Master of Forensic Science (research) (50770)

UWA's admission requirements for some postgraduate courses have changed for Semester 2, 2020 to facilitate student access to study during the COVID-19 situation.

In many cases, these changes may not be extended beyond 2020.

Contact Future Students for more information.This course is designed to provide students with practical experience in independent scientific experimentation and research through the completion of a research project of direct relevance to a forensic anthropology.

Students develop scientific writing skills by compiling a substantial scholarly thesis on their research topic.

Extracted from Master of Forensic Anthropology (research) rules

14. A master's thesis must be a substantial work generally based on independent research which shows a sound knowledge of the subject of the research, evidence of the exercise of some independence of thought and the ability of expression in clear and concise language.

15.(1) A student must submit a thesis after the completion of a course of supervised research and advanced study in a subject or subjects approved by the Board.

(2) The course of supervised research and advanced study may include—

(a) such courses, lectures, seminars and other work as the supervisors or head of school concerned directs; and

(b) studies and investigations culminating in such reports as the supervisors direct and

(c) additional requirements as set out in the rules for the relevant degrees in the Master's by Research Degrees Administered by the Board of the Graduate Research School with Special Admission or Course Requirements.

(3) On the recommendation of the appropriate head of school and supervisors, the Board may prescribe study additional to the requirements of (2).

16. A student must provide particulars of the progress and results of the research to the supervisors from time to time and whenever requested.

See also the rules for the course and the Student Rules.