A Rewarding and Productive Career

Forensic science applies the scientific method to the investigation of criminal acts. Our courses cover the collection and examination of trace evidence, environmental forensics, toxicology, forensic statistics, specialized chemical and biological analyses, and the interpretation and reporting of analytical results. If you enjoy science and its practical application, and find the rigors of laboratory work satisfying, a degree in Forensic Studies could be your ticket to a rewarding and productive career.

State of the Art Laboratories

Your studies will be supported by well-established and well-equipped state-of-the-art forensic science laboratories, with all the resources necessary for effective education, training and research in forensic science.

Learn from the Very Best

Our staff are leading researchers and practitioners in forensic science and analytical chemistry, with significant operational experience in the industry. Forensic studies at UC is part of the National Centre for Forensic Studies , a collaboration between the forensic sections of the UC, Canberra Institute of Technology and the Australian Federal Police. This partnership is unique in Australia, providing unmatched access to expertise and resources in the forensic science arena.

Exciting Degree Programs

The Bachelors Degree will lead to a career in forensic science as a laboratory scientist. A strong biological chemistry component has been integrated into the degree structure. Specialised forensic science subjects provide the necessary specialization to complement the broader laboratory science and human science aspects of this degree.

Double degree programs in Law and Justice Studies provide greater vocational flexibility, and increases the range of employment opportunities in both the private and public sectors.

All of our undergraduate degrees lead to postgraduate programs for those wishing to pursue a research career.