Program Overview

Program Overview

The University of Technology Sydney (UTS) offers a Bachelor of Forensic Science majoring in Biology, a world-class program that equips students with advanced scientific skills to analyze and process biological traces, assisting in crime investigations and understanding criminal phenomena.

Program Details

The program develops advanced capacities in areas such as molecular biology, DNA profiling, and advanced genotyping technologies. Students gain hands-on experience with crime scene, laboratory, courtroom, and intelligence processes, specializing in identifying and interpreting biological traces like blood, saliva, hair, and more.

Key Features

• Forensic Science
• Analytical chemistry
• Organic Chemistry
• Chemical Criminalistics
• Crime Scene Investigation
• Forensic toxicology
• Advanced problem-solving and Critical Thinking
• Data analysis and interpretation

Why Study Science and Mathematics at UTS?

With a science and maths degree at UTS, students learn how to answer the big questions of tomorrow and make a positive social impact. The university offers practical, relevant, and innovative programs that enable students to work across multiple fields.

Facilities and Resources

Students study in world-class facilities, including Australia's first Super Lab, forensic crime scene labs, and specialty maths, computing, and quantum physics facilities stocked with the latest industry equipment.

Research and Rankings

UTS is ranked among the world's top 5 universities for Legal Medicine by the Center for World University Rankings (CWUR) Subject Ranking 2025. Additionally, 100% of the university's Physical Sciences, Environmental Sciences, Chemistry, and Genetics research is ranked at or above world standard, according to the 2018 Excellence in Research for Australia evaluation.

Employment Projections

The Professional, Scientific and Technical Services industry, which includes forensic science, is Australia's second-largest growth industry, with a projected increase of 233,600 jobs from May 2023 to May 2033.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Bachelor of Forensic Science program have the advanced knowledge and practical experience required for a rewarding career in forensic science. They can expect to work in areas such as state and federal policing and criminal justice, government and scientific research organizations, or pursue higher learning through a postgraduate degree. Potential career roles include:

• Forensic Scientist
• Forensic Chemist
• Research Chemist
• Analytical Chemist
• Clinical Toxicologist
• Regulatory Toxicologist
• Analytical Technician

Student Testimonial

"The Bachelor of Forensic Science is a very hands-on degree. It includes a lot of practicals in labs and crime scenes. When I finish my studies, I will apply for jobs that focus on forensic science or chemistry." - Sophie Torrens, Bachelor of Forensic Science student.