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Bachelor of Science (Medical, Molecular & Forensic Science) in Forensic Chemistry

ProviderMurdoch University
Course code: TISCMUSFCUniversityStudy area: Natural and Physical SciencesData JSON
AttendanceOn campus
Intakes & start datesAugust 2026 · South Street · WA

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.

Course record

Majors
Forensic Biology and Toxicology
Career Opportunities
Crime scene officer, forensic biologist, forensic investigator, forensic toxicologist, wildlife forensic officer
Other Information

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.

Entry requirements

Review the captured standard entry requirements, English requirements and additional notes for this course.

Standard entry

  • All applicants Admissions requirements can be found at the Forensic Biology and Toxicology page. Further information on Admissions pathways for Murdoch can be found in the Admission Pathways Applicants with Vocational Education and Training (VET) study Completed VET qualification of Certificate IV or above. Applicants with work and life experience STAT is accepted for entry. Elements considered: Written English and either Verbal or Quantitative. Mature Age Pathway - An interview and portfolio submission is available to applicants who do not meet Entry Requirements through previous study but who feel they have relevant work and life experience.
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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Student profile

Total students842
#2023
Higher education entry231 · 27.43%
27.43%
School leavers (ATAR)307 · 36.46%
36.46%
Secondary education42 · 4.99%
4.99%
Vocational pathway78 · 9.26%
9.26%
Other entry pathways69 · 7.01%
7.01%
International students125 · 14.85%
14.85%

Campuses & intake dates

Upcoming intakes

  • South StreetWAAugust 2026
  • South StreetWAFebruary 2026
  • South StreetWA