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Study Forensic Science

With the world-class UTS Bachelor of Forensic Science majoring in Biology, you'll deploy your advanced scientific skills to analyse and process biological traces to assist in the investigation of crime and better understanding of the criminal phenomena.

You'll develop advanced capacities in areas like molecular biology, DNA profiling and advanced genotyping technologies and get hands-on experience with crime scene, laboratory, courtroom and intelligence processes. With the specialised skills to identify and interpret biological traces like blood, saliva, hair and more, you'll be ready to deploy your scientific competencies on the front line of this critical profession. \ \ Part of the UTS Faculty of Science.

Key features

Forensic Science
Analytical chemistry
Organic Chemistry
Chemical Criminalistics
Crime Scene Investigation
Forensic toxicology
Advanced problem solving and Critical Thinking
Data analysis and interpretation

Why study Science and Mathematics at UTS?

With a science and maths degree at UTS, you’ll learn how to answer the big questions of tomorrow and make a positive social impact. We offer practical, relevant and innovative programs that enable you to work across multiple fields.

Study in world-class facilities, including Australia’s first Super Lab, and look for trace in our forensic crime scene labs or explore speciality maths, computing, and quantum physics facilities stocked with the latest industry equipment.

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UTS is ranked among the world’s top 5 universities for Legal Medicine.

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of our Physical Sciences, Environmental Sciences, Chemistry and Genetics research is ranked at or above world standard.

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Employment projections

## 233,600 increase in jobs

Professional, Scientific and Technical Services is Australia’s second-largest growth industry.

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Your future career

With this degree, you'll have the advanced knowledge of forensic chemistry required to kick-start a rewarding, fascinating career in this critical field. With extensive practical experience, you'll have the skills and expertise required to enter forensic science laboratories to assist in the investigation of crime.

You can expect to be prepared for a career working in areas such as state and federal policing and criminal justice, government and scientific research organisations (CSIRO, ANSTO, customs and immigration) or purse higher learning through a postgraduate degree.

With this, you'll have everything you need to take on a variety of exciting roles in forensics and professional science.

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check_circle Clinical Toxicologist
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“The Bachelor of Forensic Science is a very hands-on degree. It includes a lot of practicals in labs and crime scenes. When I finish my studies I will apply for jobs that focus on forensic science or chemistry.”

Sophie Torrens

Bachelor of Forensic Science

Find out more

Keep exploring Forensic Science or visit the handbook for detailed information about this major.

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