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 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 Unknown

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 Unknown

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 Unknown

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 Unknown

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 Unknown

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 Unknown

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 Unknown
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia

Courses in forensic science

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
MSL40122

Certificate IV in Laboratory Techniques
On Campus
7 months
$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
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Laboratory Attendant Laboratory Technician Forensic Science Technician Medical Laboratory Technician Pathology Assistant Pathology Collector + 3 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
+ 6 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
10732NAT

Diploma of Forensic Identification (Biometrics) (Document Examination)
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 Counsellor Psychologist
Registered Psychologist Organisational Psychologist Forensic Psychologist
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Clinical Psychologist Counsellor Psychologist Registered Psychologist Organisational Psychologist Forensic Psychologist + 3 more

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 Criminal Investigator
Detective Parole Officer Police Officer
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Criminologist Court Officer Criminal Investigator Detective Parole Officer Police Officer + 3 more

Bachelor of Arts (Socio-Legal Studies)
On Campus
3 years
$45,426
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Criminal Investigator Business Consultant Government Consultant
Correctional Officer Human Resources Officer Journalist Policy Analyst
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Criminal Investigator Business Consultant Government Consultant Correctional Officer Human Resources Officer Journalist Policy Analyst + 4 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 Research Scientist
Forensic Science Technician
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Crime Scene Investigator Forensic Scientist Research Scientist Forensic Science Technician + 1 more

Bachelor of Science (Human Biology)
On Campus
3 years
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Biotechnologist Forensic Scientist Genetic Counsellor
Hospital Scientist Pharmaceutical Scientist Research Scientist
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Biotechnologist Forensic Scientist Genetic Counsellor Hospital Scientist Pharmaceutical Scientist Research Scientist + 3 more

Bachelor of Science (Honours) (Biotechnology)
Blended, On Campus
12 months
$0 - $16,323
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Biotechnologist Forensic Scientist Research Scientist
Medical Laboratory Scientist Pharmaceutical Scientist
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Biotechnologist Forensic Scientist Research Scientist Medical Laboratory Scientist Pharmaceutical Scientist + 2 more

Bachelor of Psychological Science (Criminology)
Blended, On Campus
3 years
$26,940 - $40,950
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Forensic Psychologist Clinical Psychologist Psychologist
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Forensic Psychologist Clinical Psychologist Psychologist

Bachelor of Arts (Honours) (Criminology)
Blended, On Campus
12 months
$0 - $15,268
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Crime Prevention Officer Detective Forensic Psychologist
Intelligence Officer Parole Officer Police Officer
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Crime Prevention Officer Detective Forensic Psychologist Intelligence Officer Parole Officer Police Officer + 3 more

Master of Criminology
Blended, On Campus, Online
12 - 24 months
$0 - $62,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Crime Analyst Criminologist Forensic Psychologist
Intelligence Analyst Policy Analyst Detective Intelligence Officer
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Crime Analyst Criminologist Forensic Psychologist Intelligence Analyst Policy Analyst Detective Intelligence Officer + 4 more

Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice
Blended, On Campus, Online
3 years
$0 - $102,240
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Court Officer Criminal Investigator Criminologist
Detective Police Officer Parole Officer
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Court Officer Criminal Investigator Criminologist Detective Police Officer Parole Officer + 3 more

Master of Forensic Science
On Campus, Online
18 - 24 months
$0 - $61,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Forensic Toxicologist Forensic Scientist Crime Scene Investigator
Forensic Chemist Forensic Engineer Forensic Psychologist
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Forensic Toxicologist Forensic Scientist Crime Scene Investigator Forensic Chemist Forensic Engineer Forensic Psychologist + 3 more

Bachelor of Forensic Science
On Campus
3 years
$27,942 - $78,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Forensic Chemist Forensic Toxicologist Research Scientist
Crime Scene Investigator Forensic Analyst Forensic Science Technician
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Forensic Chemist Forensic Toxicologist Research Scientist Crime Scene Investigator Forensic Analyst Forensic Science Technician + 3 more

Graduate Diploma in Forensic Science
On Campus, Online
12 months
$0 - $8,944
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Forensic Toxicologist Forensic Scientist Crime Scene Investigator
Forensic Analyst DNA Analyst Forensic Science Technician
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Forensic Toxicologist Forensic Scientist Crime Scene Investigator Forensic Analyst DNA Analyst Forensic Science Technician + 3 more

Graduate Diploma in Forensic Odontology
Blended, On Campus
12 months
$27,200 - $50,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Forensic Odontologist Forensic Consultant
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Forensic Odontologist Forensic Consultant

Graduate Certificate in Forensic Science
On Campus, Online
6 months
$0 - $4,472
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Crime Scene Investigator Forensic Analyst Forensic Toxicologist
Forensic Chemist Forensic Psychologist Forensic Science Technician
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Crime Scene Investigator Forensic Analyst Forensic Toxicologist Forensic Chemist Forensic Psychologist Forensic Science Technician + 3 more

Graduate Certificate in Forensic Mental Health
Online
12 months
$11,250 - $16,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Mental Health Counsellor Mental Health Specialist Forensic Psychologist
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Mental Health Counsellor Mental Health Specialist Forensic Psychologist
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