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Deakin's accredited Bachelor of Forensic Science immerses you in contemporary forensic practices, from mock crime scenes to legal proceedings. Emphasizing hands-on learning, this program equips graduates with the expertise to analyze, interpret, and effectively communicate forensic findings. Strengthen your legal presentation abilities while mastering investigative science principles through practical training in our specialized crime scene facility.
This adaptable degree explores diverse forensic disciplines such as narcotics examination and genetic profiling. Tailor your studies by focusing on either forensic biology or chemistry. Through Deakin's specialized training environments, you'll gain practical experience applying cutting-edge forensic techniques in realistic settings.
Recent secondary education students
Current Year 12 students (2024)*
Year 12 graduates (2023 and 2022)*
* Includes Victorian, interstate, International Baccalaureate (IB) and New Zealand school leavers.
To be considered for an undergraduate course, you need to meet Deakin’s entry and course-specific requirements, as well as the English language minimum prerequisites.
Non-Year 12 applicants with:
higher education study
Vocational Education and Training (VET) study
work and life experience Or
completed Year 12 in 2021 or earlier.
Completion of one of the following:
2 credit points in an AQF Level 7 bachelor degree
certificate IV or higher in a related discipline
a diploma or higher in any discipline
at least 50% completion of a diploma or higher in a related discipline relevant work and life experience.
English Language Requirements:
IELTS: Overall 6 No band less than 6
TOEFL IBT: 69 Writing 21
TOEFL PBT: 550 Writing 4.5
C1 ADVANCED and C2 PROFICIENCY: 169 No band less than 169
PTE: 50 No less than 50 in each skill
OET: Overall C
DUELI EAP PROGRAM: EAP 3 (60%)