C07137v1 Graduate Diploma in Forensic Science
University of Technology Sydney
About
The Graduate Diploma in Forensic Science prepares students for professional and specialist work in the discipline of forensic science and is designed for professional scientists wishing to update their industry-related skills for career advancement.This course is designed to build 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.
Students also have the option of undertaking a short research internship, subject to approval by the faculty.
Structure
The course requires 48 credit points of study, with 32 credit points chosen from core discipline subjects and 16 credit points from professional stream subjects.
Course completion requirements
| course | credit |
|---|---|
| STM91293 Core subjects (Forensic Science) | 32cp |
| STM91285 Professional stream (Science PG) | 16cp |
| Total | 48cp |
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 |
|---|---|
| 60117 Understanding Data and Statistical Design | 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 | |
| 68109 Advanced Communication Skills in Science | |
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 | |
Spring commencing, full time
Year 1
Spring session
| course | credit |
|---|---|
| 65019 Foundations of Forensic Science | 8cp |
| 65009 Forensic Inference and Interpretation | 8cp |
| Select 8 credit points from the following: | 8cp |
| 65006 Advanced Chemical Criminalistics | |
| 65007 Biometrics and Identification Sciences | |
| 65015 Forensic Science Research Internship Project A | |
| 65016 Forensic Science Research Internship Project B | |
Year 2
Autumn session
| course | credit |
|---|---|
| Select 8 credit points from the following: | 8cp |
| 65008 Crime Scene Investigation and Management | |
| 65015 Forensic Science Research Internship Project A | |
| 65016 Forensic Science Research Internship Project B | |
| 65010 Forensic Toxicology and Drug Analysis | |
| 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 | |
| 68109 Advanced Communication Skills in Science | |
| 60117 Understanding Data and Statistical Design | 6cp |
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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