Forensic Science (Honours)

Overview

The Forensic Science (Honours) program at the University of Technology Sydney delivers a comprehensive learning experience at the intersection of STEM, information technology, law, criminology and social impact coupled with specialist expertise in a choice of four in-demand forensic science disciplines: biology, chemistry, crime scene investigation, and digital forensic science.

The honours degree contains an additional year of study on top of the standard Bachelor of Forensic Science curriculum. This year is dedicated to the acquisition of high-level research skills under the guidance of leading academics and industry practitioners from the acclaimed UTS Centre for Forensic Science.

Course aims   

This course aims to produce professional forensic scientists with highly adaptable and practical scientific skills and to develop critical thinking, communication and research skills.

Careers

Graduates will prepare to make their mark in the world of criminal justice and security by adding high-level research and professional skills to their core forensic science skill sets. Depending on their thesis topic and choice of major in their first three years of study, they can prepare for roles in state and federal policing and criminal justice, government and scientific research organisations (ASIO, CSIRO, ANSTO, customs and immigration), intelligence agencies, or in a wealth of commercial settings where forensic science expertise is highly valued by industry (banking, insurance, consulting, accounting, forensic and cybersecurity organisations).