Bachelor of Forensic Science Bachelor of International Studies

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Students who commenced a combined degree with the Bachelor of Arts in International Studies prior to 2022 should refer to the Handbook for the year they commenced their degree.

As the first forensic science degree in Australia, the world-class UTS Bachelor of Forensic Science is recognised for producing future leaders in this compelling field of practice. More than just a theoretical science degree, this course delivers a comprehensive learning experience at the intersection of STEM, information technology, law, criminology and social impact coupled with specialist expertise in a choice of four in-demand forensic science disciplines: biology, chemistry, crime scene investigation, and digital forensic science.

The course integrates core scientific or information technology subjects with specialist forensic science subjects. In every major, you'll complete core forensic science subjects that prepare you to engage with crime scene, laboratory, courtroom and intelligence processes. Within your major you'll gain technical skills, workplace readiness, and deep expertise in your chosen major, whether it's analysing biological traces, chemical substances, crime scenes, or digital data.

You'll learn through a mix of theoretical study and practical application, using state-of-the-art facilities like the Superlab, specialist forensic facilities and Crime Scene Simulation Labs. Teaching is led by renowned academics and industry experts from the Centre for Forensic Science, ensuring your education is current and industry-relevant.

International study is unique allowing students to gain qualifications in language and cultural awareness for a country of their choice. This added dimension expands students’ career opportunities and employability in the global workplace.

By the end of the course, you'll have a comprehensive skill set, ready to tackle global forensic challenges and contribute to the evolution of the forensic science profession anywhere in the world.

This course provides students with a thorough understanding of how forensic science can solve and prevent crime. This is a hands-on course using world-class facilities that are modelled on operational laboratories. The course is well regarded nationally and internationally, with strong links to industries such as the federal and state police services, national and international forensic institutions, and government laboratories.

International study is unique allowing students to gain qualifications in language and cultural awareness for a country of their choice. This added dimension expands students’ career opportunities and employability in the global workplace.

Applicants must have completed an Australian Year 12 qualification, Australian Qualifications Framework Diploma, or equivalent Australian or overseas qualification at the required level.

The English proficiency requirement for international students or local applicants with international qualifications is: IELTS Academic: 6.5 overall with a writing score of 6.0; or TOEFL iBT: 79-93 overall with a writing score of 21; or AE5: Pass; or PTE: 58-64 with a writing score of 50; or C1A/C2P: 176-184 with a writing score of 169.

Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.

Visa requirement: To obtain a student visa to study in Australia, international students must enrol full time and on campus. Australian student visa regulations also require international students studying on student visas to complete the course within the standard full-time duration. Students can extend their courses only in exceptional circumstances.