C09100v1 Bachelor of Forensic Science (Honours)

The Bachelor of Forensic Science (Honours) provides students with training and skills required for undertaking research in forensic science as well as further developing their investigative and communication skills in the forensic science context.Honours students have access to staff who are leading researchers and experts in their fields.

The course also offers the opportunity for students to undertake a research project within one of the research groups at UTS or collaboratively with an external organisation.

Undertaking an honours course allows students to explore their research potential and develop research skills.

Honours also provides a pathway for students interested in pursuing postgraduate studies at master's and doctorate level, and enhances graduates' career and study options.

The course comprises 48 credit points of study, consisting of two academic stages. The major component of the course (75 per cent) is a research project that extends over the full duration of the course and normally takes the form of an experimental investigation. The project is undertaken within one of the research groups at UTS in an area of forensic science. Projects may also be undertaken in collaboration with an external partner. Projects are chosen by the student, although first preferences cannot always be accommodated. As part of the project, students undertake a critical review of the existing literature in their research area and develop a research plan for the year. The results of the project are presented in an oral seminar and in a written thesis, both of which are formally assessed. The remaining 25 per cent is the coursework component, in which students complete two professional development subjects.

Industrial training/professional practice

Students studying this course have an opportunity to undertake an internship subject and receive academic credit for their placement off campus (an external business or research institute) or on campus (UTS research institutes or departments), in a capacity relevant to their academic studies.

Course completion requirements

Course program

The course commences in either Autumn or Spring session. The program shown assumes full-time attendance. Not all subjects may be available.

Autumn commencing

Year 1

Autumn session

Spring session

Spring commencing

Year 1

Spring session

Year 2

Autumn session

Applicants must have completed a UTS recognised bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline at an appropriate level.

The honours program is normally open to students who have attained at least a credit average over the final two-thirds of the undergraduate program.

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.