Bachelor of Forensic Science

Deakin University - Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus

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Overview

Deakin’s professionally accredited Bachelor of Forensic Science 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’ll 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’ll cover a wide range of disciplines including illicit drugs, 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, giving you valuable hands-on experience.

Course information

Prerequisites

Year 12 prerequisites

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

Non-Year 12 prerequisites

As for Year 12 or equivalent, see: www.deakin.edu.au/undergrad-entry.

Majors

Forensic biology, Forensic chemistry, Forensic science.

Potential Career Outcomes

Through your extensive practical training, you’ll graduate with the technical and soft skills needed to thrive in a range of areas. The type of careers this qualification leads to may include Forensic Scientists, Insurance Investigation, Risk Analysis, Accident Investigation, Education, Chemistry Analytical Scientist, Bioanalytical Scientist, State Police, Federal Police

ATAR & Selection Rank

The table below shows the ATAR and Selection Rank information for those offered places wholly or partly on the basis of ATAR in 2023.

ATAR-based offers only, across all offer rounds
ATAR
(excluding adjustment factors)
Selection Rank
(including adjustment factors)
Highest rank to receive an offer95.8598.90
Median rank to receive an offer67.9077.35
Lowest rank to receive an offer50.1561.15

<5 - Less than 5 ATAR-based offers were made

Admission Criteria

Please refer to the Deakin University website for admission criteria information.

Course Seeker

This information is sourced from Course Seeker, a joint initiative between the Australian Government and the Tertiary Admission Centres. View more information on Course Seeker.


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