Graduate Certificate in Forensic Anthropology
Graduate Certificate in Forensic Anthropology
This course will acquaint you with current developments in forensic sciences of direct relevance to the application to forensic anthropology. Course structure Postgraduate coursework degrees and combined (coursework and research) degrees comprise a number of units. Why study this course? Students will develop an in-depth knowledge of the human skeleton…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course will acquaint you with current developments in forensic sciences of direct relevance to the application to forensic anthropology.
Course structure
Postgraduate coursework degrees and combined (coursework and research) degrees comprise a number of units.
Why study this course?
Students will develop an in-depth knowledge of the human skeleton
Participants will gain a practical understanding of the scientist’s role within the Australian legal system including ethics and research methods in the forensic sciences
Students can tailor their educational experience through selection of two core and two optional units (such as medico-legal death investigation, forensic archaeology, and scientific expert testimony)
You’ll learn to
become familiar with the human skeleton using real bone specimens
have the skills to undertake a biological profile of human skeletal and dental remains
become familiar with sciences aligned to forensic anthropology
Careers and further study
Explore the career opportunities available to you.
Career Pathways
Many students who choose this programme are likely to do so to achieve the necessary osteological/forensic knowledge for relevant PhD study. Others are seeking employment in mainstream forensics. To that end, graduates of this course may find employment opportunities as a forensic scientist generally (or anthropologist specifically) in both the public and private sector, including areas such as the forensic science industry, science-based industries, teaching, government agencies, state and federal police, ASIO, correctional services and community services. Other possible career options include working as a freelance forensic anthropologist, or employment with a private forensic company, a national institution, or the United Nations.
Further Study
Students completing this degree may have the option to pursue further studies in research.
REQUIREMENTS
To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have—(a) a Bachelor’s degree, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA; and(b) the equivalent of a UWA weighted average mark of at least 50 per cent.
English language requirements:
TOEFL (paper-based): 570 with a Test of Written English (TWE) of no less than 4.5
IBT TOEFL (Internet-based test score): 82 with 22 for writing, 20 for speaking, 20 for listening, and 18 for reading
IELTS (Academic): 6.5 (no band lower than 6.0)
Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English: C pass
Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English: B grade
Pearson Test of English (PTE) (Academic): Overall score of 64 with a minimum score of 64 in the Reading and Writing sections, 59 in the Speaking section and 54 in the Listening section
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
The University of Western Australia (UWA) is a proud member of the Group of Eight and is the only university in Western Australia to be ranked in the world top 100 universities (QS World University Rankings 2023).UWA’s main campus is located in Perth, Western Australia and is home to more than 23,000 students. Perth is Australia’s fourth-largest city with over two million people from a variety of cultures worldwide, a strong economy and vibrant lifestyle. Perth is one of the country’s most affordable cities, the closest major Australian city to Asia, and in the same time zone as most of Asia.
