Bachelor of Forensic Science
Natural sciences, mathematics and statistics
As a Murdoch Forensic Science student, you could dive into real-life forensics by learning about DNA profiling, blood pattern analysis, and crime scene investigation techniques with a major in Forensic Biology; you could combine chemistry and toxicology to identify drugs, poisons, and solve crimes analysing trace physical evidence such as fibres and paint using advanced lab techniques with a major in Forensic Chemistry and Toxicology; or you could master crime scene analysis, evidence collection
Official- Duration
- 3 years
- Qualification
- Bachelor Degree
- AQF 7
- Campus
- Murdoch
- WA · +1 more campus
- Course code
- CRICOS 117501G
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Course overview
As a Murdoch Forensic Science student, you could dive into real-life forensics by learning about DNA profiling, blood pattern analysis, and crime scene investigation techniques with a major in Forensic Biology; you could combine chemistry and toxicology to identify drugs, poisons, and solve crimes analysing trace physical evidence such as fibres and paint using advanced lab techniques with a major in Forensic Chemistry and Toxicology; or you could master crime scene analysis, evidence collection, and the legal aspects of forensic science by combining these majors with a major in Forensic Investigation.
Entry requirements
Requirements are recorded per intake year and per audience. Meeting them does not guarantee an offer.
Undergraduate admission may be assessed from high-school results, previous study, or relevant work and life experience; the qualifying criteria remain course-specific.
Academic qualifications
Values are shown exactly as the institution publishes them.
GCE A Level
Aggregate 6
33.33%
English language
Band minimums apply in addition to the overall score.
- IELTS AcademicOverall 6L 6 · R 6 · W 6 · S 6
- TOEFL iBTOverall 60L 18 · R 18 · W 18 · S 18
- PTE AcademicOverall 50L 50 · R 50 · W 50 · S 50
- Cambridge C1 AdvancedOverall 169L 169 · R 169 · W 169 · S 169
- Cambridge C2 ProficiencyOverall 169L 169 · R 169 · W 169 · S 169
Additional requirements
Academic entry requirement
Undergraduate admission may be assessed from high-school results, previous study, or relevant work and life experience; the qualifying criteria remain course-specific.
Intakes and tuition
Tuition is recorded per intake with the institution's own basis. Superseded rows are kept so fee changes stay visible.
| Intake | Campus | Starts | Applications close | Tuition | For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 · Rolling intake | — | — | — | $39,240per year | International students |
Where it is taught
References
Official course page, institution website and the sources behind this profile.
- Bachelor of Forensic Sciencemurdoch.edu.au
- Murdoch Universitymurdoch.edu.au
- Admissions and Pathways Guide 2027Official source
- Murdoch University Undergraduate Course Guide 2026–2027Official source
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