# Graduate Diploma in Forensic Science

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## Lead in forensics

The Graduate Diploma in Forensic Science prepares you for professional and specialist work in the discipline of forensic science.

It's designed for professional scientists wishing to update their industry-related skills for career advancement.

Build your knowledge and practice of forensic science alongside developing science management and leadership skills.

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

## Graduate Diploma in Forensic Science

### CODE

**UTS:** C07137 (version 1)

**CRICOS:** 098063G

### DURATION

1 year full time\
2 years part time

### INTAKE

Autumn Session 2026\
Autumn Session 2027

[View important dates](#admissions)

### COURSE FEES

Indicative total tuition fee for domestic students\
$35,155.00

[More on fees](#admissions)\

### LOCATION

City campus

## What you’ll study

This course aims to produce adaptable forensic scientists who are proficient with modern professional practice and technology, and have strong general professional skills.

It contains compulsory core and elective practice-focused forensic science subjects across a range of disciplines from the crime scene to the laboratory.

Professional subjects cover a range of skills crucial to all professional scientists such as project and laboratory management, advanced scientific communication, ethics, innovation and science business models.

You may also have the option of undertaking a short research internship.

## Subjects at a glance

- ### Core subjects

  | Subject Code | Subject Name |
  | --- | --- |
  | 65019 | Foundations of Forensic Science |
  | 65009 | Forensic Inference and Interpretation |
  | 65007 | Biometrics and Identification Sciences |
  | 65006 | Advanced Chemical Criminalistics |
  | 68109 | Advanced Communication Skills in Science |

[See all subjects and majors in the UTS Handbook](https://coursehandbook.uts.edu.au/course/current/c07137)

## Admissions information

## Admissions information

- ### Course description
- ### Important dates
- ### Scholarships and prizes
- ### Course duration
- ### Admission requirements
- ### Domestic course fees
- ### Inherent requirements
- ### Articulation with UTS courses
- ### Important notes

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Find your perfect study spot and enjoy the quiet away from the campus bustle.

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## Why study Science and Mathematics at UTS

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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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