Bachelor of Forensic Science
Course summary for current students
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G = Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus
S = Geelong Waterfront Campus
W =Warrnambool Campus
X = Off campus
| Award granted | Bachelor of Forensic Science |
|---|---|
| Campus | Offered at Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus |
| Duration | 3 years full time or part time equivalent |
| CRICOS course code | 073106G |
| Deakin course code | S324 |
Course sub-headings
- Course overview
- Fees and charges
- Course rules
- Major sequences
- Course structure
- Details of major sequences
Course overview
Deakin's Bachelor of Forensic Science aims to provide formal training in the skills and techniques essential to modern forensic science, including the examination and presentation of scientific evidence.
The course combines studies in biology, chemistry, biochemical and chemical analysis, statistical analysis and molecular biology. You will also undertake studies in criminology, including the examination and interpretation of evidence and courtroom skills.
The course has extensive industry links with local and Australian forensic organisations, and features guest lecturers and site visits in collaboration with leading forensic organisations.
Fees and charges
Unit fees can be viewed within individual unit descriptions. You can search for a unit using the Unit Search.
Please be aware:
- Fees are calculated on a per unit basis
- Fees charged will depend on the individual units chosen
- Fees per unit/credit point may increase annually due to rises in the cost of course delivery and services
Course rules
The course comprises a total of 24 credit points, which must include the following:
- 12 core units
- Completion of SLE010 Laboratory and Fieldwork Safety Induction Program (0 credit‐point compulsory unit)
- no more than 10 credit points at level 1
- at least 6 credit points at level 3 (at least 4 must be Science course grouped)
- Completion of a major sequence in either: Forensic Chemistry or Forensic Biology
Students may use up to eight of their remaining electives on units offered outside the Faculty such as units in Criminology, for example.
Major sequences
Course structure
Core units
Level 1
Trimester 1
| SLE111 | Cells and Genes (B, G) |
| SLE131 | Principles of Chemistry (B, G) |
| SIT191 | Introduction to Statistics (G, X) |
| ASL113 | Understanding Crime (G, X) |
| SLE010 | Laboratory and Fieldwork Safety Induction Program (B, G, W) * |
*SLE010 is a 0-credit-point compulsory unit
Trimester 2
| SLE132 | Biology: Form and Function (B, G) |
| SLE152 | Chemistry of Life (B, G) |
| SLE112 | Fundamentals of Forensic Science (G) |
| ASL111 | Understanding Criminal Justice (G, X) |
Level 2
Trimester 1
| SLE212 | Biochemistry (B, G) |
| SLE213 | Introduction to Spectroscopic Principles (G) |
Trimester 2
| SLE208 | Forensic Biology (G) |
Level 3
Trimester 2
| SLE313 | Forensic Analysis and Interpretation (G) |
Details of major sequences
Students must complete a major sequence in either Forensic Biology or Forensic Chemistry on top of the core unit requirements:
Forensic Biology - unit set code MJ-S000049
| SLE111 | Cells and Genes (B, G) * |
| SLE132 | Biology: Form and Function (B, G) * |
| SLE211 | Principles of Physiology (B, G) |
| SLE212 | Biochemistry (B, G) * |
| SLE221 | Anatomy and Physiology (B, G) |
| SLE254 | Genetics (B, G, W) |
| SLE313 | Forensic Analysis and Interpretation (G) * |
| SLE321 | Molecular Biology Techniques (B, G) |
* Already core units in the degree.
Forensic Chemistry - unit set code MJ-SU00015
| SLE131 | Principles of Chemistry (B, G) * |
| SLE152 | Chemistry of Life (B, G) * |
| SLE212 | Biochemistry (B, G) |
| SLE213 | Introduction to Spectroscopic Principles (G) * |
| SLE214 | Organic Chemistry (B, G) |
| SLE229 | Introduction to Separation Science (G) |
| SLE316 | Analytical Chemistry (G) |
| SLE318 | Synthetic and Medicinal Chemistry (G) |
* Already core units in the degree
