Overview

This course provides science graduates or equivalent, with professional training in crime scene investigation and access to elective the associated forensic science discipline based units which are delivered disciplines to best international standards. Students develop the theoretical and practical skills relevant to the forensic investigation of volume and serious crimes. … For more content click the Read More button below. Reconstruction of the different crime scene types and processing by the students is emphasised, as is the collection, processing and interpretation of biological and physical evidence. In addition, as a forensic/ crime scene investigator you will undertake (unit dependent) undertake 'capstone' field trips to a dedicated outdoor facility, to process a mock murder scene and a body recovery exercise. The mock scene processing: interpretation, recording/ documentation, evidence collection sources of contamination, quality assurance procedures and the admissibility of evidence are undertaken as a prelude to your the generation of expert witness reports and courtroom testimony.

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Admission requirements

Enrolment restrictions
Entry requirements (onshore)
Entry requirements (transnational)
English language requirements

Learning outcomes

1.

Develop practical skills in both laboratory and field application of forensic science

2.

Communicate effectively with forensic specialists and other relevant stakeholders in both formal and informal environments.

3.

Develop and demonstrate effective teamwork and interpersonal skills in a collaborative interprofessional team.

 

4.

Gather and critically analyse information to solve and manage complex forensic problems.

5.

Reflect on personal capabilities, actions and experiences, in support of lifelong independent learning and formation of a confident professional practitioner.

6.

Acquire the project management skills to initiate, plan, execute, monitor and control a forensic science project.

7.

Systematically retrieve and synthesise evidence, apply scientific methods to independently investigate specific research questions in forensic science, and disseminate findings, including in the context of evidence-based practice.

8.

Consistently demonstrate the professional behaviours and attitudes expected of a forensic specialist, and uphold ethical, legal, and welfare responsibilities, including awareness of their own limitations

 

Additional information

Research areas:Biological Sciences, Chemical Sciences, Law and Legal Studies, Medical and Health Sciences, Physical Sciences