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Overview

Bringing together scientific and investigative skills, forensic and analytical chemistry is a dynamic industry. Learn hands-on skills in sample preparation and forensic analysis that you can use to examine real-world situations, such as water contamination events, drug raids and explosions.

Portfolio

Science, Health & Engineering (Pre 2022)

School

Molecular Sciences (Pre 2022)

Academic contact

David Hoxley

Location(s)

Melbourne (Bundoora)

Open to all courses

No

Structure

Only available when undertaken with the Chemistry Major

60 credit points

Level one15 credit points
Level two30 credit points
Level three15 credit points

Career opportunities

The skills you build when you study forensic chemistry prepare you for a range of careers, including:

Analytical chemist

Environmental consultant

Forensic investigator

DNA analyst

Forensic toxicologist