C04392v1 Master of Forensic Science (Extension)
University of Technology Sydney
About
The Master of Forensic Science (Extension) prepares students for professional and specialist work in the discipline of forensic science and is designed for professional scientists wishing to update and broaden their scientific and professional skillset with managerial/business acumen or research experience.This course is designed to expand students' knowledge and practice of forensic science alongside developing science management and leadership skills.
The course contains compulsory core and elective practice-focused forensic science subjects across a range of disciplines from the crime scene to the laboratory.
Professional subjects covering a range of skills crucial to all professional scientists – such as project and laboratory management, advanced scientific communication, ethics, innovation and science business models – complete the course.
The final session of electives allows students to complement their existing skillset using tailored subjects from related disciplines across health, engineering and business, or to study a current problem in their discipline area by undertaking a research internship (subject to approval by the faculty).For students with suitable achievement levels, an opportunity to undertake a more substantial research project is available by transferring into the Master of Philosophy in Forensic Science (C04393).
For those considering a research degree, the Master of Philosophy provides a pathway to a PhD.
Structure
The course requires 96 credit points of study, comprising 24 credit points of professional stream subjects, 48 credit points of core subjects and 24 credit points of electives.
Course completion requirements
| course | credit |
|---|---|
| STM91294 Core subjects (Forensic Science) | 48cp |
| STM91284 Professional stream (Science PG) | 24cp |
| CBK91767 Electives (Science PG) | 24cp |
| Total | 96cp |
Course program
The following examples show typical full-time programs for students commencing in Autumn or Spring sessions.
Autumn commencing, full time
Year 1
Autumn session
| course | credit |
|---|---|
| 68109 Advanced Communication Skills in Science | 6cp |
| 65019 Foundations of Forensic Science | 8cp |
| Select 10 credit points from the following: | 10cp |
| 60107 Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Commercialisation | |
| 60105 Ethics in Human Research | |
| 60102 Ethics in Animal Research | |
| 60116 Risk Assessment and Management for Science | |
| 60119 Science Business Models and Intellectual Property | |
Spring session
| course | credit |
|---|---|
| 65009 Forensic Inference and Interpretation | 8cp |
| Select 16 credit points from the following: | 16cp |
| 65006 Advanced Chemical Criminalistics | |
| 65007 Biometrics and Identification Sciences | |
| 65015 Forensic Science Research Internship Project A | |
| 65016 Forensic Science Research Internship Project B | |
| 65017 Forensic Science Research Internship Project C | |
| 65018 Forensic Science Research Internship Project D | |
Year 2
Autumn session
| course | credit |
|---|---|
| 60117 Understanding Data and Statistical Design | 6cp |
| Select 2 credit points from the following: | 2cp |
| 60105 Ethics in Human Research | |
| 60102 Ethics in Animal Research | |
| 60116 Risk Assessment and Management for Science | |
| Select 16 credit points from the following: | 16cp |
| 65015 Forensic Science Research Internship Project A | |
| 65016 Forensic Science Research Internship Project B | |
| 65017 Forensic Science Research Internship Project C | |
| 65018 Forensic Science Research Internship Project D | |
| 65008 Crime Scene Investigation and Management | |
| 65010 Forensic Toxicology and Drug Analysis | |
Spring session
| course | credit |
|---|---|
| CBK91767 Electives (Science PG) | 24cp |
Spring commencing, full time
Year 1
Spring session
| course | credit |
|---|---|
| 68109 Advanced Communication Skills in Science | 6cp |
| 65019 Foundations of Forensic Science | 8cp |
| 65009 Forensic Inference and Interpretation | 8cp |
| Select 2 credit points from the following: | 2cp |
| 60106 Research Proposal Writing | |
| 60109 Professional Science Document Writing | |
| 60116 Risk Assessment and Management for Science | |
Year 2
Autumn session
| course | credit |
|---|---|
| 60117 Understanding Data and Statistical Design | 6cp |
| Select 10 credit points from the following: | 10cp |
| 60107 Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Commercialisation | |
| 60105 Ethics in Human Research | |
| 60102 Ethics in Animal Research | |
| 60116 Risk Assessment and Management for Science | |
| 60119 Science Business Models and Intellectual Property | |
| Select 8 credit points from the following: | 8cp |
| 65008 Crime Scene Investigation and Management | |
| 65010 Forensic Toxicology and Drug Analysis | |
| 65015 Forensic Science Research Internship Project A | |
| 65016 Forensic Science Research Internship Project B | |
Spring session
| course | credit |
|---|---|
| Select 24 credit points from the following: | 24cp |
| 65006 Advanced Chemical Criminalistics | |
| 65007 Biometrics and Identification Sciences | |
| 65015 Forensic Science Research Internship Project A | |
| 65016 Forensic Science Research Internship Project B | |
| 65017 Forensic Science Research Internship Project C | |
| 65018 Forensic Science Research Internship Project D | |
Year 3
Autumn session
| course | credit |
|---|---|
| CBK91767 Electives (Science PG) | 24cp |
Entry requirements
Applicants must have completed a UTS recognised bachelor's degree, or an equivalent or higher qualification, or submitted other evidence of general and professional qualifications that demonstrates potential to pursue graduate studies.
Entry into the course requires the completion of a bachelor's, master's, graduate diploma, graduate certificate qualification in chemical sciences, biochemistry and cell biology, human biology, forensic science or medical science.
The English proficiency requirement for international students or local applicants with international qualifications is: Academic IELTS: 6.5 overall with a writing score of 6.0; or TOEFL: paper based: 550-583 overall with TWE of 4.5, internet based: 79-93 overall with a writing score of 21; or AE5: Pass; or PTE: 58-64; or CAE: 176-184.
Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.
International students
Visa requirement: To obtain a student visa to study in Australia, international students must enrol full time and on campus. Australian student visa regulations also require international students studying on student visas to complete the course within the standard full-time duration. Students can extend their courses only in exceptional circumstances.
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