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Graduate Diploma in Forensic Science (Professional Practice)
Murdoch University - Perth Campus, Australia
AUD 41640
Annual Tuition Fee
Free
Application Fee
12 months
Duration
6
IELTS
50%
Min GPA
Program Overview
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, you’ll be able to upskill or attain a university qualification in your field.
Study eight postgraduate forensic coursework units where you will 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.
3 reasons to study a Graduate Diploma in Forensic Science at Murdoch
- Learn to apply real forensic techniques through experiencing multiple crime scene rooms on and off campus. The crime scenes are equipped for different crime scenarios and bloodstain pattern interpretation. Our Whitby Falls Farm is where you’ll process a simulated large-scale homicide and a clandestine grave incident for evidence.
- Interact with a team of forensic practitioners as you learn from their domestic and international experience across thousands of real forensic cases.
- Attend guest lectures and have your projects co-supervised by representatives from Australian law enforcement, scientists from forensic biology and chemistry laboratories and forensic medical practitioners.
What you'll learn
- Bloodstain pattern analysis
- Chemical criminalistics, including forensic toxicology, trace analysis, illicit drug identification and HAZMAT scenes
- Digital, cyber and emerging forensic disciplines
- Forensic anthropology and archaeology and clandestine grave examination
- Fingerprint and impression evidence collection and analysis
- Expert witness and courtroom skills
Additional Information
Program Level Postgraduate Certificate / Diploma
College/University Processing Time 10 Days
Program Format Full-Time
General Admission Requirement
Academic Requirement
- Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have a Bachelor’s Degree.
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Tuition Fee
The values given below are estimated figures, excluding extra charges like material fee, student activity fees, athletic fees, health care, etc., for courses. To know more, please visit the Programs page.
Average Tuition Fee Per Year
41640
Tuition Fee
(AUD)
Free
Application Fee
(AUD)
29710 Per year
Average Cost of Living
(AUD)
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Check program website for more information about funding options.
Scholarships
International Welcome Scholarship
Murdoch is offering a 20% fee reduction scholarship for international students from eligible countries, commencing in 2025.
Level of study:
- Undergraduate
- Postgraduate
Semester Availability:
- Semester 2
- Trimester 3
- Trimester 2
- Trimester 1
- Semester 1
Eligibility
You are eligible to receive this scholarship if you meet all the following requirements:
- You are an international, full fee paying student
- You are starting studies at one of Murdoch's Western Australian campuses in 2025
- You are starting studies for an eligible Murdoch coursework degree set out below
- You are a citizen of one of the eligible countries set out belowyou are not receiving any other Murdoch scholarship
- You are not subject to any of the exceptions set out below.
You are not eligible to receive this scholarship if you:
- Are an Australian citizen or permanent residency visa holder (even if you are also a citizen of one of the eligible countries)
- Are not required to pay international student tuition fees
- Have received an Australian Government scholarship that covers all or part of your tuition fees
- Are sponsored by a non-Australian Government funding body that covers all or part of your tuition fees.
Eligible courses:
Bachelor, Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma and Master’s by coursework degrees available to international students and delivered at one of Murdoch’s Western Australian campuses (excluding the Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Veterinary Biology, Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) and Master of Clinical Psychology)
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