MSc (Forensic Science) - School of Health Sciences

Master of Science (Forensic Science) Mixed Mode Programme is offered to produce forensic professionals to meet the demand of forensic science practitioners and law enforcement agencies. Based on the inputs from key stakeholders, forensic practitioners, academics and stringent benchmarking against renowned forensic science institutions both locally and internationally, this programme has been designed to allow prospective candidates to specialise in various fields of forensic science.

This programme will equip prospective candidates with current knowledge, techniques and essential skills in forensic science which will be assimilated through well-designed theoretical and practical sessions. It also serves as a platform for prospective candidates to pursue PhD in forensic science.

Curriculum Structure:

Taught courses - 20 units

Research Project - 20 units

Total Credit Unit - 40 units

Taught Courses:

• Fundamental of Forensic Science and Crime Scene Investigation
• Techniques and Application for Forensic Science
• Research Methodology for Forensic Science
• Ethics and Legislation in Forensic Science
• Forensic Chemistry
• Forensic Biology

Contact Person:

• Assoc Prof Dr. Ahmad Fahmi Lim Abdullah
• +609 7677783/7596
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Applicants should possess the following:

A. Bachelor's degree in Forensic Science, Biology, Chemistry, Health Science or other related and recognised degree

1. CGPA of at least 2.75 / 4.00; or

2. CGPA between 2.50 - 2.74 with the following additional conditions: or

a) Research experience for at least one year; or
b) Work experience in related field for at least one year; or
c) At least one (1) academic publication in the relevant field; or
d) Grade B for major / elective courses; or
e) Grade B+ for final year project

3. CGPA between 2.00 - 2.49 (Bachelor's Degree with Honours) with the following additional conditions: or

a) Research experience for at least five (5) years; or
b) Work experience in related field for at least five (5) years; AND
c) At least one (1) academic publication in the relevant field; or
d) Grade B for major / elective courses; or
e) Grade B+ for final year project

(Applicable for International Applicants Only)

The minimum score for each programme can be vary from the below list, candidates are required to check for each programme requirements.

• A minimum score of 40 for TOEFL (Internet-based); or
• A minimum of Band 7.5 for TOEFL Essentials (Online); or
• A minimum of Band 5 for IELTS; or
• A minimum score of 47 for PTE; or
• A minimum score of 154 for Cambridge English (CAE/CPE); or
• A minimum score of 154 for Linguaskill Online; or
• A minimum of Band 3.5 for MUET

Exemption is given to candidate if:

• English is the candidate’s mother tongue or National Language; or
• Candidate graduated from an institution of Higher Learning in which the medium of instruction at Bachelor and/or Master degree level is English is required to provide a proof of statement and pass the interview conducted by the school.

Full-time: Minimum 1 year/ maximum 3 years

October

** Fees are subject to change