Study Bachelor of Forensic Science at Deakin University in Australia, Faculty of Science, Engineering and Built Environment

About this course

About this course
Study options
Entry requirements
- International

What will I learn?

Deakin’s professionally accredited Bachelor of Forensic Science exposes you to the full scope of modern forensic science, from simulated crime scenes to courtroom presentations. With a strong focus on practical training, you will graduate with the skills needed to confidently examine, interpret and present forensic evidence. Enhance your courtroom skills by building knowledge of the science behind criminal investigations and gain practical experience in our unique crime scene training facility.In this comprehensive and flexible degree, you will cover a wide range of disciplines including illicit drugs analysis, DNA analysis and more. You can customise your degree to your interests by selecting to specialise in forensic biology or forensic chemistry. You will then learn how to apply modern forensic analysis in authentic environments like Deakin’s purpose-built training facilities.

Which department am I in?

Faculty of Science, Engineering and Built Environment

CRICOS

073106G

Study options

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees

A$44,800.00 (US$ 29,524) per year

Student Services and Amenities Fee - 175 Full time (3 units or more) per Trimester (On campus)

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

Start date

March 2027

Venue

Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus

75 Pigdons Road,

Waurn Ponds,

Victoria,

3216, Geelong, Australia

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees

A$44,800.00 (US$ 29,524) per year

Student Services and Amenities Fee - 175 Full time (3 units or more) per Trimester (On campus)

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

Start date

July 2027

Venue

Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus

75 Pigdons Road,

Waurn Ponds,

Victoria,

3216, Geelong, Australia

Entry requirements

For international students

Recent secondary education students

Current Year 12 students (2024)*

Year 12 graduates (2023 and 2022)*

* Includes Victorian, interstate, International Baccalaureate (IB) and New Zealand school leavers.

To be considered for an undergraduate course, you need to meet Deakins entry and course-specific requirements, as well as the English language minimum prerequisites.

Non-Year 12 applicants with:

higher education study

Vocational Education and Training (VET) study

work and life experience Or

completed Year 12 in 2021 or earlier.

Completion of one of the following:

2 credit points in an AQF Level 7 bachelor degree

certificate IV or higher in a related discipline

a diploma or higher in any discipline

at least 50% completion of a diploma or higher in a related discipline relevant work and life experience.

English Language Requirements:

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