Forensic biology (Bachelor of Forensic Science/Bachelor of Criminology)

Major

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, 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.

Read More

Key information

Campuses

Waurn Ponds (Geelong)

Unit set code

MJ-S000049

Explore units

Units

  • Biochemistry
  • Forensic Genomics
  • Genetics and Genomics
  • Advanced Topics in Forensic Biology
  • Advanced Cell Biology
  • Genomes and Bioinformatics
  • ^Enrolment in a Trimester 3 study period is compulsory