Overview

This Bachelor of Criminology and Bachelor of Science combined degree offered at Murdoch University is the only degree of its kind in Western Australia. Study a Bachelor of Criminology with a Bachelor of Science in Forensic Biology and Toxicology to gain a unique set of skills and expand your career options.

You’ll learn about a range of forensic disciplines including forensic palynology (the use of pollen grains to connect a suspect with a crime scene), the pathology of asphyxiation, electrocution, gunshot wounds and fatal fire injuries, as well as how to recognise blunt and sharp force injuries and the weapons that cause them.

In criminology, you’ll have the option to specialise in Legal Studies, Criminal Behaviour, Crime Science or White Collar and Corporate Crime. You’ll learn what’s behind the motivations and patterns of criminal behaviour in Australia, the science that helps solve major crime, and how our justice system works in Australia.

3 reasons to study a combined degree in Criminology and Forensic Biology and Toxicology at Murdoch

This combined degree is not offered anywhere else in Australia.

Study the latest analytical techniques for toxicology in our state-of-the-art laboratory, which is part of the Australian National Phenome Centre.

Be mentored by real-life criminologists who will inspire you to investigate social and crime problems from a range of perspectives.

Your future career

Studying a combined degree in Criminology and Forensic Biology and Toxicology will set you up for a career in either the criminal justice system or forensics. Careers could include:

Criminologist

Forensic Investigator or Scientist

Laboratory Analyst

State or Federal Police Law Enforcement Officers

Intelligence Officer

Health Department or Hospital Researcher

You’ll graduate with the skills you need to pursue roles within the court and corrections, police services, youth work, community groups, government departments and criminal forensics.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Real World Learning

Presenting in Public: Writing and Performing for Professional Contexts

Wandju Boodja (Welcome to Country)

Design Thinking for Innovation

Forensic Science and Miscarriages of Justice

Applied Statistics

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-06 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-02-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-14 00:00:00 , National

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Tertiary Institutions Service Centre (TISC) deadline for national: 14 January. You can also directly to Murdoch or through an agent.

Language

English

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Credits

96 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Perth, Australia

Disciplines

Natural Sciences Criminology View 103 other Bachelors in Criminology in Australia

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Academic requirements

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

English requirements

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General requirements

CRICOS code: 096885G

International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma: Total score of 24 or higher

French Baccalaureate: Grade average of 10 or higher

GCE A Levels: Minimum of 6 points taken from the best 2 or 3 subjects where A*=6, A=5, B=4, C=3, D=2, E=1 (AS Levels are equivalent to half points e.g. A=2.5, B=2 etc.) or higher

Other ways to qualify for entry - Successful completion of one of the following:

A recognised post-secondary (post high school) course.

University preparation (foundation) studies.

One year study at a recognised tertiary or higher education institution.

Two units completed at an Australian University or Open Universities Australia (OUA).

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

41990 AUD / year

≈ 41990 AUD / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

14043 AUD / year

≈ 14043 AUD / year

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The indicative fee is based on the applicable Commonwealth Supported Fee.

Living costs

Perth

Australia

1328 - 2367 AUD / month

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3 reasons to study a combined degree in Criminology and Forensic Biology and Toxicology at Murdoch

Your future career

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Programme Structure

Check out the full curriculum

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Perth

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