Bachelor [Applied Science (Forensic Analytical Science)] From University of Otago

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.