Bachelor of Forensic Science

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Details of major sequences

Forensic Biology^

Campuses

Waurn Ponds (Geelong)


Unit set code

MJ-S000049


Overview

The forensic biology major aims to provide you with the specific biological skills that are very important in the forensic science workplace. These biological-based skills complement the generic forensic science attributes developed in the core units of the course. Study in this area may lead to a career in forensic laboratories, entomology, human anatomy, research science, policing, and biological and food industries.

Students must complete a major sequence in either Forensic Biology or Forensic Chemistry in addition to the core unit requirements.


Units

SLE212Biochemistry

SLE228Forensic Genomics

SLE254Genetics and Genomics

SLE356Advanced Topics in Forensic Biology

SLE357Advanced Cell Biology

SLE340Genomes and Bioinformatics

^Enrolment in a Trimester 3 study period is compulsory


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