Graduate Certificate in Forensic Science

Western Sydney University

Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 00917K

The course is designed for applicants who need advanced level knowledge across a range of forensic disciplines including crime scene investigation, fingerprint detection and identification, forensic chemistry, forensic biology, forensic toxicology, illicit drug analysis, and forensic medicine. The fully-online nature of the units and the flexibility available with unit selection means that the course can be adapted to suit applicants working or intending to work in areas that include forensic science laboratories, toxicology and pathology laboratories, drug assessment agencies, customs and border protection, law enforcement, and areas related to national security.

Structure

40 credit points

Subjects

  • forensic science

Standard entry requirements

Undergraduate degree in natural or physical sciences with chemistry and biology units completed in the undergraduate degree or 3 yrs FTE work experience in a forensic science or military forensic exploitation environment.

Study information

CampusFeesMid year intakeAttendance
WSU Online International: $7,600 Yes
  • Part-time : 1 year
  • Online/Off-campus : 6 months

Further information

Applicants seeking admission on the basis of work experience MUST support their application with a Statement of Service for all work experience listed on the application.

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