Master of Forensic Science (Professional Practice)

关于课程

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.

你可能学到什么

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.

职业成果

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.

珀斯的生活成本**

餐厅 （膳食，便宜的餐厅） A$ 17 - 23	每月租金 （市中心一间卧室） A$ 1,255 - 1,660	每月租金 （中心外有一间卧室） A$ 866 - 1,146
运输 （日常的） A$ 6 - 8	每月公用事业费用 （电力、移动和互联网） A$ 243 - 321

平均工资***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

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***Source: PayScale.com (2026)