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Elements of the forensic sciences
FOR4004
Synopsis
Practitioners need to be familiar with the scope and limitations of the various branches of forensic science to know when and how they may assist in particular cases. Topics to be covered include:
- Essentials of Forensic Sciences(including quality management and sample collection;
- Biological Examination including DNA;
- Firearms Examination;ballistics and gunshot residue (GSR)
- Fire;
- Fingerprint Examination;
- Forensic Entomology.
Sourced from the Monash Handbook 2026.
Quick facts
- Credit points
- 6
- Level
- 4
- Audience
- Postgraduate
- Type
- Coursework
- School
- Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
- Faculty
- Forensic Medicine
- Handbook year
- 2026
Prerequisites
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Offerings (2)
- First semesterSouthbank · FLX-BLK / University of the Philippines · FLX-BLK