University of Technology Sydney

C10389v2 Bachelor of Forensic Science Bachelor of Creative Intelligence and Innovation

Award(s): Bachelor of Forensic Science (BForSc)
Bachelor of Creative Intelligence and Innovation (BCIInn)

UAC code: 609587 (Autumn session)
CRICOS code: 092383G
Commonwealth supported place?: Yes
Load credit points: 240
Course EFTSL: 5
Location: City campus

Overview
Course aims
Career options
Innovation and Transdisciplinary program
Course intended learning outcomes
Admission requirements
Pathway course
Assumed knowledge
Course duration and attendance
Course structure
Course completion requirements
Course program
Honours
Professional recognition
Other information

Overview

The Bachelor of Forensic Science Bachelor of Creative Intelligence and Innovation prepares students for professional and specialist work in the discipline of forensic science. Students build a solid foundation of skills and knowledge in the enabling sciences, complemented by an in-depth understanding of forensic science in the context of their chosen discipline. Development of critical thinking and problem-solving skills is a focus of the degree, with graduates in high demand from a diverse range of industries and organisations.

Creative intelligence and innovation training utilises multiple perspectives from diverse fields, integrating a range of industry experiences, real-world projects and self-initiated proposals, equipping graduates to address the wicked problems, complex challenges and untapped opportunities in today's world.

This course provides students with a thorough understanding of how forensic science can solve and prevent crime. This is a hands-on course using world-class facilities that are modelled on operational laboratories. The course is well regarded nationally and internationally, with strong links to industries such as the federal and state police services, national and international forensic institutions, and government laboratories.

By focusing on the high-level conceptual thinking and problem-solving practices that lead to the development of innovative, creative and entrepreneurial outcomes, students of the combined degree also gain leading edge capabilities that are highly valued in the globalised world, including dealing with critical and creative thinking, invention, complexity, innovation, future scenario building and entrepreneurship, and the ability to work on their own across disciplines. These creative intelligence competencies enable graduates to navigate in a rapidly changing world.

Course aims

This course aims to produce professional forensic scientists with highly adaptable scientific skills, accompanied by a thorough grounding in theory and practice.

Career options

Career options depend on the selected major and may include positions in the police service; state and federal law enforcement agencies; government and private forensic and drug detection laboratories; customs; quarantine services; environmental protection agencies; pharmaceutical, chemical and analytical industries; DNA testing laboratories; medical diagnostic laboratories; hospitals or corporate multinationals providing forensic, medical or research services; digital forensic laboratories; and scene-of-crime offices.

By being creative thinkers, initiators of new ideas, scenario planners, global strategists, open network designers or sustainable futures innovators within their chosen field of study, graduates maximise the potential of their chosen profession, making them highly sought after graduates with the ability to identify and develop solutions to complex issues facing their disciplines and society.

Innovation and Transdisciplinary program

Transdisciplinarity and Innovation at UTS

All UTS students have the opportunity to develop distinctive capabilities around transdisciplinary thinking and innovation through the TD School. Transdisciplinary education at UTS brings together great minds from different disciplines to explore ideas that improve the way we live and work in the world. These offerings are unique to UTS and directly translate to many existing and emerging roles and careers.

Diploma in Innovation

The Diploma in Innovation (C20060) teaches innovation, supports personal transformation and provides the hard skills needed to support the inventors and inventions of the future. Students come out of the Diploma in Innovation, with the hard skills to create and support sectoral and societal transformation. Graduates are able to fluently integrate ideas, across professional disciplines and are inventors of the future.

All UTS undergraduate students (with the exception of students concurrently enrolled in the Bachelor of Creative Intelligence and Innovation) can apply for the Diploma in Innovation upon admission in their chosen undergraduate degree. It is a complete degree program that runs in parallel to any undergraduate degree. The course is offered on a three-year, part-time basis, with subjects running in 3-week long intensive blocks in July, December and February sessions. More information including a link to apply is available at https://dipinn.uts.edu.au.

Transdisciplinary electives program

Transdisciplinary electives broaden students' horizons and supercharge their problem-solving skills, helping them to learn outside, beyond and across their degrees. Students enrolled in an undergraduate course that includes electives can choose to take a transdisciplinary subject (with the exception of students concurrently enrolled in the Bachelor of Creative Intelligence and Innovation). More information about the TD Electives program is available here.

