Murdoch,
WA,
Australia
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Master of Forensic Science (Professional Practice) in Murdoch Australia | Murdoch University
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Murdoch Australia
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Qualification
Masters Degree (Coursework)
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
AUD
33,360
(c. USD23,751.35)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
18 months
Over this 18-month program, you'll master key forensic specialties such as bloodstain pattern interpretation (BPA), fingerprint and impression examination, pathology and trauma assessment, anthropological and archaeological techniques, along with forensic DNA and chemical analysis. Designed for science graduates or those with relevant undergraduate degrees, this program equips you with crucial investigative skills. Develop proficiency in sample preparation, contamination prevention, quality control, statistical analysis, and evidentiary standards while training to present expert testimony in court. Through crime scene reconstructions, you'll practice collecting, analyzing, and interpreting biological, chemical, and physical evidence to bridge theory with real-world application. Discover how this practical component stood out for Lilly, who excels in hands-on learning. Our accelerated structure lets you earn a master's degree in just 1.5 years. For those pursuing research, you can extend your studies with an additional year of intensive research, paving the way for PhD advancement through our Master of Forensics (Professional Practice and Research) in just two years.
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Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
University level (AQF Level 7) qualification in Biological Sciences, Chemical Sciences, “Other Natural and Physical Sciences” or relevant Health related fields (Medical, Veterinary or Dental Studies, Nursing, Pharmacy or “Other Health”). Majors in Criminology will be considered if they contain units in a Biological or Chemical Science (i.e. Crime Science) at the discretion of the Academic Chair. Majors in Criminology or other non-cognate degrees that do not contain units in a Biological or Chemical Science cannot gain direct entry to the M1255 because they have not yet demonstrated scientific competency at tertiary level. These students can apply for consideration by the Academic Chair to enrol in the Graduate Certificate in Forensic Science (Professional Practice) (C1131) or Graduate Diploma in Forensic Science (Professional Practice) (G1085). Successfully completing 12 credit points in either of these courses will provide students with evidence of scientific competency required for subsequent admission to the M1255 Both C1131 and G1085 are nested programs within the M1255, thus students who successfully complete units within C1131 or G1085 will receive credit for those units if they transfer to M1255.
English Language requirements: IELTS overall 6.0 with no band below 6.0; CAE - 169 overall with no band below 169; PTE - 50 with no band below 50; TOEFL IBT - 73 with no band less than 18; OET - OET with a minimum of C (250-290) in each of the four components.
Tuition
AUD
33,360