PhD (Forensic Science) - School of Health Sciences
OVERVIEW
Doctor of Philosophy (Forensic Science) by research are offered to produce more forensic professionals specializing in the various fields of forensic science. They also provide opportunities for lifelong learning and assist the efforts to profesionalised experts in forensic science with advance academic degrees in line with the advancement of forensic sciences and technologies as well as meeting elevated standard of forensic science services.
To cater for the needs of the students with different undergraduate background, a wide range of forensic sciences fields including criminology, forensic drug analysis, forensic anthropology, forensic document examination, forensic fire invesitgation, DNA profiling, forensic toxicology, and phyiscal evidence are offered. In general, the study involves literature review, proposal presentation, planning and conducting experimental works, research progress presentation, preparation and submission of research articles, and finally submission of thesis for examination.
PROGRAMME OBJECTIVES
Corresponding to the mission of School of Health Sciences, the Doctor of Philosophy provide exemplary forensic science research experience with the aims to
- nurture intellectual and professional forensic science graduates.
- produce forensic science graduates who are responsible and possess high ethical standards.
- transform knowledge to develop and sustain social well-being.
RESEARCH FIELD
Criminology
Forensic Psychology
Forensic Chemistry
Forensic Biology
Forensic Anthropology
Environmental Forensic
Forensic Document Examination
DNA Profiling
Forensic Toxicology
Forensic Drug Analysis
Physical Evidence
Fire Investigation
Forensic Food Analysis
EXPERTISE
| Name | Research Interest and Expertise |
| Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mohamad Hadzri Yaacob | Electrochemistry, Environmental Sample Characterisation, Voltammetry and Polarography |
| Assoc. Prof. PT Jayaprakash | Forensic Anthropology, Forensic Entomology, Forensic Diatomology, Crime Scene Management |
| Assoc. Prof. Dr. Zafarina Zainuddin | Forensic DNA markers, Population Genetics and Species Identification |
| Dr. Affizal Ahmad | Forensic Psychology, Mental Health |
| Dr. Nik Fakhuruddin Nik Hassan | Spectrochemical Methods, Chemical Imaging and Profiling of Fingermarks , Persistence of Latent Fingermarks, Novel Method for Development of Latent Fingermarks |
| Dr. Ahmad Fahmi Lim Abdullah | Forensic Drug Analysis, Enhancement of Crime Scene Stains and Marks, Chromatography |
| Dr. Noor Zuhartini Md Muslim | Analytical Chemistry, Optical Biosensor, Environmental Sample Analysis |
| Dr. Geshina Ayu Mat Saat | Crime Prevention and Intervention, Profiling, Trauma, Psychometrics |
| Dr. Dzulkiflee Ismail | Chemometrics, Forensic Pattern Recognition, Document Examination |
| Dr. Wan Nur Syuhaila Mat Desa | Fire Investigation &Fire Debris Analysis, Illicit Drugs Profiling, Chromatography, Multivariate Analysis |
| Dr. Nur Haslindawaty Abd Rashid | Forensic DNA Markers, Population Genetics and Species Identification |
| Dr. Helmi Mohd Hadi Pritam | Forensic Anthropology, Facial Reconstruction, Facial mapping, Photo & Video Editing, Psychology of Identification, Geometric Morphometrics |
| Dr. Edinur Hisham Atan | Human Ancestry, Identity and Health |
| Dr. Chang Kah Haw | Gunshot Residue Analysis, Chemical Profiling of Forensic Evidence, Chromatography |
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Applicants should possess one of the following:
- A Master's degree in research mode; or
- A Master’s degree in related area with CGPA 3.00/4; or
- A Master’s degree in related area with CGPA 2.50-2.99/4 with additional requirements; or
- Bachelor’s degree in related area with minimum CGPA 3.67/4 (fast-track to PhD)
LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS
(Applicable for International Applicants Only)
- A minimum score of 35 in Internet-based TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language); or
- A minimum of Band 5 in IELTS (International English Language Testing System); or
- A minimum score of 154 in Cambridge English Advance (CAE); or
- A minimum score of 154 in Cambridge Proficiency Advance (CPE); or
- A minimum score of 36 in Pearson Test of English (PTE); or
- A minimum of Band 2 in MUET (Malaysian University English Test)
Exemption can be given if:
- English is the candidate's mother tongue or National Language; or
- The candidate graduated from an Institution of Higher Learning in which the medium of instruction is English
DURATION
- Full-time: Min 4 semesters / Max 10 semesters
- Part-time: Min 6 semesters / Max 15 semesters
FEES
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** Fees are subject to change
