About the course

In this 1.5-year course, you’ll learn specialist forensic disciplines including bloodstain pattern analysis (BPA), fingerprint and impression analysis, pathology and injury interpretation, anthropology and archaeology, forensic DNA and forensic chemistry. If you have a degree in science, or a relevant bachelor degree, this course will give you the skills you need to help in criminal investigations. Build your expertise in specimen preparation, sources of contamination, quality assurance, statistical interpretation and the admissibility of evidence as you learn to prepare and deliver courtroom testimony. You'll also get to reconstruct crime scenes as you learn to collect, process and interpret biological, chemical and physical evidence giving you the skills to translate theory into practice. Hear how this course element has been a stand-out opportunity for Lilly who thrives with hands-on study experiences. Our degree has been designed so you'll complete your master's degree in just 18 months with this 1.5 year Master. If you're looking for a more research-intensive course, you can complete a full year of research on top of your coursework and kickstart your progression to PhD studies in just 2 years with our Master of Forensics (Professional Practice and Research). Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 1 Year(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Semester 1 (February), 2024	Murdoch
Semester 2 (July), 2024	Murdoch
Semester 1 (February), 2025	Murdoch
Semester 2 (July), 2025	Murdoch
Semester 1 (February), 2026	Murdoch
Semester 2 (July), 2026	Murdoch

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Murdoch University

A recognised Bachelor Degree (AQF Level 7) with evidence of studies in biology or biochemistry or chemistry, or, completion of the Graduate Certificate in Forensic Science (Professional Practice) (C1131) or Graduate Diploma in Forensic Science (Professional Practice) (G1085) with a GPA of 2.0 or higher.

　　Academic International English Language Testing System (IELTS) - IELTS overall 6.0 with no band below 6.0

　　Test of English as a Foreign Language - IBT (TOEFL IBT) - 73 with no band less than 18

　　Test of English as a Foreign Language - Paper Based (TOEFL - Paper Based) - 534 (Test of Written English not less than 4.5)

　　

English language requirements

　　6.0

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 73.0

　　

Application deadline:

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Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at Murdoch University. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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