Master of Forensic Science (3741)
- Approved Abbreviation: MForSc
- Western Sydney University Program Code: 3741
- AQF Level: 9
This program applies to students who commenced in University of Florida, Term 3 2021 or later.
Students should follow the program structure for the session start date relevant to the year they commenced.
Commencement Year 2017 - 3741.1 Master of Forensic Science
The program is designed for applicants who need advanced level knowledge across a range of forensic disciplines including crime scene investigation, fingerprint detection and identification, forensic chemistry, forensic biology, forensic toxicology, illicit drug analysis, and forensic medicine. The fully-online nature of the subjects and the flexibility available with subject selection means that the program can be adapted to suit applicants working or intending to work in areas that include forensic science laboratories, toxicology and pathology laboratories, drug assessment agencies, customs and border protection, law enforcement, and areas related to national security. The Master of Forensic Science includes two compulsory research subjects.
- This program is part of a collaborative education partnership with the University of Florida and the University of Lausanne.
Early Exits
Students may exit this program on completion of 40 credit points with a 3743 Graduate Certificate in Forensic Science or on completion of 80 credit points with a 3742 Graduate Diploma in Forensic Science
Study Mode
One and a half years full-time or three years part-time
Program Advice
Prospective students should visit the following websites for general enquiries about this program.
Enquire about this program| Local Admission | International Admission |
Location
| Campus | Attendance | Mode | Advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online | Full Time | Online | See above |
| Online | Part Time | Online | See above |
Admission
Applicants must have successfully completed an undergraduate degree in natural or physical sciences.
It is recommended that applicants have completed chemistry and biology subjects in their undergraduate degree.
Applicants seeking admission on the basis of work experience must support their application with a Statement of Service for all work experience listed on the application.
Applications from Australian and New Zealand citizens and holders of permanent resident visas must be made via the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC). Use the links below to apply via UAC or Western Sydney University. Applications made directly to Western Sydney do not have an application fee.
Applicants who have undertaken studies overseas may have to provide proof of proficiency in English. Local and International applicants who are applying through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) will find details of minimum English proficiency requirements and acceptable proof on the UAC website. Local applicants applying directly to the University should also use the information provided on the UAC website.
http://www.uac.edu.au/
https://westernsydney.uac.edu.au/ws/
Overseas qualifications must be deemed by the Australian Education International - National Office of Overseas Skills Recognition (AEI-NOOSR) to be equivalent to Australian qualifications in order to be considered by UAC and Western Sydney University.
Program Structure
Qualification for this award requires the successful completion of 120 credit points including the subjects listed below.
Students may exit with a Graduate Diploma (80 credit points) or Graduate Certificate (40 credit points) on completion of the relevant subjects. Refer to links below for structure requirements for these two exit awards.
| Subject | Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| Compulsory Subjects (30 Credit Points) | ||
| NATS 5001 | Crime Scene Investigation (PG) | 10 |
| NATS 7026 | Forensic Research 1 | 10 |
| NATS 7027 | Forensic Research 2 | 10 |
| Select at least 20 credit points from the following | 20 | |
| Advanced Criminalistics | ||
| Biological Agents 1 | ||
| Environmental Forensics 1 | ||
| Environmental Forensics 2 | ||
| Explosives | ||
| Fingerprint Detection and Identification | ||
| Select the remaining credit points from the following | 70 | |
| Biological Agents 2 | ||
| Blood Distribution and Spatter | ||
| Drug Biotransformation and Molecular Mechanisms of Toxicity | ||
| Forensic Analysis of DNA | ||
| Forensic Analysis of DNA 2 | ||
| Forensic Anthropology (PG) | ||
| Forensic Digital Imaging | ||
| Forensic Genetics | ||
| Forensic Immunology | ||
| Forensic Medicine I | ||
| Forensic Medicine II | ||
| Forensic Toxicology I | ||
| Forensic Toxicology II | ||
| General Toxicology | ||
| Medicinal Chemistry of Drugs of Abuse | ||
| Natural Medicinal Products | ||
| Pharmaceutical Analysis | ||
| Synthetic Medicinal Chemistry | ||
| Toxic Substances | ||
| Toxicology of Chemical Weapons | ||
| Total Credit Points | 120 | |
Equivalent Subjects
The subjects listed below count towards completion of the program for students who may have passed subjects in the list below in 2017 or earlier.
NATS 7021 - Forensic Entomology