Course intended learning outcomes

1.1 Demonstrate a command of forensic science practice, including the detection, collection, and analysis of traces in order to exploit and integrate the results of analyses into investigative, evaluative and intelligence frameworks.
2.1 Apply investigative, critical thinking and problem-solving skills to forensic science problems and design experimental methods to test hypotheses and critically analyse and interpret data.
3.1 Practise safe, ethical, and professional conduct with consideration for the role of forensic science in addressing current and future challenges faced by law enforcement, the legal system, security, and the wider community.
4.1 Apply forensic science professional skills with a high degree of personal autonomy and reflection to demonstrate initiative and innovative thinking in solving complex forensic problems.
5.1 Demonstrate skills in communicating experimental conclusions, expert opinion, and the justification of professional decisions related to forensic science processes effectively to expert, scientific, and non-expert audiences.
6.1 Demonstrate an appreciation of historical and contemporary Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Knowledges relevant to forensic science and integrate these knowledges into professional practice.
CII.1.1 Identify and evaluate complex challenges by analysing system dynamics, constraints, and potential leverage points, using disciplinary perspectives, evidence, and diverse viewpoints.
CII.2.1 Identify, create, and employ a range of appropriate creative intelligence methods and boundary?crossing methodologies to construct and solve problems and generate transformative possibilities.
CII.3.1 Practice mutual, responsible value creation, including the implementation of sustainable and entrepreneurial innovation.
CII.3.2 Communicate transdisciplinary ideas and solutions succinctly and persuasively using appropriate modalities.
CII.4.1 Develop reflexive connection with an evolving self, demonstrating ethical and intellectual positions that reflect well?considered values that enable greater purpose and inclusivity.
CII.5.1 Critically reflect on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People’s contexts across innovation and entrepreneurship to inform professional capability and practices to work effectively with and for Indigenous Australians.

Key

CII = Creative Intelligence and Innovation course intended learning outcomes (CILOs)

Admission requirements

Applicants must have completed an Australian Year 12 qualification, Australian Qualifications Framework Diploma, or equivalent Australian or overseas qualification at the required level.

The English proficiency requirement for international students or local applicants with international qualifications is: Academic IELTS: 6.5 overall with a writing score of 6.0; or TOEFL: paper based: 550-583 overall with TWE of 4.5, internet based: 79-93 overall with a writing score of 21; or AE5: Pass; or PTE: 58-64 with a writing score of 50; or C1A/C2P: 176-184 with a writing score of 169.

Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.

International students

Visa requirement: To obtain a student visa to study in Australia, international students must enrol full time and on campus. Australian student visa regulations also require international students studying on student visas to complete the course within the standard full-time duration. Students can extend their courses only in exceptional circumstances.

Pathway course

Successful completion of the UTS College:

  • Diploma of Science guarantees entry into the course (Chemistry, Biology and Crime Scene Investigation majors) with 48 credit points of recognition of prior learning
  • Diploma of IT guarantees entry into the course (Digital Forensics major) with 42 credit points of recognition of prior learning.

Assumed knowledge

2-unit mathematics; any two units of English; and any two units of science.

HSC Mathematics Extension 1; Chemistry; Physics are recommended.

Course duration and attendance

Students can complete the course in four years of full-time study. Full-time attendance involves approximately 24 hours each week on campus. Students may also be able to complete the course part time, usually at the rate of two subjects a session (a 50 per cent load), taking eight years to complete. Part-time students are required to attend some classes in daytime hours.

Course structure

The course comprises 240 credit points of study made up of 48 credit points of core subjects, a 72-credit-point major choice, 24 credit points of electives and 96 credit points of core subjects in creative intelligence and innovation.

Industrial training/professional practice

This course involves significant industry engagement as part of the learning process. Students may be required to relinquish intellectual property when they opt in to certain industry-related experiences, particularly relating to internships and capstone projects.

