Overview

This Forensic Science (Honours) program from Deakin University will broaden your understanding of a chosen discipline within the field, while building key research and soft skills that enhance your employment options and prepare you for further study.

Honours is an optional year of specialised study that allows you to combine the theory and practical skills gained throughout your undergraduate degree. It is an opportunity to develop your expertise in a field you are passionate about and to gain invaluable research and life skills that will stay with you throughout your career.

Career opportunities:

Graduate with transferable skills that give you a competitive edge in the job market, including data analysis, critical thinking and problem solving.

Your in-depth understanding of your chosen discipline, plus your highly advanced research skills, will set you up to succeed in further study and open up employment opportunities in areas such as:

forensics
insurance investigations
risk analysis
research science
government institutions
chemical, biological, food and pharmaceutical industries

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Research Design and Data Analysis

Advanced Topics in Forensic Science

Honours Biology Research

Honours Chemistry Research

Advanced Topics in Chemistry

Advanced Topics in Forensic Science

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-15 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

8 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Geelong, Australia

Disciplines

Forensic Science View 21 other Bachelors in Forensic Science in Australia

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Academic requirements

GPA

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English requirements

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General requirements

CRICOS code: 060342C Waurn Ponds (Geelong)

Entry will be based on performance in:

a Bachelor degree or major in a related discipline with a WAM (Weighted Average Mark) of at least 65% in all level 3 and level 4 units (for Deakin awards) or final year units (for awards from other providers) OR
other evidence of academic capability judged to be equivalent

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

42400 AUD / year

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Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

9537 AUD / year

≈ 9537 AUD / year

Additional Details

Domestic students: Commonwealth supported place (CSP)

Living costs

Geelong

Australia

1000 - 2000 AUD / month

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