Forensic Science

Browse careers that are in demand now and meet Australia’s future workforce needs.

Forensic Science Technician

A Forensic Science Technician conducts tests on evidence in laboratories or at crime scenes, preparing reports and potentially testifying in court.

Avg yearly income $101,400
Skill level Advanced

Forensic Anthropologist

Forensic Anthropologists analyse skeletal remains and physical features to solve crimes, determining victims' identities, causes of death, and providing expert evidence in court.

Avg yearly income $79,300
Skill level Advanced

Criminal Investigator

A Criminal Investigator gathers evidence, examines crime scenes, conducts interviews, and prepares reports to solve cases and support the justice system.

Avg yearly income $98,800
Skill level Advanced

Forensic Chemist

Forensic Chemists analyse chemical evidence to solve crimes, working in areas like toxicology, drug testing, and arson investigations.

Avg yearly income $85,020
Skill level Advanced

Forensic Analyst

A Forensic Analyst investigates crimes by analysing physical evidence and digital data, preparing reports to support legal proceedings.

Avg yearly income $59,800
Skill level Advanced

Crime Scene Investigator

Crime Scene Investigators collect and analyse evidence at crime scenes, preserving details and documenting findings to solve crimes.

Avg yearly income $85,800
Skill level Advanced

Forensic Psychologist

Forensic Psychologists assess offenders' mental health, provide expert testimony, and collaborate with law enforcement in criminal cases.

Avg yearly income $109,200
Skill level Advanced

Forensic Toxicologist

Forensic Toxicologists analyse biological samples for drugs and toxins to aid criminal investigations, ensuring accurate reports for court use.

Avg yearly income $80,600
Skill level Advanced

Biometric Assessor

A Biometric Assessor performs identification comparisons using data like face or voice recognition, preparing reports and providing evidence as needed.

Avg yearly income $98,800
Skill level Advanced

Forensic Biologist

Forensic Biologists analyse biological samples to solve crimes, gathering evidence at crime scenes, conducting tests, and preparing reports for court.

Avg yearly income $78,000
Skill level Advanced

Forensic Entomologist

A Forensic Entomologist studies insects to aid legal investigations, determining time of death and collecting evidence from decomposed remains.

Avg yearly income $109,980
Skill level Advanced

Forensic Scientist

Forensic Scientists are specialist scientists who analyse and test suspect items (as well as human tissue and body fluids) that may have been used...

Avg yearly income $83,200
Skill level Advanced

Forensic Odontologist

A Forensic Odontologist examines dental evidence to aid criminal investigations, collaborating with law enforcement and providing expert testimony.

Avg yearly income $98,800
Skill level Beginner

DNA Analyst

A DNA Analyst analyses genetic material in forensic labs or research settings to support criminal investigations and medical research.

Avg yearly income $78,000
Skill level Advanced
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia

Courses in forensic science

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
MSL40122

Certificate IV in Laboratory Techniques
On Campus
7 months
$650 - $5,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Laboratory Attendant Laboratory Technician Forensic Science Technician
Medical Laboratory Technician Pathology Assistant Pathology Collector Alcohol and Drug Tester (AOD) Laboratory Supervisor Senior Technical Officer Analytical Chemist Forensic Anthropologist Medical Chemist Clinical Researcher Pathologist Medical Physicist Clinical Laboratory Technician Science Technician Laboratory Analyst
+ 15 more
PSP40416

Certificate IV in Government Investigations
Online
12 months
$2,495
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Compliance Officer Biosecurity Officer Compliance Specialist
Compliance Coordinator Private Investigator Review Officer Public Administrator Criminal Investigator Detective
+ 6 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Compliance Officer Biosecurity Officer Compliance Specialist Compliance Coordinator Private Investigator Review Officer Public Administrator Criminal Investigator Detective + 6 more
CPP30619

Certificate III in Investigative Services
Online
16 months
$1,795
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Private Investigator Criminal Investigator
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Private Investigator Criminal Investigator
PSP50416

Diploma of Government Investigations
Online
12 months
$3,495
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Government Relations Manager Government Agent Criminal Investigator
Government Investigator
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Government Relations Manager Government Agent Criminal Investigator Government Investigator + 1 more
MSL50122

Diploma of Laboratory Technology
Blended, On Campus, Traineeship
6 - 48 months
$0 - $28,934
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Laboratory Attendant Laboratory Technician Forensic Science Technician
Laboratory Scientist Laboratory Analyst Laboratory Assistant Medical Laboratory Technician Pathology Assistant Pathology Collector Alcohol and Drug Tester (AOD) Laboratory Supervisor Senior Technical Officer Plant Scientist Ecotoxicologist Fisheries Scientist Biotechnology Engineer Forensic Chemist Medical Technologist Clinical Research Associate Pharmaceutical Production Supervisor Medical Physicist Genetic Counsellor Clinical Laboratory Technician Science Technician Hospital Scientist Molecular Biologist
+ 23 more
10837NAT

Certificate IV in Biometric Technologies
On Campus
24 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Biometric Assessor
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Biometric Assessor

