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undergraduate

Degree

Bachelor of Forensic Science

Course code: #1264

undergraduate

Degree

Bachelor of Forensic Science

Quick facts

  • Annual tuition (2023)

    $36,500 AUD

  • Application fee

    $50 AUD

  • Duration

    3 years

  • PSW

    2 years

  • Min GPA

    61.3 out of 100

  • CRICOS code

    049312B

Highlights
Work Integrated Learning (WIL)

These are mandatory and all come with course.

Deadlines

Term start& deadline Deadline
Fall-March 31-January-2024 2024-01-31
Fall-March 31-January-2025 2025-01-31
Fall-March 31-January-2026 2026-01-31
Fall-March 31-January-2027 2027-01-31

Overview

Bachelor of Forensic Science

Forensic investigators are skilled, dedicated professionals who can keep an open mind and concentrate on hard evidence. 

In this degree at Griffith, you will explore science in real life and receive training in handling criminal casework in forensic biology and forensic chemistry.

You will develop in-depth knowledge of new forensic analysis methods and innovations and gain valuable experience from actual casework. 

You will practise presenting expert evidence in moot courts. 

You will learn from academic staff who have been called to work on projects such as the forensic identification of victims of the Asian tsunami and the Bali bombings and who provide expert evidence in Australian courts.

You will take core biology, chemistry, molecular genetics, and forensic investigation courses in your first year. 

In your second and third years, you will focus on your chosen major and continue to develop your skills in core areas.

Suppose you have not decided about your majors.

In that case, you can choose an “undeclared” major in the application portal at your study commencing and select your suitable major from the following list after the first year:

Majors

  • Forensic Chemistry
  • Forensic Molecular Biology

Work-integrated learning

Work-integrated learning activities integrate theoretical learning with its application in the workplace. 

The inclusion of work-integrated learning activities in the degree program demonstrates Griffith's commitment to preparing its graduates for success in their working life. 

Estimate your cost

Residency
Count of person

$45,701

Total costs

yearly

Details


Cost of living 1 person $10,344
Accommodation 1 bed room $9,201
Tuition 1 person $36,500

Hourly wage

Min wage

23.23 AUD / 1 hour

in Australia every student can work 48 hour per fortnight

Required documents

  • Academic transcripts
  • Award certificates
  • A key/guide to a grading system
  • Official English language translations of documents not in English
  • IELTS or TOEFL test results if English is not your native language
  • Passport or Visa Documents

Language requirements

GRE
not required
GMAT
not required

IELTS

6.5
6
listening
6
writing
6
speaking
6
reading

TOEFL

79
19
listening
19
writing
19
speaking
19
reading

PTE

58
50
listening
50
writing
50
speaking
50
reading

Cambridge

176
169
listening
169
writing
169
speaking
169
reading
Language pathway (conditional offer) is available

Suppose you do not meet the University's specified English language requirements. 

In that case, you may wish to contact the Griffith English Language Institute to increase your eligibility for entering a Griffith University program. 

The duration of your English study will vary depending on your current level of English.

Griffith University Degrees require IELTS 6.5:

IELTS Entry requirementTOFEL Entry requirementPTE Entry requirementWeeks
6.0 (no sub score < 5.5)71 (W19, L,R,S 17)50 (no comm skill < 42)10
5.5 (no sub score < 5.0, W 5.5)52 (W17,S15 L,R 10)42 (no comm skill < 36, W42)20
5.5 (no sub score < 5.0)52 (W,S15 L,R 10)42 (no comm skill < 36)25
5.0 (no sub score < 4.5, W 5.0)40  (W15,S13 L,R 6)36 (no comm skill < 30, W36)30
5.0 (no sub score < 4.5)40 (W,S13 L,R 6)36 (no comm skill < 30)35
4.5 (no sub score < 4.0, W 4.5)33  (W13,S12 L,R 4)30 (no comm skill < 29, W30)40
4.5 (no sub score < 4.0)33 (W,S12 L,R 4)30 (no comm skill < 29)45
4.0 or lower32 or lower29 or lowerOver 45

Academic background and requirement

Completion of secondary school comparable to Australian Year 12 or equivalent academic achievement.

Prerequisites: -

 

China:

Qualification: GaoKao: Successful completion of the National College Entrance Examination (Gao Kao) with a minimum of 63% of the overall maximum score.

Qualification: Peoples Republic of China Senior Middle School Graduation Certificate

A grade average of 91 in the final year results OR successful completion of a recognised pre-tertiary or foundation program OR successful completion of one year of study at a recognised tertiary or higher education institution is required in addition to the completion of High School studies.

India:

All India Senior School Certificate or Comparable Qualification (awarded by CBSE or CISCE): An overall grade average of 65% in the best four academic subjects

Iran:

Qualification: Iranian High School Diploma (before 2019): Grade average of 17.7 in the final year results

Qualification: Iran Pre-University Certificate or Iranian High School Diploma from 2019: Grade average of 12.3 in the last year's results

 

Foundation Program

Foundation Program is designed for international students who haven’t yet completed their high school education to the Australian Year 12 standard or equivalent. 

It provides a bridge between secondary school and undergraduate studies to prepare you for entry to and success in university-level studies across a broad range of study areas.

Career opportunities

  • DNA Expert
  • Forensic Molecular Biologist
  • Forensic Chemist
  • Forensic Toxicologist

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