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Bachelor of Forensic Science

Griffith University - Nathan Campus

Australia,Queensland

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36 Months

Duration

CAD 41,000/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 50 FREE

Application Fee

Mar 2026

Apply Date

Australia, Queensland

Type: University

Location Type: Semi-Urban

Founded: 1971

Total Students: 50,000 +

Int. Students: 8,500 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

170 Kessels Rd, Nathan QLD 4111, Australia

Overview
Key Facts
Fees & Funding
Admission Requirements
Additional Info
Scholarships
Student Visa
Work Permit

Bachelor of Forensic Science

Program Overview

Unlock your potential in the dynamic world of forensic science, where scientific expertise meets real-world criminal investigations. With a strong focus on hands-on learning and practical experience, this degree will prepare you to become a skilled forensic investigator.

You'll develop in-depth knowledge of new forensic analysis methods and innovations and gain valuable experience from real casework. In your first year, you will take core courses in biology, chemistry, molecular genetics and forensic investigation. In your second and third years, you will focus on your chosen major and continue to develop your skills in core areas for an in-depth and holistic skillset.

Highlights of studying Forensic Science

Develop the skills to handle criminal casework in forensic biology and forensic chemistry.
Learn to keep an open mind and focus on hard evidence while working with the latest forensic analysis methods.
Learn from industry-leading academics who have been called to work on projects such as the forensic identification of victims of the Asian tsunami and the Bali bombings, and who provide expert evidence in Australian courts.
Get hands-on experience with real casework through work-integrated learning opportunities, where you'll also have the chance to present expert evidence in moot court simulations.
Gain extensive lab experience to develop the practical skills employers demand.
Stay ahead of new forensic innovations, as you explore emerging technologies in forensic science that are crucial to modern investigations.

As a student of this degree, you can choose to specialise in:

Forensic Chemistry
Forensic Molecular Biology

Detailed Program Facts

Program Level

3-Year Bachelor's Degree

Application Processing Days

4 Days

Program Intensity

Full-Time

Duration of Program

36 Months

Program Intakes

Intake Month/Year		Intake Status
mar 2026		Open

Application Fee

Application Fee: CAD 50 FREE

Tuition Fee

CAD 41,000 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

Living Cost in Griffith University - Nathan Campus

CAD 29,710 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Check program website for more information about funding options.

English Test Requirements

IELTS
- Minimum Overall Score - 6.5 - 6 - With No Band Less Than
TOEFL
- Minimum Overall Score - 79 - 19 - With no score less than
PTE
- Minimum Overall Score - 58.0

Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted for this program, students must have Standard XII Higher Secondary Certificate.

Minimum CGPA Required: 65.00 %

Additional Information

Career Opportunities

Prepare for a rewarding career in forensic science, with opportunities to work in law enforcement agencies, laboratories, or as an expert consultant in criminal cases.

With your skills, you may explore career opportunities in roles such as:

Forensic molecular biologist
DNA expert
Forensic chemist or toxicologist
Roles within the criminal justice system or a variety of other related fields
Specialist fields including molecular biology, analytical chemistry, and biomedical science.

Scholarships

International Early Acceptance Award

We are delighted to be offering 10% credit on your first trimester's tuition fees if you are commencing in Trimester 2, 2025, and accept your offer and make payment within 14 days. This award applies to undergraduate and postgraduate coursework programs (exclusions apply).

Award value	10% of tuition fees
Duration	Valid for your first trimester of study
Level of study	Undergraduate and postgraduate coursework programs (exclusions apply)
Start	Eligible students commencing study in Trimester 2, 2025

Eligibility

To be eligible to apply you must:

Be a citizen of a country other than Australia or New Zealand.
Be a full-time student starting in Trimester 2, 2025.
Accept your offer to study at Griffith and make payment within 14 days of receiving your Letter of Offer. The acceptance date for this award will be outlined in your Letter of Offer.
Be studying an undergraduate or postgraduate coursework program. See the Terms and Conditions below for excluded programs and cohorts.

Terms and Conditions

Griffith University academic and English language entry requirements apply, including results of previous study and English language proficiency.
The award covers 10% of undergraduate or postgraduate coursework tuition fees for the first trimester of study only, for students commencing in Trimester 2, 2025.
Students must accept their Letter of Offer and pay their total deposit fee by the award acceptance date specified in official University communication. This award will be granted as a non-refundable credit on the student account. Should a student withdraw or cancel for any reason, the award amount is non-refundable.
Students who defer commencement to an intake after Trimester 2, 2025 are not eligible to receive the award.
If eligible, the Early Acceptance Award will apply in addition to other Griffith International student scholarships.
Students must be International Fee Paying to qualify for the award.
Excludes students enrolling in Higher Degree Research, non-award, Study Abroad Program, Masters Qualifying Program, Dental (1577, 1613, 1638, 1574, 1580, 2126, 5702, 5703, 5699), Psychology (5070, 5747, 5753), Medical (1280, 5099), Nursing and Midwifery (1162, 1354), Master of Speech Pathology (5567), Bachelor of Clinical Exercise Physiology (1604), Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours) (1662), Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours) (1590), English language programs at the Griffith English Language Institute, programs delivered wholly online, programs only offered part time, programs delivered onshore or offshore in collaboration with a partner organisation.
Students must not be Australia Award/Australian Government scholarship recipients, foreign government scholarship recipients or on a pathway package with Griffith University.

Work Permit

PGWP

Students who have completed their studies in Australia can apply for a Post Study Work Permit or a Temporary Graduate Visa (subclass 485) to continue working in Australia post the completion of their study programs. As an international student, one can apply for the visa but not later than six months after completing your course. But to be eligible, you must meet the Australian Study Requirements, which include a minimum of 16 months of stay in Australia and a completing 92 weeks of a course registered on the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS).

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