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    Bachelor of Science (Forensic Science)

    Western Sydney University

    Western Sydney University

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    Australia, Sydney

    University RankQS Ranking
    384

    Key Facts

    Program Level

    Bachelor

    Study Type

    Full Time

    Delivery

    On Campus

    Course Code

    041144M

    Campuses

    Hawkesbury

    Program Language

    English

    Start & Deadlines

    Next Intake Deadlines2-Mar-2026
    Apply to this program

    Go to the official application for the university

    Duration 3 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    AUD 39,631  / year
    Next Intake 2-Mar-2026

    Bachelor of Science (Forensic Science)

    About

    The Bachelor of Science (Forensic Science) provides students specialised expertise in forensic science including methods of forensic analysis, crime scene investigation, forensic photography, forensic investigation, crime and criminal justice and complex cases. The main employers of forensic scientists are State and Federal police services, State and Commonwealth Government Health Departments and analytical chemistry laboratories. Graduates will be versatile with a wide skills base with (depending on their choice of electives) potential for employment in analytical chemistry and microbiology, quality control and assurance, biochemistry and molecular biology, scientific research, education and the chemical industry.

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    Undergraduate Entry Requirements

    Successful completion of a recognised foundation studies program, 1 year of university studiesor completion of a qualification equivalent to an Australian AQF Certificate IV

    English Program Requirements

    All international students must have a good command of written and spoken English.

    If your first language is English or if you can provide satisfactory evidence that English was the medium of instruction in your secondary or tertiary studies (secondary or tertiary studies completed within 2 years at the time of your commencement at Western Sydney University), you may be considered as meeting the requirement of proficiency in English.

    If English is not your first language or was not the medium of instruction in your secondary or tertiary studies, you are required to demonstrate your proficiency in the English language by achieving a prescribed level in an approved English examination or test before you can receive a full offer of a place.

    IELTS (Academic version)

    6.5 overall score
    Minimum 6.0 in each subtest

    TOEFL Internet-based score

    Total score 82
    Writing 21, Speaking 18, Reading 13, Listening 13

    Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic

    58 overall
    No communication skills less than 50

    Career

    Career Opportunities

    Career opportunities include forensic scientists, crime scene investigators, private investigators and consultants, police officers, drug analysts, researchers and academics, and specialised forensic science practitioners.

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    Alumni

    "A really interesting and exciting program that provides great opportunities. The crime scene house prepares you for real life situations."

    — Alexandra Boyd, Bachelor of Science (Forensic Science)

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee

    AUD 39,631 

    Application Fee

    AUD  
    Western Sydney University

    Bachelor of Science (Forensic Science)

    Western Sydney University

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