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US6545005 - BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN FORENSIC SCIENCE WITH HONOURS

  • OVERVIEW

    This programme is the first forensic science programme offered in Malaysia. It is a very popular programme and is in high demand among prospective students. Students will be exposed to the latest knowledge and technologies in the field of Forensic Science via courses which have been developed meticulously. Teaching staff of the School together with others from the Medical and Dental Schools of USM, Department of Chemistry Malaysia, the Fire and Rescue Department, and the Royal Malaysia Police will ensure the programme to run smoothly and in an excellent manner. This programme is expected to help cater for the national requirements for forensic scientists needed in the country.

    School of Health Sciences,
    Health Campus, Universiti Sains Malaysia,
    16150 Kubang Kerian, Kelantan, Malaysia.
    https://health.usm.my/

    Duration : 4 Years / 8 Semesters 
    Medium Instruction : English Language
    Semester Offered : Semester 1 (October)

  • REQUIREMENTS

    • STPMKPM MATRICULATION / FOUNDATION STUDIES (UM/UKM/UiTM)DIPLOMA / EQUIVALENT – A-LEVEL, IB, AUSMAT, SAM, AND OTHERS
      STPM:

      i. Pass the Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM) Examination with a minimum CGPA of 2.75.

      AND

      ii. Obtain at least Grade C+ (NGMP 2.33) in any two (2) of the following subjects:
      • Biology
      • Chemistry
      • Physics / Mathematics T

      AND

      iii. Obtain at least Band 3.0 in MUET or an equivalent qualification.
      KPM MATRICULATION / FOUNDATION STUDIES (UM/UKM/UiTM):

      i. Pass the KPM Matriculation / Foundation Studies (UM/UKM/UiTM) with a minimum CGPA of 2.75.

      AND

      ii. Obtain at least Grade C+ (2.33) in any two (2) of the following subjects:
      • Biology
      • Chemistry
      • Physics / Mathematics

      AND

      iii. Obtain at least Band 3.0 in MUET or an equivalent qualification.
      DIPLOMA / EQUIVALENT – A-LEVEL, IB, AUSMAT, SAM, AND OTHERS:

      Possess a Diploma in a relevant field with a minimum CGPA of 2.75

      OR

      Pass A-Level with a minimum score of 10 and obtain at least Grade C in any two (2) of the following subjects:
      • Biology
      • Chemistry
      • Physics / Mathematics

      OR

      Pass IB with a minimum score of 24 and obtain at least a score of 4 at the Higher Level (HL) in any two (2) of the following subjects:
      • Biology
      • Chemistry
      • Physics / Mathematics

      OR

      Pass AUSMAT / SAM with a minimum aggregate of 45 and obtain at least Grade C in any two (2) of the following subjects:
      • Biology
      • Chemistry
      • Physics / Mathematics

      OR

      Possess other qualifications recognized as equivalent and endorsed by the University Senate.

      AND

      Obtain at least Band 3.0 in MUET or an equivalent English language qualification.

  • FEES

    • TYPE OF FEESAMOUNT (RM)
      TYPE OF FEES: Tuition Fees
      AMOUNT (RM):

      900.00
      TYPE OF FEES: Recurrent Fee (Payable every semester)
      AMOUNT (RM):

      480.00
      TYPE OF FEES: Per semester
      AMOUNT (RM):

      1,380.00
      TYPE OF FEES: Non-Recurrent Fee (Payable upon registration)
      AMOUNT (RM):

      720.00
      TYPE OF FEES: ** Fees are subject to change

  • LIST OF COURSE

    • Semester 1

      • Malay Language IV 
      • Integrity and Anti-Corruption 
      • Biochemistry and Basic Genetics 
      • Human Anatomy and Physiology 
      • Inorganic Chemistry 
      • Analytical Chemistry I
      • Elective course 

      Semester 2

      • Core Entrepreneurship
      • General English 1
      • Co-curriculum 
      • Psychology and Behavioural Science
      • Physical Chemistry
      • Analytical Chemistry II
      • Organic Chemistry I
       

    • Semester 1

      • Philosophy and Current Issues 
      • General English 2
      • Criminalistics 
      • Forensic Psychology 
      • Analytical Chemistry III 
      • Organic Chemistry II 
      • Forensic Serology

      Semester 2

      • Appreciation of Ethics and Civilisations
      • Material Chemistry 
      • Pollution and Environmental Chemistry 
      • Organic Chemistry III 
      • Physical Evidence 
      • Research Methodology
      • Elective course 
       
       
       

    • Semester 1

      • Molecular Biology Techniques 
      • Fire Investigation 
      • Biological Evidence 
      • Natural Products Chemistry 
      • Introduction to Criminology 
      • Forensic Anthropology and Odontology 
      • Elective course 

      Semester 2

      • Biostatistics 
      • Forensic Toxicology and Chemistry of Drugs 
      • Forensic DNA Analysis 
      • Food Chemistry 
      • Law, Evidence Presentation and Quality Assurance 
      • Forensic Digital Evidence 
      • Elective course 

        

    • Semester 1

      • Forensic Medicine 
      • Statistics for Forensic Science 
      • Research Project

      Semester 2

      • Ballistics and Explosives Chemistry 
      • Forensic Practicum 
      • Forensic Documents Examination 

  • CAREER PROSPECTS

    Position

    • Science officer
    • Enforcement officer
    • Production and quality control officers
    • Technical advisor for chemical, medical and health products and instrumentation

     

    Related Industries

    • Health
    • Insurance
    • Manufacturing and Quality Control
    • Testing laboratories
    • Law enforcement agencies
    • Government agencies
    • Education

Undergraduate

Student Admission Unit
Academic Management Division, Registry, Level 2, Chancellory Building, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 11800 Penang, Malaysia.

Tel : 1 300 888 876 / +604-6533196
Fax : +604 653 3328

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Last Update: Friday 17 April 2026.

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