Graduate Certificate in Forensic Science (Professional Practice)

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, youll 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.

Campus
Duration
Fees
ATAR

Perth campus

Full-time - 0.5 years

$12,060
N/A

Structure

Total credit points: 12

Entry requirements

  • University level (AQF Level 7) qualification in Biological Sciences, Chemical Sciences, other natural and physical sciences or relevant Health related fields (HEIMS fields to be provided to admissions) Or 2 years or more relevant professional experience or training subject to the approval of the Academic Chair.

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