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Griffith university

Forensic investigators are skilled, dedicated people with the ability to keep an open mind and concentrate on hard evidence. This program brings science to life by providing students with professional training in handling real criminal casework in forensic biology, forensic chemistry and forensic toxicology. Griffith University is at the forefront of forensic science education in Queensland and has a national and international reputation for excellence. The program will also equip students with high-level skills applicable to a range of other scientific careers.
Good analytical skills.
Major studies include development of knowledge related to the state-of-the art forensic science and CSI methodologies through hands-on activities, laboratories, seminars, workshops and internships, Acquiring of requisite knowledge of the legal aspects of investigation and evidence through courses. Forensic science includes detailed study of anthropology, botany, criminalistics, entomology, engineering, genetics, information technology, medicine/pathology, molecular biology, odontology, serology, toxicology and many other disciplines.
Professional recognition will vary depending upon chosen major such as Forensic Chemistry: The Australian and New Zealand Forensic Science Society (ANZFSS) recognizes graduates of this award. In 2014, an application will be lodged for Royal Australian Chemical Institute accreditation, Forensic Molecular Biology: The Australian and New Zealand Forensic Science Society (ANZFSS) and the Australian Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology recognize graduates of this award.
After pursuing this degree from Griffith university students may become a DNA expert, a forensic molecular biologist, forensic chemist or forensic toxicologist and as an acknowledged expert in these and a variety of roles within the criminal justice system you could be called on by courts to present expert evidence in criminal cases. The excellent knowledge and high-level skills acquired in forensic DNA profiling, forensic chemistry and forensic toxicology, together with a thorough grounding in the core scientific disciplines, will provide students with the flexibility to enter scientific careers not directly related to forensic organizations. These include molecular biology, analytical chemistry and biomedical science in public and private sector hospitals, universities and biotech companies.Student’s career may be as a DNA expert, a forensic molecular biologist, forensic chemist or forensic toxicologist, or in a broader scientific environment, or elsewhere within the criminal justice system.
A minimum overall band score of 7.0 on IELTS (Academic) with no sub-score of less than 6.5, a minimum score of 580 on TOEFL or an internet-based (iBT) TOEFL score of 92 (no score less than 22).English test results must be no more than two years old.
24960
3 years full-time