Do you love solving puzzles, watching crime shows, or dreaming of working in a lab or courtroom? Step into the shoes of a real-life crime scene investigator in this thrilling, hands-on elective that fuses science, law, and detective work.
In Forensic Science, you’ll explore how scientific techniques help uncover the truth behind mysteries. From analysing fingerprints and blood spatters to matching fibres, hair, and handwriting, you’ll learn how evidence tells the story when witnesses can’t. Discover how science is used to solve crimes and protect justice — just like in real-world forensic labs.
This program directly supports WA Year 9 Science curriculum outcomes, including Science Inquiry Skills (evidence collection, data interpretation, experimental design), Science as a Human Endeavour (ethics, scientific collaboration, application of science in society), and Science Understanding (biology, chemistry, and physics principles).
This course builds powerful, transferable skills — observation, analysis, logical reasoning, teamwork and communication — which are used in careers from forensic science and criminology to law, psychology, and health sciences.
It’s also a great foundation for ATAR Psychology, Human Biology, Chemistry and other senior school STEM courses. You’ll think like a scientist, act like a detective, and make decisions with the rigour of a judge.
Ms Kerry Randall
Head of Science
Kerry.Randall@cewa.edu.au