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Forensic Science - Degree


Summary:Graduates will possess the scientific knowledge and skills to be able to collect, analyse and interpret forensic evidence and to present that evidence in court.

Qualification:Bachelor of Forensic Science (Crime Scene Examination)

Program No:BD-FE02

Campus:

Accredited:31 December 2013

Application Method:Apply for the degree program via UAC (www.uac.edu.au/undergraduate) after 4 August 2010. The UAC Course Code for the Bachelor of Forensic Science (Crime Scene Examination) is 157001.
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Delivery Mode:Degree - 6 semesters full-time (approx. 25 hours per week) OR part-time equivalent.
In addition, you are required to undertake significant reading, research and study in your own time. You are strongly advised to contact the course coordinator before commencing the program in part-time mode.

Job Opportunities:Degree - Forensic field scientist, crime scene investigator, forensic investigator, Scene of Crime Officer (SOCO), degree would be an advantage to general entry to police services, scientific officer with police forensics services or related industries, increased lateral mobility within police services. Graduates will also find opportunities in related scientific disciplines.

Entry Requirements:  Students should:
- have an ACT Year 12 Certificate, or equivalent, with majors (110 hours) in: Mathematics Methods or Mathematics Applications, and any science subject, and English: or NSW: Mathematics (Band 3) or General Mathematics (Band 4); any science (Band 3); English (Advanced) (Band 3)
- OR have demonstrated equivalent qualifications in science, mathematics and English
- OR successfully complete an approved bridging program (currently Training Program in Applied Science (Introduction), Training Program in Applied Science (Intermediate) and Training Program in Fundamentals of Forensic Investigation) and/or skills and knowledge assessment in science, mathematics and English
- OR be of Mature Age with relevant work or other practical experience.

If students are from a culturally and linguistically diverse background, and are using English as a second language (both oral and written), they must have English skills equivalent to ASLPR Level 3, or IELTS 6, or Cambridge Proficiency 0 Level English, or TOESL equivalent.

Additional Selection Information:
Assumed knowledge: ACT: Chemistry major; NSW: Chemistry
Recommended studies: ACT: Biology major; NSW: Biology

All non-Year 12 applicants must submit a Personal Statement, and may be required to attend an interview.

The Personal Statement must detail the reasons for seeking enrolment into this course, including details of previous relevant academic experience, work experience, participation in related scientific societies or associations and vocational interest.

Applicants may also be required to complete a written skills assessment in science, mathematics and English at interview before an offer is made.

Credit Transfer:  To be negotiated.

Additional Information:  All students will initially enrol in the Advanced Diploma of Forensic Science (Crime Scene Examination) and then proceed to the Bachelor of Forensic Science (Crime Scene Examination). You will need to successfully complete Stages 1-4, or equivalent, before continuing into the third year of the degree program

The average cost of a full-time study load for stage 1 to 4 is approximately $550 per semester, or approximately $275 if you are entitled to a concession. The fees for semesters 1 to 4 are being reviewed and may increase in 2010.

The final year in the degree program is subject to significantly higher tuition fees. Concessions do not apply to these subjects in CIT degree programs. CIT now offers FEE HELP for the final year in the degree program - refer to CIT Fees 2010 for more information and fee details. FEE-HELP, is an Australian Government loan scheme set up to enable eligible students to defer part or all of their tuition fees until they are working and can afford to pay them back. For further information visit goingtouni.gov.au.

You will be required to wear clothing and equipment to meet industry and statutory OH&S standards. Some subjects will require off-campus field trips and weekend attendance in order to complete assessment requirements. You may also be required to pay additional costs (approximately $120 per semester) associated with prescribed textbooks, technology, safety equipment, course materials and stationery requirements.

Please contact the Course Coordinator on 6207 3574 for further information.

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Subjects:

To gain the Bachelor of Forensic Science (Crime Scene Examination) you must successfully complete the following.

 

Subject

Course No

Title

Nat/State ID

Core (complete all)

FOSC

230

Principles of forensic science

-

CHEM

131

Chemistry 1 (general chemistry)

-

BIOL

137

Biology 1 (general biology)

-

FOSC

225

Maths and physics for forensic investigations

-

FOSC

229

Principles of forensic investigation

-

CHEM

132

Chemistry 2 (organic and analytical chemistry)

-

FOSC

214

Anatomy and physiology for forensic science

-

FOSC

217

Communication in forensic science

-

FOSC

218

Crime scene investigation 1 (volume crime)

-

CHEM

104

Biochemistry

-

FOSC

159

Court procedures and protocols

-

FOSC

163

Comparative analysis

-

FOSC

219

Crime scene investigation 2 (serious crime)

-

FOSC

221

Criminalistics 1

-

FOSC

234

Specialist forensic disciplines

-

Electives (complete 1)

FOSC

216

Bloodstain pattern analysis

-

FOSC

231

Principles of ridgeology and fingerprint comparisons

-

FOSC

226

Principles of ballistics and firearm identification

-

FOSC

232

Principles of vehicle examination

-

FOSC

228

Principles of forensic document examination

-

FOSC

236

Negotiated forensic study A

-

FOSC

237

Negotiated forensic study B

-

FOSC

238

Negotiated forensic study C

-

FOSC

239

Negotiated forensic study D

-

You complete the Advanced Diploma of Forensic Science (Crime Scene Examination) at this point

Core (complete all)                                                                                                     Availability

FOSC

220

Crime scene investigation 3 (major incidents)

-

FOSC

222

Criminalistics 2

Semester 1, 2010

FOSC

223

Forensic research project 1

Semester 1, 2010

FOSC

235

Statistics for forensic science

-

FOSC

233

Professional practices in forensic science

-

FOSC

224

Forensic research project 2

Semester 2, 2010

Electives (complete 2 - you cannot select the Advanced Diploma elective already completed above)

FOSC

216

Bloodstain pattern analysis

-

FOSC

231

Principles of ridgeology and fingerprint comparisons

-

FOSC

226

Principles of ballistics and firearm identification

-

FOSC

232

Principles of vehicle examination

-

FOSC

228

Principles of forensic document examination

-

FOSC

227

Principles of fire scene examination

-

FOSC

215

Biological criminalistics (non-human applications)

-

FOSC

236

Negotiated forensic study A

-

FOSC

237

Negotiated forensic study B

-

FOSC

238

Negotiated forensic study C

-

FOSC

239

Negotiated forensic study D

-

 

You complete the Bachelor of Forensic Science (Crime Scene Examination) at this point