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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.
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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:
BIOL 123 Plants: How They Shape the World
CHEM 111 Chemistry: Molecular Architecture (highly recommended)
HUBS 192 Human Body Systems 2
MATH 160 Mathematics 1
PHSI 191 Biological Physics (recommended), 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, FOSC 201, GENE 221, MICR 221, MICR 222, PHAL 211, PHAL 221, STAT 242, STAT 261, STAT 210, STAT 260, STAT 270, 18
300-level,
FORS 301 Analytical Forensic Biology
CHEM 306 Forensic Chemistry
At least two of BIOA 301, BIOC 352, CHEM 304, FOSC 301, GENE 312, GENE 315, PHAL 306, PSYC 325, 300-level MICR and STAT papers, 18
, 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.
Papers
FORS 490*
FORS 401*
40 points at 400-level from APPS, BIOA, BIOC, CHEM, FORS, FOSC, GENE, LAWS, MICR, PHAL, STAT papers
Note: * These papers are not currently available.
Anyone involved with Resource Management Act needs staff who can understand analytical science. For example, in the management and custody of natural resources, the analytical techniques you’ll learn in Forensic Analytical Science will help track down sources of contamination.
Traceability gives the edge in niche marketing for top-end products – now we can prove exactly where a product has come from, protecting it from counterfeiting and giving a market advantage.
Government agencies increasingly require people with this kind of analytical training. For example, Department of Conservation workers coming across questionable logging would be able to demonstrate whether timber had come from illegal sites.
Applicants should be aware that the job market in New Zealand for criminal forensic scientists is small and that this course is not a qualification for such a career without further study or employment experience.
Overseas Student Health Cover: 700 NZD per year
