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Bachelor of Forensic Science in Forensic Chemistry and Toxicology

Murdoch University - Perth Campus

Australia,Western Australia

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36 Months

Duration

CAD 39,240/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 0 FREE

Application Fee

Feb 2026

Apply Date

Australia, Western Australia

Type: University

Location Type: Urban

Founded: 1973

Total Students: 25,000 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

90 South St, Murdoch WA 6150, Australia

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

Bachelor of Forensic Science in Forensic Chemistry and Toxicology

Program Overview

Murdoch Forensic Science student, you could dive into real-life forensics by learning about DNA profiling, blood pattern analysis, and crime scene investigation techniques with a major in Forensic Biology; you could combine chemistry and toxicology to identify drugs, poisons, and solve crimes analysing trace physical evidence such as fibres and paint using advanced lab techniques with a major in Forensic Chemistry and Toxicology; or you could master crime scene analysis, evidence collection, and the legal aspects of forensic science by combining these majors with a major in Forensic Investigation.

No matter which major you choose, you’ll develop a strong understanding of forensic science key scientific principles and concepts, and strong research, communication and problem-solving skills. You’ll have access to a diverse range of electives to complement your studies, in areas such as microbiology, biomedical sciences, pharmacology, criminology, law, physical sciences, information technology, photography, and communication.

3 reasons to study a Bachelor of Forensic Science at Murdoch

Flexible learning: Customise your degree with double majors, allowing you to combine two areas of study within three years.
Hands-on experience: Gain extensive practical experience in your chosen field, including applying forensic techniques to simulated crime scenes.
Prime location: Study in the heart of the Murdoch health and research precinct, home to three hospitals and multiple medical research institutes, including the Australian National Phenome Centre, Institute for Immunology and Infectious Diseases, and Centre for Molecular Medicine and Innovative Therapeutics.

What you’ll learn:

Methods of forensic chemistry, including the processes involved in developing scientific knowledge.
How to retrieve, analyse, synthesise and evaluate forensic information from a range of sources including experiments in the lab and field.
Conveying scientific ideas, arguments and conclusions clearly and coherently through well-developed written and oral communication skills.
Identifying, analysing and generating solutions to unpredictable or complex forensic chemistry and biology problems by applying scientific knowledge and skills with initiative and well-developed judgement.

Major: Forensic Chemistry and Toxicology
The sky is the limit for what you can apply forensic chemistry and toxicology to - from identification of illegal drugs and poisons through tracking down novel performance enhancing drugs, detecting counterfeit over the counter and prescription drugs, to even assessing claims of contaminated food or art fraud.

This major will expose you to the underlying chemistry for these processes and allow you to develop the required skills to address issues across the wider field of forensic chemistry, including forensic microscopy and trace physical evidence analysis. Get hands on practice using advanced instrumental analysis techniques and experience how we can use these tools, coupled with advanced simulation/modelling software, to assist in understanding how a chemical substance might be manufactured or metabolised, for example. Find out how these sometimes complicated methods and results can be communicated in a legal context.

Detailed Program Facts

Program Level

3-Year Bachelor's Degree

Application Processing Days

10 Days

Program Intensity

Full-Time

Duration of Program

36 Months

Program Intakes

Intake Month/Year		Intake Status
feb 2026		Open
jul 2026		Open

Application Fee

Application Fee: CAD 0 FREE

Tuition Fee

CAD 39,240 per year

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

Living Cost in Murdoch University - Perth 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 - 6.0 Minimum Listening - 6.0 Minimum Reading - 6.0 Minimum Writing - 6.0 Minimum Speaking - 6.0
TOEFL
- Minimum Overall Score - 60.0 Minimum Listening - 12.0 Minimum Reading - 13.0 Minimum Writing - 21.0 Minimum Speaking - 18.0
PTE
- Minimum Overall Score - 50.0 Minimum Listening - 50.0 Minimum Reading - 53.0 Minimum Writing - 54.0 Minimum Speaking - 50.0

Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted for this program, students must have Standard XII Higher Secondary Certificate including the following course(s):
- 70% or higher in English year 12

Minimum CGPA Required: 65.00 %

Additional Information

Scholarships

Pathway program scholarships	Undergraduate Scholarships	Postgraduate Scholarships
We offer a 50% scholarship for our Foundation Program and a 25% scholarship for our Diploma	Undergraduate Scholarships - up to 40% Academic Merit Scholarship	Up to 40% Academic Merit Scholarship

International Welcome Scholarship

Murdoch is offering a 20% fee reduction scholarship for international students from eligible countries, commencing in 2025.

Level of study:

Undergraduate
Postgraduate

Semester Availability:

Semester 2
Trimester 3
Trimester 2
Trimester 1
Semester 1

Eligibility

You are eligible to receive this scholarship if you meet all the following requirements:

You are an international, full fee paying student
You are starting studies at one of Murdoch's Western Australian campuses in 2025
You are starting studies for an eligible Murdoch coursework degree set out below
You are a citizen of one of the eligible countries set out belowyou are not receiving any other Murdoch scholarship
You are not subject to any of the exceptions set out below.

You are not eligible to receive this scholarship if you:

Are an Australian citizen or permanent residency visa holder (even if you are also a citizen of one of the eligible countries)
Are not required to pay international student tuition fees
Have received an Australian Government scholarship that covers all or part of your tuition fees
Are sponsored by a non-Australian Government funding body that covers all or part of your tuition fees.

Eligible courses:

Bachelor, Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma and Master’s by coursework degrees available to international students and delivered at one of Murdoch’s Western Australian campuses (excluding the Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Veterinary Biology, Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) and Master of Clinical Psychology)

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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