Bachelor of Criminology / BSc - Forensic Biology and Toxicology in Murdoch Australia | Murdoch University

Channel your inquisitive nature into exploring crime through a scientific lens. This distinctive Western Australian program emphasizes biology, life sciences, and forensic disciplines like DNA analysis and toxicology. Move beyond television portrayals – this is authentic forensic science. Master the identification of sharp force trauma, techniques for determining time of death, and the application of scientific methods in criminal investigations. Professional terminology including forensic palynology (linking suspects to crime scenes via pollen), forensic anthropology (examining skeletal remains), and forensic entomology (studying decomposition insects) will become integral to your expertise.

Gain practical skills in bloodstain pattern interpretation and test your abilities in laboratory settings, examining fingerprint characteristics and identification markers. The curriculum also covers wildlife crime investigation using DNA techniques identical to those employed in identifying elephant ivory and rhino horn. Through state-of-the-art analytical equipment, you'll learn to detect toxins in bodily fluids and tainted products, building crucial investigative skills. The program combines technical training with hands-on practice in forensic DNA profiling and human sample analysis through simulated case studies.