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Bachelor of Forensic Science
This degree applies chemistry, biology and investigation methods to evidence in criminal and legal settings.
- How long it takes
- 3 years
- full time
- Entry ATAR
- From 51
- Lowest offered at Deakin University, 2026
- How you can study
- On campus
- Taught by
- 3 providers
- NSW, VIC, QLD
Is this course right for you?
What the Bachelor of Forensic Science asks of you, and what you might want to check first.
It helps to have
- an interest in science and how evidence is analysed
- a careful and methodical approach to your work
- good attention to detail
- the ability to stay calm and objective
Before you start
Each provider sets its own entry requirements, so check the ones you are considering.
Where you can study this course
There are 3 places you can study this course. When you compare them, check they teach it the way you want to study, how far you'd be from a campus, what it will cost you and what past students say about the teaching and support. They're listed by how often people search for them, and none of them pays to be here or to move up.
- Website for Griffith University (opens in a new tab)
Griffith University
Brisbane South (Nathan), QLD
4.3from 1,317 Google reviews
- ATAR
- 57.95 lowest
- (65.8 median, 2026)
- How you study
- On campus
- (full or part time)
- Next intake
- Mar 2027
- Fee
- $9,200 a year
- (Government-supported place)
What students like
- Lecturers and tutors are supportive and approachable
What to weigh up
- Tutors can be slow to reply to emails
- Enrolment and admin can be slow
- Website for Deakin University (opens in a new tab)
Deakin University
Geelong Waurn Ponds, VIC
4.4from 2,192 Google reviews
- ATAR
- 51 lowest
- (60.85 median, 2026)
- How you study
- On campus
- (full or part time)
- Next intake
- Feb 2027
What students like
- Lecturers are approachable, supportive and knowledgeable
- Support services are helpful for students
What to weigh up
- Enrolment and admin can be slow
- Course page for University of Technology Sydney (opens in a new tab)
University of Technology Sydney
City, NSW
4.2from 906 Google reviews
- ATAR
- 70.4 lowest
- (85.4 median, 2024)
- How you study
- On campus
- (full or part time)
What students like
- Lecturers and support staff are approachable and helpful
What to weigh up
- Admin replies can be slow
What you’ll learn
The main topics covered in the Bachelor of Forensic Science.
- Chemistry and biology foundations
- Forensic biology or chemistry
- Crime scene investigation
- DNA and drug analysis
- Presenting forensic evidence
Questions to ask before you enrol
Providers run this course differently, so the answers change from one to the next.
- When is the next intake, and how many are there each year?
- What is the total cost, including materials, checks and any placement costs?
- Can I study part time or online, and how does that change the length?
- Do the units count towards a higher qualification if I go on to study further?