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  Master of Forensic Science (Professional Practice and Research)


Murdoch University    Science

Full time & Part time See Course Other 2 years
Forensic & Archaeological Sciences (16) Psychology (31)

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The Master of Forensic Science (Professional Practice and Research) is the perfect programme for those with a science background who are interested in assisting in criminal investigations. You'll gain the necessary skills to collect, process, and interpret evidence, reconstruct crime scenes, and deliver courtroom testimony. With strong industry connections, including the Western Australia Police and Australian Federal Police, you'll have the opportunity to learn from experienced forensic practitioners. The programme offers unique experiences, such as working on simulated crime scenes and processing evidence at our Whitby Falls Farm. Graduates can pursue careers as crime scene investigators, forensic biologists, or forensic chemists. Entry requirements include a relevant science degree or completion of the Graduate Certificate/Diploma in Forensic Science.

About the course

If you have a degree in science, or a relevant bachelor's degree, this course will give you the skills you need to help in criminal investigations.

Reconstruct crime scenes as you learn to collect, process and interpret biological, chemical and physical evidence.

Build your expertise in specimen preparation, sources of contamination, quality assurance, statistical interpretation and the admissibility of evidence as you learn to prepare and deliver courtroom testimony.

You’ll complete a one-year research project within your master's degree, giving you specialist knowledge about a topic, and setting you up for potential progression to further research to a PhD.

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Entry Requirements

University level (AQF Level 7) qualification in Biological Sciences, Chemical Sciences, “Other Natural and Physical Sciences” or relevant Health related fields (Medical, Veterinary or Dental Studies, Nursing, Pharmacy or “Other Health”). Majors in Criminology will be considered if they contain units in a Biological or Chemical Sciences (i.e. Crime Science) at the discretion of the Academic Chair. Or Completion of the Graduate Certificate in Forensic Science (Professional Practice) (C1131) or Graduate Diploma in Forensic Science (Professional Practice) (G1085) with a GPA of 2.0 or higher


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