Bachelor of Psychology
Blended, On Campus
3 - 4 years
$0 - $133,600
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Clinical Psychologist Psychologist Registered Psychologist
Organisational Psychologist Forensic Psychologist Art Therapist Academic Psychologist Counselling Psychologist Sports Psychologist School Psychologist Criminal Psychologist Neuropsychologist
+ 9 more

Bachelor of Criminal Justice
Blended, On Campus, Online
3 years
$0 - $48,960
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Crime Analyst Probation Officer Correctional Officer
Correctional Supervisor Legal Advocate Court Support Worker Criminal Investigator
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Crime Analyst Probation Officer Correctional Officer Correctional Supervisor Legal Advocate Court Support Worker Criminal Investigator + 4 more

Bachelor of Criminology
Blended, On Campus
3 years
$0 - $91,200
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Parole Officer Probation Officer Law Enforcement Officer
Correctional Officer Correctional Supervisor Correctional Case Manager Criminal Defence Lawyer Legal Advocate Chief of Police Criminal Investigator
+ 7 more

Bachelor of Dental Surgery
On Campus
5 years
$0 - $59,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Dentist Endodontist Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon
Orthodontist Periodontist Prosthodontist Paediatric Dentist Forensic Odontologist
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Dentist Endodontist Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon Orthodontist Periodontist Prosthodontist Paediatric Dentist Forensic Odontologist + 5 more

Bachelor of Biomedical Science
Blended, On Campus
3 years
$0 - $97,200
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Biomedical Scientist Biotechnologist Medical Researcher
Medical Scientist Biomedical Technician Pharmaceutical Sales Representative Medical Practitioner Clinical Physiologist Clinical Researcher Medical Science Liaison IVF Specialist Cardiac Scientist Histotechnologist Career Medical Officer (CMO) Clinical Research Associate Bioinformatics Scientist Forensic Consultant Medicinal Chemist Cytologist Genetic Counsellor Laboratory Scientist Clinical Laboratory Technician Hospital Scientist Molecular Biologist Nanoscientist Clinical Research Manager
+ 23 more

Bachelor of Arts (Criminology)
Blended, On Campus
3 years
$0 - $85,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Crime Prevention Officer Criminologist Forensic Specialist
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Crime Prevention Officer Criminologist Forensic Specialist

Bachelor of Arts (Criminology and Criminal Justice)
Blended, On Campus
3 years
$0 - $72,720
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Criminologist Court Officer Detective
Criminal Defence Lawyer Court Support Worker Criminal Investigator
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Criminologist Court Officer Detective Criminal Defence Lawyer Court Support Worker Criminal Investigator + 3 more

Bachelor of Science (Biology)
Blended, On Campus, Online
3 years
$0 - $76,320
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Biologist Biotechnologist Ecologist
Biology Teacher Clinical Researcher Forensic Entomologist Forensic Biologist
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Biologist Biotechnologist Ecologist Biology Teacher Clinical Researcher Forensic Entomologist Forensic Biologist + 4 more

Bachelor of Science (Biotechnology)
Blended, On Campus
3 years
$0 - $45,426
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Microbiologist Pharmaceutical Scientist Biotechnologist
Embryologist DNA Analyst Cytologist Forensic Biologist Laboratory Scientist Molecular Biologist
+ 6 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Microbiologist Pharmaceutical Scientist Biotechnologist Embryologist DNA Analyst Cytologist Forensic Biologist Laboratory Scientist Molecular Biologist + 6 more

Bachelor of Science (Cell and Molecular Biology)
Blended, On Campus
3 years
$0 - $24,180
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Biomedical Scientist Biotechnologist Microbiologist
DNA Analyst Molecular Biologist
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Biomedical Scientist Biotechnologist Microbiologist DNA Analyst Molecular Biologist + 2 more

Bachelor of Science (Chemistry)
Blended, On Campus
3 years
$0 - $123,300
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Analytical Chemist Chemist Environmental Chemist
Industrial Chemist Medical Chemist Cosmetic Chemist Research and Development Chemist Physical Scientist Forensic Chemist Medicinal Chemist Materials Scientist Laboratory Scientist Science Technician Nanoscientist Chemistry Teacher
+ 12 more

Bachelor of Science (Forensic Science)
Blended, On Campus
3 years
$0 - $22,032
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Crime Scene Investigator Forensic Scientist Forensic Science Technician
Forensic Anthropologist Forensic Chemist DNA Analyst Forensic Entomologist Forensic Odontologist Forensic Biologist
+ 6 more

Bachelor of Science (Genetics)
Blended, On Campus
3 years
$0 - $27,402
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Bioinformatician Genetic Counsellor Geneticist
Molecular Geneticist Research Scientist DNA Analyst Molecular Biologist
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Bioinformatician Genetic Counsellor Geneticist Molecular Geneticist Research Scientist DNA Analyst Molecular Biologist + 4 more

Bachelor of Science (Human Biology)
On Campus
3 years
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Forensic Scientist Genetic Counsellor Forensic Anthropologist
IVF Specialist
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Forensic Scientist Genetic Counsellor Forensic Anthropologist IVF Specialist + 1 more
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