AustraliaCertificate26 weeks

Graduate Certificate of Forensic Science (Professional Practice)

Murdoch University (Murdoch)Murdoch, Australia

Fee for international students

A$21,865 for the whole course (as of 2026)Source: CRICOS
Intakes
Not published
Duration
26 weeks
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Programme facts

Level
Certificate
Duration
26 weeks
Language of teaching
English
Study mode
Not published
Credits
Not published
Intakes
Not published

About this programme

If you have a degree in science, or a relevant bachelor's degree, this course will give you the skills you need to help in criminal investigations. Alternatively, if you are already a Police or Forensic professional, youll be able to upskill or attain a university qualification in your field. Choose any four of eight postgraduate forensic coursework units where you will to reconstruct crime scenes as you learn to collect, process and interpret biological, chemical and physical evidence. Build your expertise in specimen preparation, sources of contamination, quality assurance, statistical interpretation and the admissibility of evidence as you learn to prepare and deliver courtroom testimony.

Entry requirements

Prerequisites
University level (AQF Level 7) qualification in Biological Sciences, Chemical Sciences, other natural and physical sciences or relevant Health related fields (HEIMS fields to be provided to admissions) Or 2 years or more relevant professional experience or training subject to the approval of the Academic Chair.
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Data: CRICOS, Australian Government.