Postgraduate Diploma in Forensic Science (PGDipForensic)

• Deals with the application of science to matters of law.
• Covers a broad range of topics, from the statistical evaluation of glass evidence to the development of new molecules to aid in the visualisation of fingerprint residues.

Forensic Science is the application of science to matters of law. As our knowledge and technical expertise in science increase, so do the complexity and importance of the science presented to the courts in the legal system.
Forensic science covers a broad range, from the statistical evaluation of glass evidence to the development of new molecules to aid in the visualisation of fingerprint residues. Some past and possible future research areas are:

• Field Science
• Physical Evidence
• Forensic Biology
• Illicit Drugs
• Environmental Forensic Science

The Postgraduate Diploma in Forensic Science (PGDipForensic) is taught at the School of Chemical Sciences.

For futher programme details, please refer to The University of Auckland Calendar.
 

• 105 points from FORENSIC 701-704, 706, 707
• 15 points from an approved 600 or 700 level course

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Entry into the Postgraduate Diploma in Forensic Science requires completion of a Bachelor of Science degree.

Find more information about pre-requisites for the  PGDipForensic

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In the last four years approximately 4-5 positions have become available each year for forensic scientists or technicians. Most of those positions have been filled by graduates of this programme. Many of our other graduates have chosen related careers or have chosen to continue studying. Areas of employment of some alumni include the following:

• Documents examiners
• Fingerprint examiner
• Forensic scientists or technicians with ESR
• Forensic geologist (person was already in that field prior to completing the course)
• Laboratory technicians
• Patent officer
• Pharmaceutical representative
• Police inspector

• Master of Science in Forensic Science

For further information see the Chemical Sciences handbook

or contact

Dr Douglas Elliot
Phone: +64 9 373 7599 ext 85860 or 815 3936
Email: douglas.elliot@esr.cri.nz

Dr Gordon Miskelly
Phone: +64 9 373 7599 ext 88338
Email: g.miskelly@auckland.ac.nz