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Bachelor of Science (Honours) (Forensic and Analytical Science)
Study Forensic and Analytical Science at Flinders
Use chemistry to analyse details and solve big problems.
Undertake one of two streams. Forensic and analytical chemistry combines the practices of analytical chemistry and forensic investigation. Forensic biology uses aspects of life sciences to examine biological material in a forensic context. The degree involves analysing and identifying physical evidence, elements and compounds.
Why study Forensic and Analytical Science at Flinders
- Choose a stream in forensic and analytical chemistry or forensic biology
- Opens career options in areas such as illicit drug testing, DNA analysis, trace evidence examination and toxicology
- Analyse and identify evidence such as illicit drugs, human body fluids, and trace evidence such as textile fibres and glass
- Strong links with Forensic Science South Australia and other agencies and researchers around the world
- Access research facilities among Australia’s best
Your career
Forensic and analytical science opens career options in areas such as illicit drug testing, DNA analysis, trace evidence examination and toxicology.
Potential occupations include:
- analytical/forensic chemist
- analytical chemist
- forensic technical assistant
- formulation chemist
- graduate chemist.
Potential employers include:
- chemical, pharmaceutical, food, marine chemical investigations, and forensic industries
- forensic, analytical, winery and environmental laboratories
- government agencies.
What you will study
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Practical experience
The degree provides you with practical experience that prepares you for the workforce.
- Get hands-on experience in our laboratories.
- Undertake research in the field.
- Carry out honours research with an industry partner such as Forensic Science SA, South Australian Police or the Defence Science Technology Group.
Get hands-on experience in our laboratories, and undertake research in the field. There are opportunities to carry out honours research with an industry partner such as Forensic Science SA, South Australian Police or the Defence Science Technology Group.
What you will need
Compulsory topics in laboratories include practical exercises that require manual dexterity.
Study abroad
There are opportunities to take your studies overseas with a student exchange program.
Innovation and
enterprise topics
At Flinders University, we recognise that careers are evolving and the workplace of the future will look very different from today.
Whatever undergraduate course you are studying at Flinders you can add innovation and enterprise electives to your degree to gain new, adaptable and transferrable skills that will equip you for changes in the global job market.
These innovation and enterprise electives prepare you for the careers of tomorrow by developing what we like to call ‘personal enterprise skills’ – the innate ability to adapt to whatever life throws at you, professionally and personally.
Pursue multiple passions with a combined degree
You can combine this degree with any other bachelor degree within the College of Science and Engineering, subject to meeting entry requirements.
How to apply
Choose your preferred course.
Check the entry requirements and admission pathways available to you.
Choose other courses to include in your preferences.
Visit SATAC and submit your application online.
Applicants can apply for this course using Year 12 qualifications, previous higher education study, TAFE/VET qualifications, or through adult entry (STAT/Foundation Studies/tertiary preparation course).
Find the entry path that’s right for you.
When choosing your preferences through SATAC, another Flinders degree you might want to include in your list is the:
How to apply
Select your course.
Check entry requirements.
Check your eligibility for credit.
Obtain certified documents.
Submit your application and documents.
If you don’t meet our English language entry requirements and need to improve your English language proficiency, you can do so through our approved English Language Instruction Course for Overseas Students (ELICOS) providers.
This means that you can attend the required English language tuition at approved ELICOS providers and gain direct entry into university without an IELTS or TOEFL test.
If you don’t meet our academic entry requirements, you can still gain entry to Flinders University through academic pathways programs provided by the Flinders International Study Centre.
Course enquiries
Want more information about studying at Flinders University? Contact us to find out more – we’d love to help you decide if Flinders University is the right choice for you.
Course enquiries
For all course enquiries phone or email us or complete the course enquiry form.
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