Recommended Preparation: WACE Mathematics Applications ATAR, Chemistry ATAR
Introductory units are available in the first year of the course for applicants without this background.
Course overview
Put your curiosity to work as you investigate crime from a scientific viewpoint. Our course is unique in WA as it focuses on biology and life sciences forensics as well as crime scene investigation and chemistry.
Industry terms such as forensic palynology (the use of pollen grains to connect a suspect to a crime scene), forensic anthropology (the identification of skeletal remains) and forensic entomology (the insects that decompose human remains) will become part of your professional vocabulary as you get hands-on training in these areas.
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Other criteria that apply to this course
This course requires students to participate in practical work involving living and dead animals and/or tissues from animals throughout the course.Workplace learning/Internships
The Career Learning Spine forms part of the curriculum in our undergraduate degrees. It is a range of units that are designed to give you the practical, transferable skills you'll rely on for your entire career. Depending on your degree, you'll choose up to three units.Majors
Forensic Biology and Toxicology
Career Opportunities
Crime scene officer, forensic biologist, forensic investigator, forensic toxicologist, wildlife forensic officer
Entry requirements
Review the captured standard entry requirements, English requirements and additional notes for this course.
Standard entry
English requirement
IELTS 6, no band below 6TOEFL iBT 60, no band below 18PTE Academic 50, no band below 50Cambridge C1 Advanced / C2 Proficiency 169, no band below 169
If the student's current English result is below the direct-entry requirement, consider the university's recognised English language pathway or ELICOS package. When the student successfully completes the approved pathway at the required level, the university may accept that pathway for English entry without requiring a new IELTS, TOEFL or PTE result. Always confirm exclusions for professional registration courses and the offer conditions.
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Total students842
#2023Campuses & intake dates
Upcoming intakes
- South StreetWAAugust 2026
- South StreetWAFebruary 2026
- South StreetWA