Deakin’s Bachelor of Forensic Science exposes you to the full scope of modern forensic science, from simulated crime scenes to courtroom presentations. With a strong focus on practical training, you’ll graduate with the skills needed to use scientific evidence to solve crimes.

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Learn to confidently examine, interpret and present forensic evidence, by building foundational knowledge of the science behind forensics. You can customise your degree to your interests by selecting a major in forensic biology or forensic chemistry. You’ll then learn how to apply modern forensic analysis in authentic environments like Deakin’s purpose-built crime scene training facility. With a kitchen, lounge room and bedroom set, this flexible facility lets you simulate almost any type of scenario.

Put yourself in the shoes of a forensic scientist and get hands-on experience taking your investigation from the crime scene to the courtroom. You’ll go from evidence collection to laboratory analysis, interpretation of results, communication of your findings, and culminate in presentation of your evidence in a ‘moot court’.

Explore a range of disciplines throughout your course, including:

• decomposition
• toxicology
• arson and explosives investigations
• analysis of illicit drugs
• DNA analysis
• bloodstain pattern analysis
• entomology
• criminology.

Complement your technical knowledge and be better prepared to present in court by developing a strong understanding of the Australian legal system, including how law is developed, criminal and civil law, and the laws of evidence.

This course has extensive industry links with local and Australian forensic organisations, and features guest speakers from leaders in the field. Industry connections are leveraged to put you right in the middle of real-world forensic science environments.

Enhance your employment opportunities further by applying for membership of the Australian and New Zealand Forensic Science Society (ANZFSS).

Through your extensive practical training, you’ll graduate with the technical and soft skills needed to thrive in a range of areas including:

• forensic laboratories
• insurance investigations
• risk analysis
• research science
• policing
• government institutions
• chemical, biological, food and pharmaceutical industries.