Bachelor of Forensic Science Bachelor of Laws (Honours)

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This course is an exit-only course. There is no direct admission to it. Current UTS students may be able to submit an Internal Course Transfer (Graduating) application to exit with this course. See the Course transfer page for further details.

Please follow recommended course progression/study plan of C10391 Bachelor of Forensic Science Bachelor of Laws.

This course is designed for those aiming to integrate scientific expertise with legal knowledge. You will gain a unique combination of legal knowledge and skills, with an understanding of biology, chemistry, crime scene investigation or digital forensics. You will learn in state-of-the-art forensic science facilities mirroring operational labs. Upon completion, you will meet the academic requirements to practise law in NSW.

You will acquire a blend of knowledge in constitutional, civil, criminal, commercial, tort, and ethics law, alongside electives tailored to your scientific pursuits. The Law Honours component allows you to develop advanced research, critical analysis and communication skills that are highly sought after in in the workplace and can be used in further higher degree research such as Master of Laws or PhD.

You will learn through a variety of practical and interactive teaching methods, that focus on real-world scenarios and direct application of knowledge and skills.

Please note that this is an exit-only course. There is no direct admission to it. Current UTS students who meet the criteria for honours may be able to submit an Internal Course Transfer (Graduating) application to exit with this course. Check with the UTS Student Centre.

The program provides full-time study for students wishing to obtain a professional legal qualification that satisfies the academic requirements only for admission as a lawyer together with forensic science.

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.

Students can choose from four majors: biology, chemistry, crime scene investigation, and digital forensics. The course is well regarded, with strong links to industries such as the federal and state police services, national and international forensic institutions, and government laboratories.