Graduate Certificate in Forensic Science (Professional Practice) (GradCertForSc(ProfessionalPractice))

Graduate Certificate in Forensic Science (Professional Practice) (GradCertForSc(ProfessionalPractice))

Graduate Certificate
6 months
Application deadlines: November 30, May 31
Processing time: 30 days
Full-time, Part-time
Intakes: February 25, July 29
International tuition: A$16,680
Domestic tuition: A$10,080

Program overview

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. Alternatively, if you are already a Police or Forensic professional, you’ll be able to upskill or attain a university qualification in your field. Choose any four of eight postgraduate forensic coursework units where you will to 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.

Study options

Study options
This program can be done
On campus
Part-time

Requirements

Exams:

  • PTE
  • IELTS
  • TOEFL iBT
  • TOEFL PBT
Evidence of studies at university level (AQF Level 7) in biology or biochemistry or chemistry. Applicants who can show equivalent knowledge through vocational training and/or experience will be considered. All students must satisfy Murdoch University's minimum English requirements by demonstrating competency in the English Language.

Career opportunities

You’ll graduate with the specialised skills you need to work with the police, national security and defence or other investigative authorities. Careers could include: Crime Scene or Forensic Investigator Forensic Biologist Forensic Chemist for Police, Fire and Emergency services Forensic Analyst Forensic Researcher (universities or government organisations). You could also find work in pathology laboratories (such as toxicology, molecular diagnostics or paternity testing) or set up your own private consultancy.

Campus location

Perth , Australia

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