Bachelor of Justice Studies/Bachelor of Forensic Studies

Develop an eye for forensic detail and lead crime investigations with UC’s Bachelor of Justice Studies/Bachelor of Forensic Studies double degree.

We’ll give you real world opportunities to apply your scientific knowledge in the areas of crime investigation and the analytical preparation of evidence, and the legal know-how to cross examine expert witnesses and communicate confidently with judges and juries.You’ll be able to demonstrate broad theoretical and technical knowledge in the application of science in legal matters, cross-examine witnesses and master forensic biology and chemistry.

The course will build your understanding of the social and cultural dimensions of the justice system and prepare you to influence and protect your local community.

Career paths?

How about working in federal law enforcement agencies, DNA testing labs, the medical, quarantine and research industries, or as government policy advisor?

Tick!UC’s Bachelor of Justice Studies/Bachelor of Forensic Studies will prepare you to hit the ground running or move up the ladder through numerous careers, from lab technician, researcher, law enforcer and policy advisor to researcher and even environmental protection.Graduates will have the justice and forensic skills and qualifications required to explore roles or progress careers in:

Bachelor of Justice Studies/Bachelor of Forensic Studies (96 credit points) Required - 96 credit points as follows

• Forensic Studies - 48 credit points as follows MJ0042 Major in Forensic Chemistry (21 credit points) Required - Must pass 18 credit points as follows 1516 - Chemistry 1a - 3 cp, Level 1 1517 - Chemistry 1b - 3 cp, Level 1 8043 - Analytical Chemistry - 3 cp, Level 2 8342 - Introduction to Pharmacology and Toxicology - 3 cp, Level 3 8376 - Forensic Chemistry - 3 cp, Level 3 8780 - Forensic Toxicology and Drug Analysis - 3 cp, Level 3 Restricted Choice - Must pass 3 credit points from the following 8375 - Molecular and Cellular Biology - 3 cp, Level 2 10002 - Environmental and Forensic Geochemistry - 3 cp, Level 3 Note:From 2019, unit 8375 has replaced unit 10002 in this major. Students who are required to undertake 8375 elsewhere in their course should select an open elective unit instead. MJ0043 Major in Forensic Biology (21 or 24 credit points) For the 21cp Major - Must pass 21 credit points from the following 483 - Concepts in Biology - 3 cp, Level 1 6510 - Introduction to Microbiology - 3 cp, Level 2 6518 - Human Biochemistry - 3 cp, Level 2 6530 - Biochemistry - 3 cp, Level 2 6531 - Genetics - 3 cp, Level 2 8379 - Forensic Biology - 3 cp, Level 3 8665 - Biosecurity and Microbial Forensics - 3 cp, Level 3 8675 - Population Genetics - 3 cp, Level 3 10001 - Environmental and Forensic Genetics - 3 cp, Level 3 10223 - Genetics and Genomics - 3 cp, Level 2 For the 24cp Major - 24 credit points as follows Required - Must pass 3 credit points as follows8375 - Molecular and Cellular Biology - 3 cp, Level 2 Restricted Choice - Must pass 21 credit points from the following 483 - Concepts in Biology - 3 cp, Level 1 6510 - Introduction to Microbiology - 3 cp, Level 2 6518 - Human Biochemistry - 3 cp, Level 2 6530 - Biochemistry - 3 cp, Level 2 6531 - Genetics - 3 cp, Level 2 8379 - Forensic Biology - 3 cp, Level 3 8665 - Biosecurity and Microbial Forensics - 3 cp, Level 3 8675 - Population Genetics - 3 cp, Level 3 10001 - Environmental and Forensic Genetics - 3 cp, Level 3 10223 - Genetics and Genomics - 3 cp, Level 2 Note:21 credit points major is restricted to students enrolled in double degrees. Required Units - Must pass 6 credit points as follows 8778 - Forensic Science 1 - 3 cp, Level 1 8779 - Forensic Science 2 - 3 cp, Level 2
• Justice Studies - 48 credit points as follows CM0011 Core Major in Justice Studies (24 credit points) Required - Must pass 24 credit points as follows 11251 - Foundations of Law and Justice - 6 cp, Level 1 11252 - Dispute Management - 3 cp, Level 1 11253 - Law and Justice Internship - 3 cp, Level 3 11254 - Capstone Law and Justice - 3 cp, Level 4 11255 - Civil Justice - 3 cp, Level 1 11256 - Criminal Justice - 3 cp, Level 1 11257 - Law and Society - 3 cp, Level 1 SM0029 Specialist Major in Justice Studies (24 credit points) Required - Must pass 12 credit points as follows 11236 - Investigating and Explaining Society - 3 cp, Level 1 11258 - Advocacy and Communication - 3 cp, Level 2 11259 - Gender and the Legal System - 3 cp, Level 2 11260 - Vulnerability and the Law - 3 cp, Level 2 Restricted Choice - Must pass 12 credit points from the following 11195 - Workplace Law in Context - 3 cp, Level 3 11261 - Advanced Criminal Justice - 3 cp, Level 3 11262 - Comparative Law - 3 cp, Level 3 11263 - Current Issues in Law and Justice - 3 cp, Level 2 11264 - Environmental and Planning Law - 3 cp, Level 3 11265 - Family Law - 3 cp, Level 3 11266 - Human Rights in Context - 3 cp, Level 3 11267 - International Law - 3 cp, Level 3 11268 - Law and Justice Internship Extended (6cp) - 6 cp, Level 3 11269 - Law Reform and Social Change - 3 cp, Level 3 11270 - Law, Culture and Creativity - 3 cp, Level 3 11271 - Law, Innovation and Technologies - 3 cp, Level 3 11272 - Law and Justice Research Project - 3 cp, Level 3 11380 - Law and Justice Internship Extended (12cp) - 12 cp, Level 3 11571 - BGL Research Internship - 3 cp, Level 3

Admission Requirements

Admission to this course is based on an entrance rank. A rank can be achieved by the following means:- Year 12 ATAR- other Australian Qualification- work experience- overseas qualificationWe also offer a number of entry initiatives that give you the opportunity to gain entry to the University via alternate pathway programs and admissions schemes. More information is available on our Alternative Entry page: http://www.canberra.edu.au/future-students/applications/apply-now/alternative-entry

Assumed Knowledge

ACT: Biology and/or Chemistry major(s), plus Mathematical Methods major; NSW: Biology and/or Chemistry, plus Mathematics.

Periods Course is Open to New Admissions

Information on admission closing dates can be found here.