Master of Forensic Science (Professional Practice and Research) (MForSc(ProfessionalPracticeRes))

Master of Forensic Science (Professional Practice and Research) (MForSc(ProfessionalPracticeRes))

Master degree
24 months
Application deadlines: November 30, May 31
Processing time: 30 days
Full-time, Part-time
Intakes: February 25, July 29
International tuition: A$33,360
Domestic tuition: A$20,160

Program overview

Build essential skills and knowledge to meet your career or study goals. Topics you’ll cover include: bloodstain pattern analysis chemical criminalistsics, including forensic toxicology, trace analysis, illicit drug identification and HAZMAT scenes digital, cyber and emerging forensic disciplines forensic anthropology and archaeology and clandestine grave examination fingerprint and impression evidence collection and analysis expert witness and courtroom skills.

Study options

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

Requirements

Exams:

  • PTE
  • TOEFL PBT
  • IELTS
  • TOEFL iBT
A recognised Bachelor Degree (AQF Level 7) with evidence of studies in biology or biochemistry or chemistry, 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. 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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