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Forensic Science Major

Effective from 01-JAN-2021 : Code MAAAJI

This major offers students the opportunity to focus on issues and challenges in the forensic sciences. It combines specialised forensics units with instruction in the physical and biological sciences that underpin forensic investigations.

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This unit set 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 unit and unit set offerings, as these differ according to course delivery location.

This Major can be studied in the following courses:

Mode of Delivery

On Campus at Joondalup

Learning Outcomes

  1. Apply broad discipline knowledge to a range of theoretical and practical issues in the field of forensic science.
  2. Think critically to analyse, interpret and conceptualise complex problems in the forensic sciences.
  3. Think creatively to anticipate challenges and generate discipline specific solutions/responses to forensic problems.
  4. Use digital technologies and literacies to access, evaluate and synthesise relevant information from multiple sources.
  5. Communicate disciplinary knowledge and values in professional and public contexts.
  6. Demonstrate a global outlook with respect for cultural diversity, including Indigenous cultural competence when implementing or investigating forensic science projects.
  7. Work collaboratively and demonstrate initiative to implement social, sustainable, and ethical values in the practice of the forensic sciences.
  8. Demonstrate autonomy, accountability and judgement for own learning and professional practice in the field of forensic sciences.

Related Careers

Forensic Investigator, Laboratory Technician, Forensic Laboratory Technician, Scene-of-Crime Technician

Employment Opportunities

Employment opportunities exist in policing, criminal investigations, justice, health, pathology and chemical laboratories.

Major Structure

Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
SCH1133Human Genetics15
CSI1101Computer Security15
SCH2142Forensic Genetics15
SCH2143Forensic Skills15
CSG2305Computer Forensics15
SCH3216Advanced Forensic Skills15
SCH3217Forensic Methodology15
LAW3600Coronial Law and Mortuary Practice15

Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

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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