Bond University

Bachelor of Forensic Science

QTAC Code Fee Type/
1st Yr Approx $
Duration OP/Selection
rank for
2007 entry
OP/Selection
rank for
2008 entry
Start Months
020721 Gold Coastfee2 /$33002F or 4P n/a n/a Sep 08 / Jan 09s / May 09

Prerequisites: Interview. The University will contact applicants with details

Assumed knowledge: English (4,SA), Chemistry (4,SA), Maths B (4,SA)

Primary fields: n/a
Secondary fields: n/a

Course outline: This course provides students with a solid science background as well as a thorough appreciation of the methods used in forensic laboratories and the legal framework in which this work is done. It offers a combination of subjects from health sciences, humanities and social sciences, and law to provide students with an insight into forensic chemistry, biology and criminology areas.

Career opportunities: Forensic laboratories, crime scene police sections and legal areas, pathology, clinical testing.

Membership: Australian and New Zealand Forensic Science Society.

Combined degrees: This course can be studied in conjunction with most other Bond University courses. Inform Bond University at your interview if you wish to study a combined degree.


2September 2008 start month - $3120 cost per subject. Full course - 24 subjects.
sDecember is the major offer round.