Master of Forensic Science and Doctor of Philosophy: Fees & Entry Requirements at The University of Western Australia, Australia

Master of Forensic Science and Doctor of Philosophy
The University of Western Australia

Australia

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About this course

What will I learn?

The Master of Forensic Science and Doctor of Philosophy is a multidisciplinary degree that focuses on scientific methods for investigating crime, while also addressing the needs of forensic investigations within allied industries.The suite of units provides an interdisciplinary introduction to many forensic science disciplines including DNA, entomology, anthropology and forensic chemistry. You are given the opportunity to research a particular topic in more detail and gain experience in the criminal justice system and expert evidence in the Expert Testimony unit. In the second year of the course, you'll complete a dissertation on a specific topic of your choice that further develops your research skills.

Which department am I in?

Medical School

CRICOS

040788E

Study options

Full Time (4.5 Years)

Tuition fees
A$46,000.00 (25,57,687) per year
Accommodation (Yugo Perth City) - AUD 394 Per/Week

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

July 2027

Venue

Crawley Campus

35 Stirling Highway,

CRAWLEY,

Western Australia,

6009, PERTH, Australia

Full Time (4.5 Years)

Tuition fees
A$46,000.00 (25,57,687) per year
Accommodation (Yugo Perth City) - AUD 394 Per/Week

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

February 2027

Venue

Crawley Campus

35 Stirling Highway,

CRAWLEY,

Western Australia,

6009, PERTH, Australia

Entry requirements

For international students

To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have—(a) had a PhD proposal approved by the Board of the Graduate Research School;or(b) an honours degree of at least 2A level or equivalent and have completed the first year of the course leading to the degree of Master of Forensic Science.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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