Graduate Diploma in Forensic Science (Professional Practice)

Về khóa học

Designed for science graduates and working police/forensic professionals, this graduate diploma builds practical skills for supporting criminal investigations. You’ll complete eight postgraduate units focused on reconstructing crime scenes and collecting, processing and interpreting biological, chemical and physical evidence. You’ll also develop expertise in quality assurance, contamination control, statistical interpretation and presenting admissible evidence, including delivering courtroom testimony in forensic practice.

Những gì bạn có thể học

You’ll study key forensic disciplines such as bloodstain pattern analysis, chemical criminalistics (including toxicology, trace analysis, illicit drug identification and HAZMAT scenes), digital and cyber forensics, forensic anthropology and archaeology with clandestine grave examination, fingerprint and impression evidence analysis, and expert witness skills for presenting evidence in court.

Kết quả nghề nghiệp

Graduates may pursue roles supporting investigations across policing, national security, defence and other investigative agencies. Typical opportunities include crime scene or forensic investigator, forensic biologist, forensic chemist (including for police, fire and emergency services), forensic analyst, or forensic researcher in universities or government organisations. The course may also lead to work in pathology laboratories (e.g., toxicology or molecular diagnostics) or private forensic consultancy in forensic science.

Chi phí sinh hoạt ở Perth**

Nhà hàng (Bữa ăn, nhà hàng bình dân) A$ 17 - 23	Tiền thuê mỗi tháng (1 phòng ngủ ở trung tâm thành phố) A$ 1.255 - 1.660	Tiền thuê mỗi tháng (1 phòng ngủ ngoài trung tâm) A$ 866 - 1.146
Giao thông công cộng (Hằng ngày) A$ 6 - 8	Tiện ích mỗi tháng (Điện, Di động & Internet) A$ 243 - 321

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