Course completion requirements

STM91180 Core subjects (Forensic Science) 48cp
CBK91225 Major choice 72cp
CBK90232 Electives (Science UG) 24cp
STM90839 Core subjects (Creative Intelligence and Innovation) 96cp
Total 240cp

Course program

Typical course programs are shown below.

Chemistry major, Autumn commencing, full time
Year 1
Autumn session
65111 Chemistry 1   6cp
65242 Principles of Forensic Science   6cp
60006 Scientific Perspectives for Global Issues   6cp
33116 Design, Data, and Decisions   6cp
July session
81511 Problems to Possibilities   8cp
Spring session
65212 Chemistry 2   6cp
91161 Cell Biology and Genetics   6cp
35255 Forensic Statistics   6cp
65312 Forensic Imaging   6cp
December session
81512 Creative Practice and Methods   8cp
Year 2
Autumn session
65342 Crime Scene Investigation   6cp
65202 Organic Chemistry 1   6cp
65316 Criminalistics   6cp
65306 Analytical Chemistry 1   6cp
July session
81513 Past, Present, Future of Innovation   8cp
Spring session
65409 Analytical Chemistry 2   6cp
65508 Organic Chemistry 2   6cp
65544 Chemical Criminalistics   6cp
91400 Human Anatomy and Physiology   6cp
Year 3
February session
81514 Creativity and Complexity   8cp
Autumn session
65545 Forensic Toxicology   6cp
Select 18 credit points of options   18cp
July session
81515 Leading Innovation   8cp
Spring session
65313 Forensic Intelligence   6cp
65314 Complex Cases   6cp
65315 Forensic Research Project   6cp
Select 6 credit points of options   6cp
December session
81516 Initiatives and Entrepreneurship   8cp
81522 Innovation Internship A   6cp
Year 4
Autumn session
81531 Industry Innovation Project   12cp
March session
Select 6 credit points from the following:   6cp
81521 Envisioning Futures 6cp  
81528 New Knowledge-making Lab 6cp  
July session
Select 6 credit points from the following:   6cp
81525 Innovation Internship B 6cp  
81523 Speculative Start-up 6cp  
Spring session
81532 Creative Intelligence Capstone   12cp
August session
81524 Transdisciplinary Practice at the Cutting Edge   6cp
Biology major, Autumn commencing, full time
Year 1
Autumn session
65111 Chemistry 1   6cp
65242 Principles of Forensic Science   6cp
60006 Scientific Perspectives for Global Issues   6cp
33116 Design, Data, and Decisions   6cp
July session
81511 Problems to Possibilities   8cp
Spring session
65212 Chemistry 2   6cp
91161 Cell Biology and Genetics   6cp
35255 Forensic Statistics   6cp
65312 Forensic Imaging   6cp
December session
81512 Creative Practice and Methods   8cp
Year 2
Autumn session
65342 Crime Scene Investigation   6cp
91314 General Microbiology   6cp
65316 Criminalistics   6cp
91320 Metabolic Biochemistry   6cp
July session
81513 Past, Present, Future of Innovation   8cp
Spring session
91132 Molecular Biology   6cp
91137 DNA Profiling   6cp
91400 Human Anatomy and Physiology   6cp
Select 6 credit points of options   6cp
Year 3
February session
81514 Creativity and Complexity   8cp
Autumn session
65319 Biological Criminalistics   6cp
Select 18 credit points of options   18cp
July session
81515 Leading Innovation   8cp
Spring session
65313 Forensic Intelligence   6cp
65314 Complex Cases   6cp
65315 Forensic Research Project   6cp
65318 Forensic Genotyping Technologies   6cp
December session
81516 Initiatives and Entrepreneurship   8cp
81522 Innovation Internship A   6cp
Year 4
Autumn session
81531 Industry Innovation Project   12cp
March session
Select 6 credit points from the following:   6cp
81521 Envisioning Futures 6cp  
81528 New Knowledge-making Lab 6cp  
July session
Select 6 credit points from the following:   6cp
81525 Innovation Internship B 6cp  
81523 Speculative Start-up 6cp  
Spring session
81532 Creative Intelligence Capstone   12cp
August session
81524 Transdisciplinary Practice at the Cutting Edge   6cp
CSI major, Autumn commencing, full time
Year 1
Autumn session
