NEW COURSE: BACHELOR OF FORENSIC SCIENCE DR SCOTT CHADWICK LECTURER, CENTRE FOR FORENSIC SCIENCE

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1 NEW COURSE: BACHELOR OF FORENSIC SCIENCE DR SCOTT CHADWICK LECTURER, CENTRE FOR FORENSIC SCIENCE

2 KEY INFO > New for 2017 > ATAR: > Prepares students for professional and specialist work in the discipline of forensic science. > Careers: Police service, state & federal law enforcement agencies, government & private forensic/drug detection labs, customs, quarantine services, environmental protection agencies, pharmaceutical, chemical & analytical industries, DNA testing labs, medical diagnostic labs, hospitals/corporate multinationals providing forensic/medical/research services, digital forensic labs, scene of crime officers.

3 WHY HAS THIS COURSE BEEN INTRODUCED? > New course builds on over 15 years of forensic science education at UTS > Changes made to reflect current and future industry demands > Broader career prospects for graduates > Better opportunities for internships/industry supported undergraduate research projects

4 EXAMPLE COURSE STRUCTURE BIOLOGY MAJOR 3 years full time ATAR: SESSION 1 SESSION 2 Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Chemistry 1 Principles of Forensic Science Principles of Scientific Practice Mathematical Modelling for Science Crime Scene Investigation General Microbiology Criminalistics Metabolic Biochemistry Four electives Chemistry 2 Cell Biology and Genetics Forensic Statistics Forensic Imaging Molecular Biology 1 DNA Profiling Next Generation Sequencing Investigation of Human Remains Biological Criminalistics Bioinformatics Forensic Intelligence Complex Cases Forensic Research Project Investigation of Human Remains Biological Criminalistics Bioinformatics

5 EXAMPLE COURSE STRUCTURE CHEMISTRY MAJOR 3 years full time ATAR: SESSION 1 SESSION 2 Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Chemistry 1 Principles of Forensic Science Principles of Scientific Practice Mathematical Modelling for Science Crime Scene Investigation Organic Chemistry 1 Criminalistics Spectroscopy and Structure Four electives Chemistry 2 Cell Biology and Genetics Forensic Statistics Forensic Imaging Analytical Instrumentation Organic Chemistry 2 Chemical Criminalistics Forensic Toxicology Document Examination and Counterfeiting Chemistry and Pharmacology of Recreational Drugs Fire and Explosion Investigation Forensic Intelligence Complex Cases Forensic Research Project Forensic Toxicology Document Examination and Counterfeiting Chemistry and Pharmacology of Recreational Drugs Fire and Explosion Investigation

6 EXAMPLE COURSE STRUCTURE CSI MAJOR 3 years full time ATAR: SESSION 1 SESSION 2 Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Chemistry 1 Principles of Forensic Science Principles of Scientific Practice Mathematical Modelling for Science Crime Scene Investigation Foundations of Physics Criminalistics Spectroscopy and Structure Four electives Chemistry 2 Cell Biology and Genetics Forensic Statistics Forensic Imaging Homicide Investigation Major Scene Investigation Investigation of Human Remains One elective Forensic Intelligence Complex Cases Forensic Research Project Advanced Imaging and Specialist Recovery

7 EXAMPLE COURSE STRUCTURE DIGITAL FORENSIC MAJOR 3 years full time ATAR: Year 1 Web Systems Principles of Forensic Science Programming Fundamentals Mathematical Modelling for Science SESSION 1 SESSION 2 Network Fundamentals Fundamentals of Security Forensic Statistics Forensic Imaging Year 2 Year 3 Crime Scene Investigation Network Security Criminalistics Digital Trace and Identity Four electives Digital Forensics Digital and Cyber Crime Mobile Networking Network Servers Applying Network Security Cloud Computing Infrastructure Forensic Intelligence Complex Cases Forensic Research Project Web Monitoring and Investigations

8 WHY STUDY THE BACHELOR OF FORENSIC SCIENCE? > Most established forensic science program in Australia > Courses taught by leading Australian forensic science researchers > Strong industry connections Previous UTS graduates employed by all major policing agencies in Australia (State and Federal Police). > Only undergraduate digital forensic course offered within Australia

9 HOW DOES IT DIFFER FROM COMPETITOR DEGREES? > Stronger focus on forensic principles applicable to a wide range of careers Critical thinking, complex and creative problem solving, communication skills > Cutting edge facilities AFTER facility (Australia s first body farm) > Learning with impact Opportunities for students to engage with industry projects during their degree