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This course develops educated practitioners who will possess academic knowledge and practical skills in forensic investigations, supported by a unique combination of key law, justice and science units that relate to forensic investigations. The course is recommended for students seeking a rigorous and relevant academic program of study containing a high level of practical skills. In addition to an excellent grounding in the basic sciences and coronial law, students are exposed to experts in specialised area of forensics, laboratory techniques and advocacy. A principle of this course is to provide units and content closely aligned with the technology, equipment, techniques, procedures and law needed for effective forensic investigations. Furthermore, this course will be forward looking and new technologies will be introduced when available. Students will find their studies located in a law and justice framework that will enhance their forensic investigation skills and will be closely linked to research in forensic science.
This course information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester. In particular please check the course requirements and the unit and unit set offerings, as these differ according to course delivery location.
Academic admission standard for the following entry pathways:
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| LAW1113 | Criminal Law I | 15 |
| CRI1102 | Quantitative Research Methods in Criminology & Justice | 15 |
| LAW1600 | Legal Writing and Research | 15 |
| SCI1187 ^ | Form and Function in Biology | 15 |
| Or | ||
| SCC1123 ^ | Chemistry for the Life Sciences | 15 |
Note: Students who have not completed TEE or equivalent chemistry should enrol into SCC1123 Chemistry for life instead of SCI1187 Form and Function in Biology.
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| LAW1214 | Criminal Law II | 15 |
| SCH1143 | Systems Physiology | 15 |
| SCH2142 | Forensic Genetics | 15 |
| SCC1226 | Introduction to Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry | 15 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| CRI2101 | Professional Skills - Case Management | 15 |
| CRI3101 | Professional Ethics | 15 |
| SCH1134 | Human Structure and Function | 15 |
| SCP1132 | Introduction to Physics | 15 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| SCH2143 | Forensic Skills | 15 |
| SCH2141 | Advanced Biomedical Techniques | 15 |
| CRI3108 | Justice and Forensic Science | 15 |
| Plus 1 unit from: | ||
| CSI1101 | Computer Security | 15 |
| CRI1104 | The Psychology of Criminal Behaviour | 15 |
| CRI1105 | Psychology and Criminal Justice | 15 |
| LAW2600 | Terrorism and the Law | 15 |
| SCH2111 | Applied Physiology | 15 |
Or an equivalent unit
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| SCH3216 | Advanced Forensic Skills | 15 |
| LAW3600 | Coronial Law and Mortuary Practice | 15 |
| SCH2235 ^ | Applied Microbiology | 15 |
| Or | ||
| SCH2232 ^ | Medical Biochemistry | 15 |
| Plus 1 unit from: | ||
| CSI3207 | Network Security Fundamentals | 15 |
| LAW4206 | Advanced Criminal Law | 15 |
| CRI3104 | Organised Crime | 15 |
| SCH2226 | Human Molecular Genetics | 15 |
| SCH2235 | Applied Microbiology | 15 |
| SCH2232 | Medical Biochemistry | 15 |
| CSG2305 | Computer Forensics | 15 |
Or an equivalent unit
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| SCH3217 | Forensic Methodology | 15 |
| LAW3106 | Evidence | 15 |
| CRI3107 | Offender Profiling | 15 |
| SCH3236 | Pharmacology | 15 |
^ Core Option
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
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