65111 Chemistry 1   6cp
65242 Principles of Forensic Science   6cp
60006 Scientific Perspectives for Global Issues   6cp
33116 Design, Data, and Decisions   6cp
July session
81511 Problems to Possibilities   8cp
Spring session
65212 Chemistry 2   6cp
91161 Cell Biology and Genetics   6cp
35255 Forensic Statistics   6cp
65312 Forensic Imaging   6cp
December session
81512 Creative Practice and Methods   8cp
Year 2
Autumn session
65342 Crime Scene Investigation   6cp
91314 General Microbiology   6cp
65316 Criminalistics   6cp
65306 Analytical Chemistry 1   6cp
July session
81513 Past, Present, Future of Innovation   8cp
Spring session
65321 Homicide and Human Remains Investigation   6cp
65322 Major Scene Investigation   6cp
65409 Analytical Chemistry 2   6cp
91400 Human Anatomy and Physiology   6cp
Year 3
February session
81514 Creativity and Complexity   8cp
Autumn session
CBK90232 Electives (Science UG)   24cp
July session
81515 Leading Innovation   8cp
Spring session
65313 Forensic Intelligence   6cp
65314 Complex Cases   6cp
65315 Forensic Research Project   6cp
65323 Advanced Imaging and Specialist Recovery   6cp
December session
81516 Initiatives and Entrepreneurship   8cp
81522 Innovation Internship A   6cp
Year 4
Autumn session
81531 Industry Innovation Project   12cp
March session
Select 6 credit points from the following:   6cp
81521 Envisioning Futures 6cp  
81528 New Knowledge-making Lab 6cp  
July session
Select 6 credit points from the following:   6cp
81525 Innovation Internship B 6cp  
81523 Speculative Start-up 6cp  
Spring session
81532 Creative Intelligence Capstone   12cp
August session
81524 Transdisciplinary Practice at the Cutting Edge   6cp
Digital Forensics major, Autumn commencing, full time
Year 1
Autumn session
31268 Web Systems   6cp
65242 Principles of Forensic Science   6cp
60006 Scientific Perspectives for Global Issues   6cp
33116 Design, Data, and Decisions   6cp
July session
81511 Problems to Possibilities   8cp
Spring session
48023 Programming Fundamentals   6cp
41092 Network Fundamentals   6cp
35255 Forensic Statistics   6cp
65312 Forensic Imaging   6cp
December session
81512 Creative Practice and Methods   8cp
Year 2
Autumn session
65342 Crime Scene Investigation   6cp
48730 Cybersecurity   6cp
65316 Criminalistics   6cp
65325 Digital Trace and Identity   6cp
July session
81513 Past, Present, Future of Innovation   8cp
Spring session
48436 Digital Forensics   6cp
65326 Digital and Cyber Crime   6cp
31250 Introduction to Data Analytics   6cp
Select 6 credit points of options   6cp
Year 3
February session
81514 Creativity and Complexity   8cp
Autumn session
41900 Cryptography   6cp
Select 18 credit points of options   18cp
July session
81515 Leading Innovation   8cp
Spring session
65313 Forensic Intelligence   6cp
65314 Complex Cases   6cp
65315 Forensic Research Project   6cp
65327 Web Monitoring and Investigations   6cp
December session
81516 Initiatives and Entrepreneurship   8cp
81522 Innovation Internship A   6cp
Year 4
Autumn session
81531 Industry Innovation Project   12cp
March session
Select 6 credit points from the following:   6cp
81521 Envisioning Futures 6cp  
81528 New Knowledge-making Lab 6cp  
July session
Select 6 credit points from the following:   6cp
81525 Innovation Internship B 6cp  
81523 Speculative Start-up 6cp  
Spring session
81532 Creative Intelligence Capstone   12cp
August session
81524 Transdisciplinary Practice at the Cutting Edge   6cp

Honours

The Bachelor of Forensic Science (Honours) (C09100) is available to eligible students with an additional one year of full-time study.

Professional recognition

Graduates of the Chemistry major are eligible for membership of the Royal Australian Chemical Institute and the Australian and New Zealand Forensic Science Society.

Other information

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