Bachelor of Forensic Science Bachelor of International Studies (Honours)

Note

This course is not offered in the Spring intake. This is an exit-only course. There is no direct admission to it. Current UTS students may be able to submit a Course Transfer (Graduating) application to exit with this course. See the Course transfer page for further details.

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.

What sets this course apart is the opportunity to study abroad in your major's language and undertake an honours research project, providing you with an immersive international experience and advanced research skills.

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.