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

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 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 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 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

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

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 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 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 Specialist

Forensic Specialists are skilled scientists who collect and analyse evidence at crime scenes, providing expert testimony and detailed reports.

Avg yearly income $137,696
Skill level Advanced
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia

Courses in forensic science

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MSL40122

Certificate IV in Laboratory Techniques
On Campus
7 months
$650 - $5,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Clinical Laboratory Technician Forensic Science Technician Food Technologist
Laboratory Analyst Medical Laboratory Technician Laboratory Technician Laboratory Assistant
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Clinical Laboratory Technician Forensic Science Technician Food Technologist Laboratory Analyst Medical Laboratory Technician Laboratory Technician Laboratory Assistant + 4 more
CPP30619

Certificate III in Investigative Services
Online
16 months
$1,795
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Private Investigator Investigator Security Officer
Intelligence Officer Criminal Investigator
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Private Investigator Investigator Security Officer Intelligence Officer Criminal Investigator + 2 more
MSL50122

Diploma of Laboratory Technology
Blended, On Campus, Online, 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 Analyst Laboratory Assistant Pathology Assistant Pathology Collector Alcohol and Drug Tester (AOD) Medical Laboratory Technician Clinical Laboratory Technician Science Technician
+ 8 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, Online
3 - 4 years
$0 - $133,600
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
School Psychologist Academic Psychologist Counselling Psychologist
Sports Psychologist Criminal Psychologist Neuropsychologist Clinical Psychologist Psychologist Registered Psychologist Organisational Psychologist Forensic Psychologist Art Therapist
+ 9 more

Bachelor of Criminal Justice
Blended, On Campus, Online
3 years
$0 - $50,976
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Correctional Supervisor Crime Analyst Probation Officer
Correctional Officer Legal Advocate Court Support Worker Criminal Investigator
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Correctional Supervisor Crime Analyst Probation Officer Correctional Officer Legal Advocate Court Support Worker Criminal Investigator + 4 more

Bachelor of Criminology
Blended, On Campus, Online
3 years
$0 - $96,600
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Criminal Investigator Chief of Police Legal Advocate
Law Enforcement Officer Parole Officer Probation Officer Correctional Supervisor Correctional Case Manager Criminal Defence Lawyer Correctional Officer
+ 7 more

Bachelor of Dental Surgery
On Campus
5 years
$56,000 - $66,225
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Paediatric Dentist Endodontist Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon
Orthodontist Periodontist Prosthodontist Dentist Forensic Odontologist
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Paediatric Dentist Endodontist Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon Orthodontist Periodontist Prosthodontist Dentist Forensic Odontologist + 5 more

Bachelor of Biomedical Science
Blended, On Campus, Online
2 - 3 years
$0 - $109,752
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Biomedical Technician Pharmaceutical Sales Representative Medical Practitioner
Clinical Physiologist Clinical Researcher Medical Science Liaison Cardiac Scientist IVF Specialist Histotechnologist Career Medical Officer (CMO) Clinical Research Associate Bioinformatics Scientist Forensic Consultant Medicinal Chemist Hospital Scientist Clinical Laboratory Technician Cytologist Genetic Counsellor Laboratory Scientist Clinical Research Manager Nanoscientist Molecular Biologist Biomedical Scientist Biotechnologist Medical Researcher Medical Scientist
+ 23 more

Bachelor of Arts (Criminology)
Blended, On Campus, Online
3 years
$0 - $96,600
  • 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.
Criminal Defence Lawyer Court Officer Detective
Criminologist Court Support Worker Criminal Investigator
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Criminal Defence Lawyer Court Officer Detective Criminologist 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.
Forensic Biologist Forensic Entomologist Clinical Researcher
Biologist Biotechnologist Ecologist Biology Teacher
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Forensic Biologist Forensic Entomologist Clinical Researcher Biologist Biotechnologist Ecologist Biology Teacher + 4 more

Bachelor of Science (Biotechnology)
Blended, On Campus
3 years
$24,180 - $50,976
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Microbiologist Pharmaceutical Scientist Embryologist
Biotechnologist Forensic Biologist Cytologist Laboratory Scientist Molecular Biologist DNA Analyst
+ 6 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Microbiologist Pharmaceutical Scientist Embryologist Biotechnologist Forensic Biologist Cytologist Laboratory Scientist Molecular Biologist DNA Analyst + 6 more

Bachelor of Science (Cell and Molecular Biology)
Blended, On Campus
3 years
$0 - $26,130
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
DNA Analyst Molecular Biologist Biomedical Scientist
Biotechnologist Microbiologist
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
DNA Analyst Molecular Biologist Biomedical Scientist Biotechnologist Microbiologist + 2 more

Bachelor of Science (Chemistry)
Blended, On Campus
3 years
$0 - $130,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Cosmetic Chemist Research and Development Chemist Analytical Chemist
Chemist Environmental Chemist Industrial Chemist Medical Chemist Chemistry Teacher Nanoscientist Forensic Chemist Physical Scientist Medicinal Chemist Materials Scientist Science Technician Laboratory Scientist
+ 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.
Forensic Biologist Forensic Odontologist Forensic Anthropologist
Forensic Chemist DNA Analyst Forensic Entomologist Forensic Science Technician Crime Scene Investigator Forensic Scientist
+ 6 more

Bachelor of Science (Genetics)
Blended, On Campus
3 years
$22,032 - $28,488
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Research Scientist Bioinformatician Genetic Counsellor
Geneticist Molecular Geneticist DNA Analyst Molecular Biologist
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Research Scientist Bioinformatician Genetic Counsellor Geneticist Molecular Geneticist DNA Analyst Molecular Biologist + 4 more

Bachelor of Science (Human Biology)
On Campus
3 years
$0 - $26,565
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
IVF Specialist Forensic Anthropologist Forensic Scientist
Genetic Counsellor
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
IVF Specialist Forensic Anthropologist Forensic Scientist Genetic Counsellor + 1 more

Bachelor of Science (Zoology)
On Campus
3 years
$22,032 - $28,488
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Ecology Consultant Zoo Keeper Zoologist
Animal Behaviourist Conservation Officer Animal Nutritionist Animal Welfare Officer Forensic Entomologist
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Ecology Consultant Zoo Keeper Zoologist Animal Behaviourist Conservation Officer Animal Nutritionist Animal Welfare Officer Forensic Entomologist + 5 more

Bachelor of Science (Honours) (Biotechnology)
Blended, On Campus
12 months
$7,950 - $37,256
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Biotechnologist Forensic Scientist Research Scientist
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Biotechnologist Forensic Scientist Research Scientist
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