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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

    • GENERAL REQUIREMENTS (ENGLISH VERSION)GENERAL REQUIREMENTS (MALAY VERSION)
      GENERAL REQUIREMENTS (ENGLISH VERSION):

      Pass in SPM/SPMV or an equivalent qualification with Honors in the following subjects:

      • Bahasa Melayu/Bahasa Malaysia/Bahasa Malaysia July
      • Mathematics
      • Pass in History

      Achieve at least Band 2 in the Malaysian University English Test (MUET) or an equivalent test within one (1) year from the registration date.

      Note:

      • The requirement to pass History at the SPM level has been in effect since 2013.
      GENERAL REQUIREMENTS (MALAY VERSION):
      • Lulus SPM/ SPMV/ setaraf dengan mendapat KEPUJIAN dalam mata pelajaran Bahasa Melayu/ Bahasa Malaysia/ Bahasa Malaysia Julai dan Mathematics serta lulus dalam mata pelajaran Sejarah
      • Mendapat sekurang-kurangnya Band 2 dalam Malaysian University English Test (MUET) atau setaraf dalam tempoh satu (1) tahun dari tarikh mendaftar

      Nota:

      Lulus mata pelajaran Sejarah di peringkat SPM berkuatkuasa mulai tahun 2013
    • SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (ENGLISH VERSION)SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (MALAY VERSION)
      SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (ENGLISH VERSION):
      • Have at least five (5) years of continuous work experience in a related field such as Forensic Science, Health Science, or Investigations (e.g., Police Officer, Firefighter, Assistant Science Officer, Health Inspector, Medical Assistant, Nurse, or similar roles)

      OR

      • Have at least three (3) years of work experience in the related field if the CGPA of the recognized Diploma in the relevant field is less than 2.75

      AND

      • Achieve at least Band 3 in the Malaysian University English Test (MUET) within one (1) year from the registration date

      AND

      • Excel in the interview assessment
      SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (MALAY VERSION):
      • Mempunyai pengalaman kerja sekurang-kurangnya lima (5) tahun secara berterusan dalam bidang berkaitan Sains Forensik/ Sains Kesihatan/ Penyiasatan seperti Pegawai Polis, Pegawai Bomba, Penolong Pegawai Sains, Inspektor Kesihatan, Pembantu Perubatan, Jururawat dan seumpamanya

      ATAU

      • Mempunyai pengalaman bekerja dalam bidang yang berkaitan sekurang-kurangnya tiga (3) tahun jika PNGK Diploma yang diiktiraf dalam bidang yang berkaitan kurang daripada 2.75

      DAN

      • Mendapat sekurang-kurangnya Band 3 dalam Malaysian University English Test (MUET) dalam tempoh satu (1) tahun dari tarikh mendaftar

      DAN

      • Cemerlang dalam penilaian temu duga

  • 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

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Student Admission Unit
Academic Management Division, Registry, Level 2, Chancellory Building
Universiti Sains Malaysia, 11800 Penang, Malaysia.
Tel : 1 300 888 876 / +604-6533196
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