3 years Full time or 6 years Part time
Griffith’s Bachelor of Forensic Science is Queensland’s only dedicated and accredited forensic science degree, designed to give you the crime scene, laboratory and investigative skills trusted by employers. With a strong science-first approach and a focus on hands-on practical learning, you’ll graduate as a confident, job-ready forensic professional. Build strong foundations in chemistry and biology before applying them to forensic contexts—a critical advantage in a field where scientific accuracy matters. Study alongside a supportive student community, learn from approachable academics with real case experience and connect directly with industry through guest lectures, networking events and professional bodies such as the Australian and New Zealand Forensic Science Society (ANZFSS). You’ll gain a clear understanding of what forensic careers really involve and the multiple pathways available beyond traditional roles. Study core courses in biology, chemistry, molecular genetics and forensic investigation before progressing into your chosen major. In second and third year, you’ll refine your expertise through advanced lab work and applied forensic analysis, building a comprehensive, industry-relevant skillset. The strong lab, analytical and problem-solving skills you develop are highly transferable, opening career pathways beyond traditional forensic agencies into biomedical science, pharmaceuticals, healthcare and private laboratories. For more course information, visit Bachelor of Forensic Science at GU.
Griffith University
Forensic chemistry, forensic molecular biology.
Refer to entry under Griffith College for: D Science/B Forensic Science.
This is an indicative only amount for first year fees. For further information refer to griffith.edu.au/fees-charges
Applicants must meet the minimum age requirements for admission, see the QTAC website for details.
Griffith VET Guarantee and the Year 12 Early Offer Guarantee apply to this program. For more information visit Guaranteed Admission at GU.
Any General or Applied English subject (Units 3 and 4, C); Mathematical Methods (Units 3 and 4, C).
For more information about the ATAR/Selection Rank profile, please visit ATAR/Selection Rank profile explained.
ATAR/Selection Rank excluding adjustment factors
96.05
ATAR/Selection Rank including adjustment factors
98.05
ATAR/Selection Rank excluding adjustment factors
75.65
ATAR/Selection Rank including adjustment factors
80.40
ATAR/Selection Rank excluding adjustment factors
57.95
ATAR/Selection Rank including adjustment factors
65.80
Excluding: The lowest ATAR/Selection Rank to which an offer was made, excluding adjustment factors.
Including: The lowest ATAR/Selection Rank to which an offer was made including any adjustment factors that may have been applied.
For more information about the Student profile, please visit Student profile explained.
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17
Percentage of all students
19.5%
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5
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5.8%
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9
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10.3%
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15
Percentage of all students
17.2%
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0
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0.0%
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33
Percentage of all students
37.9%
Number of students
8
Percentage of all students
9.2%
Number of students
87
Percentage of all students
100%
Forensic molecular biologist, DNA analyst, forensic chemist or toxicologist, specialist within the criminal justice system, analytical or laboratory scientist in private, pharmaceutical or hospital laboratories.
Professional recognition will vary depending on your choice of major. Forensic chemistry: Australian and New Zealand Forensic Science Society (ANZFSS); Royal Australian Chemical Institute (RACI). Forensic Molecular Biology: Australian and New Zealand Forensic Science Society (ANZFSS); Australian Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (ASBMB).
