“The best part of our degree is that everything the students learn, from the equipment they use to the procedures they perform, are exactly like what they can expect in a real job.” How accurate is TV forensics? 'We bring in experts from police forces and forensic laboratories to give the students first hand contact with those going to the scenes. They even get put on the witness stand to defend their work, just like they can expect in a real job. 'Our students spend half of their contact time actually practicing the processes used by Australian and international law enforcement. These include fingerprint analysis, forensic chemistry and DNA, bloodstain pattern analysis, cause of death, archaeology of grave sites, and the legal and judicial processes that are required to ensure a successful trial.Īs part of your degree you'll have the opportunity to participate in a number of practical placements designed by lecturers like Brendan, who have real world expertise as practitioners in both Australia and abroad. Studying forensic science will introduce you to the processes involved in crime scene examinations, including the various specialist areas supporting major investigations.

What will I learn studying forensic science?

Lecturer and real life forensic scientist Brendan Chapman reveals what it's really like to study forensic science at uni, what careers it could lead you to, and what you need to do to get there.

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