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

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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

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  

  1. Flexible learning: Customise your degree with double majors, allowing you to combine two areas of study within three years.
  2. Hands-on experience: Gain extensive practical experience in your chosen field, including applying forensic techniques to simulated crime scenes.
  3. 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. 

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