Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Forensic Science Griffith University - Gold Coast Campus, Australia

You've done the hard work to complete your degree and are now keen to put it into practice through a research project. The Bachelor of Science (Honours) lets you take that next step. It is only available if you have achieved a GPA of 5 in the second and third years of your Bachelor degree and have organised your project and a supervisor.

You'll undertake a major research project under the supervision of one of our leading researchers. The degree will be assessed through coursework, research project performance, thesis and seminar. This is the opportunity to hone your skills and demonstrate your research ability under the eyes of an experienced science professional.

Industry and expert connections
Griffith has a proud history of leading the way across scientific research. As a student of the Bachelor of Science (Honours), you'll have access to leading experts from a range of respected University research centres, including the Institute of Glycomics, Griffith Institute for Drug Discovery (GRIDD), Menzies Health Institute Queensland, the Australian Rivers Institute, the Centre for Quantum Dynamics, the Environmental Futures Research Institute, the Queensland Micro and Nanotechnology Centre and the Sea Jellies Research Laboratory.

You'll complete your honours project in your chosen specialisation, putting all that you have learnt into a tangible, rewarding project.

Graduate outcomes
The Bachelor of Science (Honours) is your pathway to a PhD and a career in scientific research. You’ll also be qualified for higher degree by research studies and scientific research in Australia and overseas. As a graduate, you'll also gain the knowledge required to make successful grant applications in order to further your research.

Major: Forensic Science
Griffith's forensic science degree is the only specialist degree of this type offered in Queensland.

When you study Forensic Science at Griffith, you will explore science in real life and receive training in handling criminal casework in forensic biology and forensic chemistry.