Deakin's Bachelor of Forensic Science combines studies in biology, chemistry, biochemical and chemical analysis, statistical analysis, and molecular biology. You'll learn how to apply forensic analysis including chemical, biological and physical techniques while also learning about the Australian legal system, including how law is developed, criminal and civil law, and the laws of evidence. You'll cover a wide range of disciplines, including toxicology, arson and explosives investigations, analysis of illicit drugs, DNA analysis, bloodstain pattern analysis and entomology, and also undertake studies in criminology. Forensic study will focus on the examination, interpretation and presentation of evidence, and include courtroom presentations. The course has extensive industry links with local and Australian forensic organisations, and features guest speakers from leading forensic organisations.

Completion of secondary school comparable to Australian Year 12 or equivalent academic achievement. IELTS: minimum score of 6.0, with no subscore less than 6.0 or Internet-based (IBT) TOEFL: a score of 65 (no sub-score less than 19) or Paper-based TOEFL: 550 (Writing 4.5) or Pearson Test of English (Academic): an overall score of 52 with no score less than 50