Bachelor of Forensic Science / Master of Forensic Science

Murdoch University

Forensic science is essential to modern criminal investigations, combining scientific expertise with investigative techniques to analyse evidence and support justice outcomes. Our Bachelor of Forensic Science/Master of Forensic Science offers a unique, integrated and accelerated pathway to a postgraduate qualification, allowing you to graduate with advanced skills in just four years. Our Bachelor of Forensic Science is the only undergraduate course of its kind in WA, throughout which you’ll build a strong foundation in biology, chemistry and forensic principles before progressing to advanced study and research. You can specialise by choosing a major in Forensic Biology or Forensic Chemistry and Toxicology, with the option to add Forensic Investigation as a second major, aligning your studies with your interests and career goals. As part of your master’s studies, you’ll develop specialist expertise in areas including crime scene investigation, fingerprinting, impression analysis, firearms and bloodstain pattern analysis. You’ll apply this knowledge through hands-on learning, including processing biological and physical evidence and working in reconstructed crime scene environments.

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