# Master of Forensic Science (Extension)

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## Lead in forensics

The Master of Forensic Science (Extension) is one of Australia's leading qualifications in this niche scientific discipline, combining hands-on advanced forensic science practice with high-level professional and research skills acquisition.

Our research-informed curriculum is focused on highly practical, case-based activities that take place in world-class facilities designed to replicate real forensic science environments.

As an extension degree, this course includes an additional 24 credit points of electives beyond the standard curriculum and can be completed in two years of full-time study.

Part of the [Faculty of Science](https://www.uts.edu.au/EPiServer/CMS/Content/,,9/about/faculties-and-schools/science/?epieditmode=false).

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## EXPLORE

## Master of Forensic Science (Extension)

### CODE

**UTS:** C04392 (version 1)

**CRICOS:** 098060M

### DURATION

2 years full time\
4 years part time

### INTAKE

Autumn Session 2026\
Spring Session 2026\
Autumn Session 2027\
Spring Session 2027

[View important dates](#admissions)

### COURSE FEES

Indicative total tuition fee for government-supported domestic students\
$19,312.00

Indicative total tuition fee for domestic students\
$71,892.00

[More on fees](#admissions)\

### LOCATION

City campus

## What you’ll study

This course is focused on developing you for leadership roles in forensic science. Course content reflects the needs and priorities of the global forensic science profession.

You'll complete two core subjects designed to help you develop the practical, interpretive and investigative skills required to succeed in a forensic science career. From there, you can shape your degree by building specialist skills in domains of your choosing.

If you achieve a credit average in your first year of study you can apply to transfer into the Master of Philosophy in Forensic Science.

## Subjects at a glance

- ### Core subjects

  | Subject Code | Subject Name |
  | --- | --- |
  | 65019 | Foundations of Forensic Science |
  | 65009 | Forensic Inference and Interpretation |
  | 65006 | Advanced Chemical Criminalistics |
  | 65007 | Biometrics and Identification Sciences |
  | 65010 | Forensic Toxicology and Drug Analysis |
  | 65035 | Forensic Science Capstone Project |
  | 68109 | Advanced Communication Skills in Science |
  | 60117 | Understanding Data and Statistical Design |

[See all subjects and majors in the UTS Handbook](https://coursehandbook.uts.edu.au/course/current/c04392)

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Study in world-class facilities, including Australia's first [Super Lab](https://www.uts.edu.au/about/locations-facilities/the-science-super-lab), and look for trace in our [forensic crime scene labs](https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=EDGmuYhGFbJ) or explore speciality maths, computing, and quantum physics [facilities](https://www.uts.edu.au/about/locations-facilities/science) stocked with the latest industry equipment.

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