Forensic Science (professional Practice And Research) in Murdoch University, Australia

Forensic Science (professional Practice And Research) in Murdoch University

Course Description

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.

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.

You’ll complete a one-year research project within your master's degree, giving you specialist knowledge about a topic, and setting you up for potential progression to further research to a PhD.

6 reasons to study a Master of Forensic Science at Murdoch

• Learn to apply real forensic techniques through experiencing multiple crime scene rooms on and off campus. The crime scenes are equipped for different crime scenarios and bloodstain pattern interpretation.
• Get valuable field experience at our Murdoch University Whitby Falls Farm, where you’ll process a simulated large-scale homicide and a clandestine grave incident for evidence.
• Take advantage of our strong links with industry including the Western Australia Police, Australian Federal Police, PathWest (Forensic Biology), ChemCentre (Forensic Division), Defence Science and Technology Group, Sexual Assault Resource Centre (SARC), Western Diagnostic Pathology (forensic toxicology) and the Office of the Director of Public Prosecution (DPP).
• Interact with a team of forensic practitioners as you learn from their domestic and international experience across thousands of real forensic cases.
• Attend guest lectures and have your projects co-supervised by representatives from Australian law enforcement, scientists from forensic biology and chemistry laboratories and forensic medical practitioners.
• Looking to complete your Master in just 18 months? We offer a 1.5 year Master of Forensics (Professional Practice)

Develop your skills

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.

Your career

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).

Know more about Studying in Australia

Tuition Fees in Australia (1st Year Average)	BE/Btech: AUD 29109 | MBA: AUD 35139 | MS: AUD 36803 | BBA: AUD 28693 | MEng: AUD 39298 | BSc: AUD 34307 | MIM: AUD 39298 | MFin: AUD 35347 | MArch: AUD 37218 | BHM: AUD 28693 | MIS: AUD 35347 | MEM: AUD 43040
Average Accomodation & Food Costs in Australia	AUD 1680 Per Month Approx
Entrance Exams in Australia	TOEFL: 77 | IELTS: 6.5 | PTE: 57 | GRE: 300 | GMAT: 600
Work and Study in Australia	Permitted for 20 hours/week with a valid study permit.
Post Study Work Permit in Australia	2 Year after graduation depending on the course.
Cost of Student Visa in Australia	AUD 620
Student Visa in Australia	The subclasses for the visa were reduced to two from the eight for convenience. The two visa subclasses are Subclass 500 (for students) and Subclass 590 (For Student Guardian).
Intakes in Australia	There are Two Main Intakes in Australia: February and July.
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Economy in Australia	1.7% (2019e) 2.3% (2020e), 10th Largest in the World by Nominal