Bachelor of Science (Honours) (Forensic and Analytical Science)
Use chemistry to analyze details and solve big problems.
Undertake one of two streams. Forensic and analytical chemistry combines the practices of analytical chemistry and forensic investigation. Forensic biology uses aspects of life sciences to examine biological material in a forensic context. The degree involves analyzing and identifying physical evidence, elements, and compounds.
- Choose a stream in forensic and analytical chemistry or forensic biology
- Opens career options in areas such as illicit drug testing, DNA analysis, trace evidence examination, and toxicology
- Analyze and identify evidence such as illicit drugs, human body fluids, and trace evidence such as textile fibers and glass
- Strong links with Forensic Science South Australia and other agencies and researchers around the world
- Access research facilities among Australia’s best
Campus Information
Bedford Park
Located just 12km south of the centre of Adelaide, the Bedford Park campus is Flinders' main campus. It's a spacious, elevated site with panoramic views to the coast and over the city. Our Student Hub offers 24/7 study spaces and access to all student services in one convenient location.
Intakes
- March
- July
Application Processing Time in Days: 10
Application Process
Minimum English Language Requirements
English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
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Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
Your career
Forensic and analytical science opens career options in areas such as illicit drug testing, DNA analysis, trace evidence examination, and toxicology.
Potential occupations include:
- analytical/forensic chemist
- analytical chemist
- forensic technical assistant
- formulation chemist
- graduate chemist.
Potential employers include:
- chemical, pharmaceutical, food, marine chemical investigations, and forensic industries
- forensic, analytical, winery and environmental laboratories
- government agencies.
PSW Opportunity
International students studying at Flinders University will be eligible to access an additional year in Australia on a post-study work visa, which means a bachelor graduate can get up to 3 years of PSW visa.
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
India
International Qualification
- Senior Secondary Schooling awarded by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), or the Council for the Indian School Certificate (ISC) Examinations
Minimum Entry Requirement (comparable to an ATAR of 65) to Flinders Bachelor degree
- Completion of a CBSE School Certificate with an average of at least 65% in best 4 subjects (excluding local language) or completion of an ISC School Certificate with an average of at least 70% in best 4 subjects (excluding local language).
Nepal
International Qualification
- Proficiency Certificate (3 years)
Minimum Entry Requirement (comparable to an ATAR of 65) to Flinders Bachelor degree
- Successful completion of the Proficiency Certificate with a minimum grade average of 65% in 4 major subjects
Sri Lanka
International Qualification
- Sri Lankan General Certificate of Education Advanced Level
Minimum Entry Requirement (comparable to an ATAR of 65) to Flinders Bachelor degree
- Successful completion of A Levels.
Prerequisites
SACE stage two chemistry or equivalent.
- Course Code: 074777E
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Bachelors/UG Degree
- Duration: 04 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
153200 AUD
Annual Cost of Living: 24505 AUD
Application Fee: 70 AUD
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