Bachelor of Forensic Science

You will study a range of areas including analytical chemistry, organic chemistry, chemical criminalistics, crime scene investigation, forensic toxicology, advanced problem solving, critical thinking, and data analysis and interpretation.

Students have hands-on experience with UTS' leading crime scene laboratories and access to the latest investigation technologies, including Australia's first Super Lab and speciality maths, computing, and quantum physics facilities stocked with the latest industry equipment.

The Bachelor of Forensic Science is a very hands-on degree. It includes a lot of practicals in labs and crime scenes, as noted by student Sophie Torrens, preparing graduates with extensive practical experience to enter forensic science laboratories.

UTS is ranked among the world's top 5 universities for Legal Medicine, specifically ranked #3 in the world according to the Center for World University Rankings (CWUR) Subject Ranking 2025. Additionally, 100% of UTS Physical Sciences, Environmental Sciences, Chemistry and Genetics research is ranked at or above world standard per the 2018 Excellence in Research for Australia evaluation.

Graduates can pursue careers in state and federal policing and criminal justice, government and scientific research organisations such as CSIRO, ANSTO, customs and immigration, or pursue higher learning through a postgraduate degree. The Professional, Scientific and Technical Services sector is Australia's second-largest growth industry, with projections of 233,600 increase in jobs from May 2023 to May 2033.