Details
Structure
Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
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SCH2142 | Forensic Genetics | 15 |
SCH2143 | Forensic Skills | 15 |
SCH3216 | Advanced Forensic Skills | 15 |
SCH3217 | Forensic Methodology | 15 |
LAW3600 | Coronial Law and Mortuary Practice | 15 |
SCC1111 | General Chemistry | 15 |
SCC2301 | Forensic and Analytical Chemistry | 15 |
CRI2115 | Psychology and Criminal Justice | 15 |
For more detailed unit information for this Major take a look at our Handbook. To organise your life for next semester visit the Teaching timetable.
Student handbookNotes
Learning Outcomes
- Apply broad discipline knowledge to a range of theoretical and practical issues in the field of forensic science.
- Think critically to analyse, interpret and conceptualise complex problems in the forensic sciences.
- Think creatively to anticipate challenges and generate discipline specific solutions/responses to forensic problems.
- Use digital technologies and literacies to access, evaluate and synthesise relevant information from multiple sources.
- Communicate disciplinary knowledge and values in professional and public contexts.
- Demonstrate a global outlook with respect for cultural diversity, including Indigenous cultural competence when implementing or investigating forensic science projects.
- Work collaboratively and demonstrate initiative to implement social, sustainable, and ethical values in the practice of the forensic sciences.
- Demonstrate autonomy, accountability and judgement for own learning and professional practice in the field of forensic sciences.
Career Opportunities
Employment opportunities
Employment opportunities exist in policing, criminal investigations, justice, health, research, pathology and chemical laboratories.
Possible future job titles
Forensic Investigator, Laboratory Technician, Forensic Laboratory Technician, Scene-of-Crime Technician