Overview
The Bachelor of Science (Forensic and Analytical Science) requires 3 years of full-time study (or the equivalent part-time). The course specialisation is offered by the College of Science and Engineering.The course specialisation is also available as an exit award from the Bachelor of Science (Honours) (Forensic and Analytical Science) - … For more content click the Read More button below.
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Program of study
108 Units
Year 136 Units
Year 236 Units
Year 336 Units
Option36 Units
Admission requirements
Admission requirements
Pre-requisites
English Language requirements
Aims
This multidisciplinary program provides students with a broad-based foundation in both chemistry and biology and is complemented by aspects of mathematics. This foundation is extended with extensive knowledge in the discipline of analytical chemistry or molecular biology. The course specialisation provides the foundations that will underpin ongoing professional development and prepares graduates for further study or for a career in a forensic or analytical science related field or in other areas where the range of skills and knowledge acquired is needed or desirable.
It also aims to develop a range of skills including the capacity to:
- Understand the role of chemistry, molecular biology and mathematics in forensic and analytical science and apply their knowledge to problems in this area
- Use laboratory equipment and instrumentation in both the chemical and biological setting
- Understand the mathematics and statistical concepts required for the analysis and interpretation of experimental data
- Present information about forensic and analytical science in a scientific manner, including communicating effectively with a variety of audiences in written and spoken form
- Retrieve, critically analyse and evaluate information relevant to forensic and analytical science and apply this knowledge to solve problems or form hypotheses
- Appreciate the multidisciplinary aspect of the discipline of forensic and analytical science and engage positively with people and ideas beyond the discipline
- Work independently and take responsibility for updating and adapting their knowledge and skills
- Appreciate the role of forensic and analytical science in society, the regulatory framework within which it operates and the ethical issues it raises work respectfully, cooperatively and productively within a team
Learning outcomes
On completion of the course you will be able to:
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Demonstrate knowledge of and critically apply the theories, subject content, professional methodologies and research procedures relevant to the discipline of forensic and analytical science
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Work independently in a chemistry or molecular biology laboratory using appropriate techniques and instrumentation
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Critically evaluate experimental data with the appropriate statistical methods
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Analyse and critically evaluate ideas/information/data and apply relevant scientific principles to solve problems by, for example, creating hypotheses, testing theories and predictions, designing and carrying out experiments and analysing reported data
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Design and carry our experiments using both established and novel techniques and protocols
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Communicate scientific information to a variety of audiences in written and spoken form
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Appreciate the relationships and connections between forensic and analytical science and other science and non-science disciplines
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Work and learn independently and appreciate the need for continuing professional development
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Work effectively within the regulatory framework surrounding forensic and analytical science, for example Occupational Health and Safety, ethics, data storage and Intellectual Property
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Understand the ethical issues in science with specific reference to legal and forensic issues
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Work productively as part of a team in order to achieve common goals