Overview
Forensic investigations are becoming increasingly sophisticated with the integration of the latest analytical techniques in forensic chemistry and biology. Additionally, a number of professions ranging from law to wildlife protection, are becoming increasingly dependent on forensic knowledge and techniques. Furthermore, growth of industries such as forensic/evidential journalism and the need for investigative skill in areas as diverse as insurance and conservation has greatly increased the need for graduates with a solid analytical science training, strong appreciation of forensics and the entrepreneurship and management skills to bring forth new ideas. Thus there is increasing interest from employers for science graduates with good analytical skills, an understanding of forensics and the business skills to function in this rapidly developing field.
Forensic Analytical Science deals with the modern analytical techniques used in support of the legal system and in wider investigative contexts. Although chemistry and biology make up the core, it draws upon multiple disciplines such as mathematics and statistics, clothing and textile sciences, law, botany, and bioanthropology. This major will provide graduates with strong analytical skills that can be applied in many areas of endeavour and certainly is not limited to criminal forensics.
Contact Details
Professor Russell Frew
Tel +64 3 479 7913
Email rfrew@chemistry.otago.ac.nz
Website Applied Science programme
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Applied Science* (BAppSc)
- Bachelor of Arts and Science (BASc)
- Bachelor of Commerce and Science (BComSc)
- Bachelor of Applied Science with Honours (BAppSc(Hons))
- Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Science (PGDipAppSc)
- Diploma for Graduates (DipGrad)
*It is a requirement that every Bachelor of Applied Science (BAppSc) normally includes an approved minor subject or an approved second major subject. Usually such a minor or second major subject must be selected from the approved combinations of major subjects with minor or second major subjects. Some exceptions may apply. For details see:
Full list of available approved minor and second major subject areas
Programme requirements
Bachelor of Applied Science (BAppSc) majoring in Forensic Analytical Science
| Year | Papers | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 100-level |
BIOC 192 Foundations of Biochemistry CELS 191 Cell and Molecular Biology CHEM 191 The Chemical Basis of Biology and Human Health HUBS 191 Human Body Systems 1 STAT 110 Statistical Methods, or STAT 115 Introduction to Biostatistics At least one of the following is recommended: |
18 18 18 18 18 18 |
| 200-level |
CHEM 206 Analytical Chemistry FORS 201 Analytical and Forensic Science GENE 222 Genes, Chromosomes and Populations At least two of BIOA 201, BIOC 221, CHEM 201 or CHEM 205, CHEM 204, CLTE 203, FOSC 201, GENE 221, MICR 221, MICR 222, PHAL 211, PHAL 221, STAT 242, STAT 261, STAT 210, STAT 260, STAT 270 |
18 18 18 36 |
| 300-level |
FORS 301 Analytical Forensic Biology CHEM 306 Forensic Chemistry At least two of BIOA 301, BIOC 352, CHEM 304, CLTE 303, FOSC 301, GENE 312, GENE 315, PHAL 306, PSYC 325, 300-level MICR and STAT papers |
18 18 36 |
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90 further points, including either requirements for an approved minor or second major subject or other approved papers |
90 | |
| Total | 360 |
Bachelor of Applied Science with Honours (BAppSc(Hons)) in Forensic Analytical Science
If you wish to enrol in this programme please contact the Division of Sciences.
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