C11287v2 Graduate Certificate in Forensic Science
Award(s): Graduate Certificate in Forensic Science (GradCertForSc)CRICOS code: 098064G
Commonwealth supported place?: No
Load credit points: 24
Course EFTSL: 0.5
Location: City campus
Overview
Career options
Course intended learning outcomes
Admission requirements
Recognition of prior learning
Course duration and attendance
Course structure
Course completion requirements
Course program
Articulation with UTS courses
Other information
Overview
The Graduate Certificate in Forensic Science is suitable for those seeking a scientific qualification to assist them to gain entry into further forensic science studies, as well as for those who are already employed in a scientific field but wish to gain new specialised skills to advance their area of expertise.
The course enhances career prospects by providing opportunities to extend knowledge beyond a first degree. It provides the opportunity to extend or renew scientific knowledge and professional skills that are important to career advancement.
Career options
The course provides a backbone of skills important to a professional forensic scientist; be they engaged in research, science business, industries or government organisations.
Course intended learning outcomes
| 1.1 | Demonstrate the appraisal and application of advanced knowledge, technical skills relevant to professional practice in forensic science. |
| 2.1 | Assess, argue for, and conduct appropriate approaches to forensic science problems through analysis and critical thinking in a relevant professional context. |
| 3.1 | Develop and execute - individually or collaboratively - ethical, safe and sustainable work practices, accountable to stakeholder requirements in forensic science, locally and globally. |
| 4.1 | Reflectively discover, create, and evaluate the processes used to determine the value, integrity, and relevance of sources of information to derive solutions to forensic science problems. |
| 5.1 | Communicate complex ideas in a rigorous and professional manner using a variety of methods (oral, written, visual) to discipline experts, scientists, stakeholders, and the general public. |
| 6.1 | Develop knowledge of Indigenous Australian knowledge and experience to inform professional cultural capability to work effectively with and for Indigenous Australians in forensic science. |
Admission requirements
To be eligible for admission to this course, applicants must meet the following criteria.
Applicants must have one of the following:
- Completed Australian bachelor's degree or higher qualification, or overseas equivalent, in chemical sciences, biochemistry and cell biology, human biology, forensic science, or medical science
OR
- Relevant science-related professional experience AND Completion of any tertiary-level study demonstrating capacity to study the course
Supporting documentation to be submitted with the application
For applicants without a qualification in a relevant discipline:
- Curriculum Vitae
- Information regarding education background, such as evidence of completion of any tertiary-level study
The English proficiency requirement for international students or local applicants with international qualifications is: IELTS Academic: 6.5 overall with a writing score of 6.0; or TOEFL iBT: 79-93 overall with a writing score of 21; or AE5: Pass; or PTE: 58-64 with a writing score of 50; or C1A/C2P: 176-184 with a writing score of 169.
Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.
International students
This course is not offered to International students for direct entry. For more information, contact UTS International.
Visa requirement: To obtain a student visa to study in Australia, international students must enrol full time and on campus. Australian student visa regulations also require international students studying on student visas to complete the course within the standard full-time duration. Students can extend their courses only in exceptional circumstances.
Recognition of prior learning
No exemptions are granted for this course.
Course duration and attendance
The course is offered on a one-session, full-time or one-year, part-time basis.
Course structure
The course requires 24 credit points of study, with 16 credit points chosen from the core discipline subjects and 8 credit points from the professional stream subjects.
Course completion requirements
| STM91291 Core subjects (Forensic Science) | 16cp | |
| STM91952 Professional elective(s) (Science PG) | 8cp | |
| Total | 24cp |
Course program
The following example shows a typical full-time program.
| Autumn commencing, full time | ||
| Year 1 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 65019 Foundations of Forensic Science | 8cp | |
| 68109 Advanced Communication Skills in Science | 6cp | |
| Select 2 credit points from the following: | 2cp | |
| 60102 Ethics in Animal Research | 2cp | |
| 69511 Ethics in Human Research | 2cp | |
| 60116 Risk Assessment and Management for Science | 2cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| 65009 Forensic Inference and Interpretation | 8cp | |
| Spring commencing, full time | ||
| Year 1 | ||
| Spring session | ||
| 65019 Foundations of Forensic Science | 8cp | |
| 65009 Forensic Inference and Interpretation | 8cp | |
| Select 2 credit points from the following: | 2cp | |
| 60109 Professional Science Document Writing | 2cp | |
| 60106 Research Proposal Writing | 2cp | |
| 60116 Risk Assessment and Management for Science | 2cp | |
| 68109 Advanced Communication Skills in Science | 6cp | |
Articulation with UTS courses
Students who have completed the Graduate Certificate in Forensic Science can transfer into Graduate Diploma in Forensic Science (C07137), Master of Forensic Science (C04391), or Master of Forensic Science (Extension) (C04392) and receive full recognition of prior learning for the completed course.
Other information
Further information is available from:
UTS Student Centre
telephone 1300 ask UTS (1300 275 887)
or +61 2 9514 1222
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