Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre

Bachelor of Forensic Science/Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice
228262
Sciences, Law
Study Queensland’s only forensic science degree at the No. 1 ranked university for criminology in Queensland* (2025 Shanghai Global Rankings of Academic Subjects).
Full time Part time
Course Fee
CSP/$13200 (1st year contribution)
Griffith University - Brisbane South (Nathan)
Start Date
Mar 2027
Duration

4 years Full time or 8 years Part time

Offer Rounds
Course outline

Combine scientific expertise with a deep understanding of criminal behaviour and the justice system. This double degree equips you with the knowledge and practical skills to analyse forensic evidence, understand crime trends and contribute to investigations and legal processes. You’ll learn from practising academics and industry professionals who bring their expertise, unique experience and cutting-edge research into the classroom. In forensic science, you’ll benefit from a science-first curriculum with a focus on core chemistry and biology alongside forensics, giving you insight into both the scientific and social dimensions of crime. Complete a professional placement in your final year to gain in-field experience and expand your career options beyond traditional forensic roles. Eligible students may join the Criminology Undergraduate Research Internship Program, undertaking a research project with one-on-one mentorship from criminology experts. These competitive internships run three times a year and are a unique opportunity available only at Griffith, supported by direct connections with industry experts. You may also choose to continue your studies with an honours degree in either forensic science or criminology and criminal justice, which can lead to a PhD. For more course information, visit Bachelor of Forensic Science/Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice at GU.

Griffith University

Majors

For available majors, please refer to the separate entry for Griffith University’s Bachelor of Forensic Science.

Fee notes

This is an indicative only amount for first year fees. For further information refer to griffith.edu.au/fees-charges

Prerequisites

Applicants must meet the minimum age requirements for admission, see the QTAC website for details.

Additional entry requirements

Griffith VET Guarantee and the Year 12 Early Offer Guarantee apply to this program. For more information visit Guaranteed Admission at GU.

Assumed knowledge

Any General or Applied English subject (Units 3 and 4, C); Mathematical Methods (Units 3 and 4, C).

Minimum Selection thresholds (ATAR/Selection Rank) for semester/trimester/term 1, 2026
ATAR/Selection Rank profile for those offered places wholly or partly on the basis of ATAR/Selection Rank for semester/trimester/term 1, 2026

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ATAR/Selection Rank excluding adjustment factors

97.60

ATAR/Selection Rank including adjustment factors

99.95

ATAR/Selection Rank excluding adjustment factors

75.30

ATAR/Selection Rank including adjustment factors

79.50

ATAR/Selection Rank excluding adjustment factors

57.00

ATAR/Selection Rank including adjustment factors

65.00

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.

Student Profile by Applicant background for semester/trimester/term 1, 2026

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Number of students

19

Percentage of all students

13.8%

Number of students

<5*

Percentage of all students

<5*

Number of students

N/P#

Percentage of all students

N/P#

Number of students

18

Percentage of all students

13.0%

Number of students

0

Percentage of all students

0.0%

Number of students

90

Percentage of all students

65.2%

Number of students

0

Percentage of all students

0.0%

Number of students

138

Percentage of all students

100%

Notes

* “<5" – the number of students is less than 5
# N/P – Not published: the number is hidden to prevent calculation of numbers in cells with less than 5 students

Career opportunities

Forensic molecular biologist, forensic chemist, forensic toxicologist, DNA expert, criminal investigator, child protection officer, probation and parole officer, police detective, criminologist.

Membership

For Forensic Science, 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).

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