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FORENSIC SCIENCE

Use science to discover the truth

Why study Forensic Science at Flinders

The field of forensic science spans a wide range of scientific disciplines, giving you the opportunity to explore areas including molecular biology, spectroscopy and data analysis, separation science, and chemical criminalistics.

You’ll learn how to perform both physical and chemical analyses on evidence like material, and develop practical skills that will help you analyse and identify evidence such as illicit drugs, human body fluids, and trace evidence such as textile fibres, gun-shot residues and glass.

Challenging and rewarding, a career in forensic science will see you applying scientific methods to help solve crimes.

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Undergraduate courses

Bachelor of Science (Chemical Sciences)

Bachelor of Science (Honours) (Chemical Sciences)

Bachelor of Arts and Science

Bachelor of Science (Forensic and Analytical Science)

Bachelor of Science (Honours) (Forensic and Analytical Science)

Bachelor of Science (Forensic and Analytical Science Pathway)

Bachelor of Science (Honours) (Enhanced Program for High Achievers)

Postgraduate courses

Master of Forensic Science

Master of Science (Chemistry)

Graduate Diploma in Research Methods

Higher degree by research

Master of Science

Doctor of Philosophy

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Forensic and Analytical Science at Flinders

Undertake one of two streams. Forensic and analytical chemistry combines the practices of analytical chemistry and forensic investigation. Forensic biology uses aspects of life sciences to examine biological material in a forensic context. The degree weaves core analytical skills with the principles, knowledge and practices of forensic biology and forensic chemistry.

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Gain diverse knowledge and skillsets

Throughout your studies, you’ll develop a diverse set of scientific skills to prepare you for a range of career opportunities. Combined with a wide range of flexible electives to allow you to pursue your interests such as chemical sciences, nanotechnology and more.

Get career-ready with practical experiences

Gain hands-on experience in our laboratories and undertake practical research in the field. There are opportunities to carry out honours research with an industry partner such as Forensic Science SA, South Australian Police or the Defence Science Technology Group.

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Career Opportunities

Forensic chemist, forensic biologist or forensic
toxicologist
Analytical chemist
Forensic technical assistant
Formulation chemist
Graduate chemist
Science communicator
Secondary science teacher.

Potential Employers

chemical, pharmaceutical, food, marine chemical investigations, and forensic industries
forensic, analytical, winery and environmental laboratories
government agencies
educational institutions.

Flinders University is very welcoming, especially to new students as there are so many people looking out for you throughout your years of studying. There are many different courses and ranges available for students to choose from, helping you develop the skills and techniques required for the outside world. Flinders will assist you in applying your knowledge and skill sets throughout your degree and prepare you for the future.”

Mary Do, Bachelor of Science (Forensic and Analytical Science) Honours

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