310846 v.2 Forensic Science Honours Major

Introduction

The Bachelor of Science (Forensic Science) (Honours) extends the knowledge of students in the field of forensic and analytical chemistry, with a particular emphasis on the legal and crime scene aspects of forensic science. This Honours degree includes a program of advanced study units in forensic and analytical chemistry, more specifically, forensic legal and case studies, a field placement with the Western Australian Police Service, along with studies in modern analytical instrumentation. Furthermore, the students engage in a program of rigorous supervised research in forensic chemistry designed to instil a strong sense of investigative research skills that are critical to crime solving in forensic science.

Course Structure			Hrs/Wk	Credit
Year 1 Semester 1
302532	v.1	Chemistry 401	3.0	25.0
302991	v.3	Chemistry Honours Dissertation 497	8.0	50.0
311699	v.1	Science Research Methodologies 451	3.0	25.0
				100.0
Year 1 Semester 2
13573	v.2	Legal Issues in Forensic Science 401	2.0	12.5
306891	v.1	Forensic Investigation Practicum 401	6.0	12.5
312429	v.1	Chemistry Honours Dissertation 498	12.0	75.0
				100.0