation and additional elective coursework units.
Good knowledge of crime and laws.
Major studies include development of knowledge related to leadership positions in forensic science as law enforcement, crime scene investigators or forensic laboratory specialists.
International students must have a bachelor's degree, or equivalent, in a relevant discipline (where required), completed to a sufficiently high standard.
After completing this course from University of Western Australia, Students may consider the opportunity to pursue further studies in research in the area of forensic science.
Forensic scientists may have a wide variety of responsibilities including identifying illicit drugs, analyzing drugs and poisons in human tissue and body fluids, examining and comparing materials such as fibers, paints, cosmetics, oils, fuels, plastics, glass, metals, soils and gunshot residues, and examining human and animal biological material to be compared with victims and suspects using DNA profiling. This course leads to become an Forensic Scientist.
$16,720.00
2 years