Course summary

Would you like to perform a crucial role in the investigation of crime and legal scenarios? Accredited by The Chartered Society of Forensic Sciences, USW’s Forensic Science degree provides the highly practical application of a range of sciences in the context of criminal and civil law. The Forensic Science course offers hands-on experience from crime scene to court. You’ll learn key techniques in investigation, evidence collection, and laboratory analysis, building the confidence and skills needed to interpret findings and contribute effectively in real-world forensic scenarios. You’ll explore specialist areas including criminalistics, forensic chemistry and biology, anthropology, fire investigation, and toxicology. Working with experts, you’ll develop curiosity, adaptability, and professional skills, preparing you to tackle complex challenges with integrity and ambition in a dynamic forensic career. If chemistry and biology excite you and problem-solving drives you, forensic science is your field. Dive into specialist areas like DNA analysis and toxicology, sharpen your investigative and analytical skills, and see how your science can make a real-world impact.