Overview

The Forensic Science program from Deakin University exposes you to the full scope of modern forensic science, from simulated crime scenes to courtroom presentations. With a strong focus on practical training, you will graduate with the skills needed to confidently examine, interpret and present forensic evidence.

Enhance your courtroom skills by building knowledge of the science behind criminal investigations and gain practical experience in our unique crime scene training facility.

In this comprehensive and flexible degree, you will cover a wide range of disciplines including illicit drugs analysis, DNA analysis and more. You can customise your degree to your interests by selecting to specialise in forensic biology or forensic chemistry. You’ll then learn how to apply modern forensic analysis in authentic environments like Deakin’s purpose-built training facilities.

Career opportunities:

Through your extensive practical training, you’ll graduate with the technical and soft skills needed to thrive in a range of areas including:

forensic laboratories
insurance investigations
risk analysis
research science
policing
government institutions
chemical, biological, food and pharmaceutical industries.

Accreditation

The Bachelor of Forensic Science has been professionally accredited by the Chartered Society of Forensic Sciences

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Laboratory and Fieldwork Safety Induction Program

Cells and Genes

Chemistry in Our World

Biology: Form and Function

Chemistry for the Professional Sciences

Career Tools for Employability

Biochemistry

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-21 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-03-01 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

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Credits

24 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Geelong, Australia

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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General requirements

CRICOS code: 073106G Waurn Ponds (Geelong)
Prerequisite subjects

Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English EAL (English as an additional language) or at least 20 in English other than EAL.

ATAR

This course uses the ATAR as part of its selection consideration

Personal statement

If you wish for your professional, work, life or community experience to be considered you are required to complete and submit a personal statement

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

42400 AUD / year

≈ 42400 AUD / year
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Citizens or residents

10292 AUD / year

≈ 10292 AUD / year

Additional Details

Domestic students: Commonwealth supported place (CSP)

Living costs

Geelong

Australia

1000 - 2000 AUD / month

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