Master of Forensic Science (Professional Practice)

Về khóa học

Designed for science graduates, this master’s develops practical skills to support criminal investigations. You’ll learn evidence collection and analysis across biological, chemical and physical traces, with training in specimen preparation, contamination control, quality assurance, statistical interpretation and admissibility of evidence. The course emphasises hands-on crime scene reconstruction and building expert-witness capability to prepare and deliver courtroom testimony in forensic science practice.

Những gì bạn có thể học

Develop capability in key forensic disciplines including bloodstain pattern analysis, chemical criminalistics (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 and courtroom communication skills for presenting forensic evidence.

Kết quả nghề nghiệp

Graduates can pursue roles supporting investigations across police, national security, defence and related agencies. Typical careers include crime scene or forensic investigator, forensic biologist, forensic chemist in police/fire/emergency services laboratories, and forensic analyst. The degree can also lead to research roles in universities or government organisations, work in pathology laboratories (e.g., toxicology or molecular diagnostics), or private forensic consultancy in forensic science practice.

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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