Master of Forensic Science and Doctor of Philosophy

The University of Western Australia

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In Perth (Australia)

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Description

  • Type

    Master

  • Location

    Perth (Australia)

  • Start date

    Different dates available

Course description, features and facilities The Master of Forensic Science and Doctor of Philosophy is a multidisciplinary degree that focuses on scientific methods for investigating crime, whilst 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. Students 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, students complete a dissertation on a specific topic of their choice that further develops their research skills.
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Perth (Australia)
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35 Stirling Hwy, WA 6009

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  • Philosophy
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Course programme


Structure

Key to availability of units:
S1 = Semester 1; S2 = Semester 2; SS = summer teaching period; N/A = not available in 2016;
NS = non-standard teaching period; OS = offshore teaching period; * = to be advised



Take all units (39 points):

S1FNSC5611Ethics and Research Methods in Forensic ScienceS1FNSC5612Forensic Anthropology I—Introductory Theory and MethodS2FNSC5613Introduction to Forensic ChemistryS2FNSC5619Forensic DNA AnalysisS1, S2FNSC5620Expert Testimony Part 1 (3 points)S1FNSC5623Advanced Expert Testimony Part 1S1, S2FNSC5630Expert Testimony Part 2 (3 points)S1, S2FNSC5633Advanced Expert Testimony Part 2 (3 points)

Take unit(s) to the value of 24 points:

S2FNSC5518Forensic Science and PolicingN/AFNSC5520Criminal BehaviourS2FNSC5614Forensic Archaeology—Theory and MethodS1FNSC5615Forensic Entomology and DeathS1FNSC5616Digital Imaging in Forensic ScienceN/AFNSC5617Forensics and Information TechnologyS1, S2FNSC5618Special Topic in Forensic ScienceS2FNSC5626Forensic Anthropology II—Advanced Theory and Method

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Master of Forensic Science and Doctor of Philosophy

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