Programme Structure

Programme Name: Master of Science (Forensic Science)

This is a 3-semester full-time programme comprising a total of 42 credits which include five core courses (12 credits), one elective course (3 credits), one research methodology course (3 credits), one compulsory University course (3 credits) and Forensic research project and dissertation (21 credits). The following is a typical course distribution for the MSc Taught Course and Research (Mixed Mode) in Forensic Science:

Semester 1

Course Code	Course	Credit
MSCN 1803	Forensic Evidence and the Aspects of Law	3
MSCN 19×3	Forensic Elective Course	3
MSCN 1853	Forensic Practical	3
MCSN 1303	Research Methodology	3
	Total credits	12

Semester 2

Course Code	Course	Credit
MSCN 1823	Forensic Chemistry	3
MSCN 1813	Forensic Analytical Instrumentation	3
MSCN 1830	Expert Testimony & Moot Court	HW
UHAX 6xx3	University Compulsory Course
	Total credits	9

x = a code number ; HW: Hadir wajib ‘Attendance is compulsory’

Semester 3

Course Code	Course	Credit
MSCN xx80/xx90	Dissertation	21
	Total credits	21

The course code for dissertation is given as MSCN XY80/XY90
‘X’ refers to the year and ‘Y’ refers to the semester in which the student is enrolled
‘8’ refers to full time students and ‘9’ refers to part time students
Note : Dissertation can only be taken after completion of all courses

Forensic Elective Courses

Course Code	Course	Credit
MSCN 1913	Crime Scene Investigation	3
MSCN 1923	Biological Aspects of Forensic Science	3
MSCN 1933	Examination of Questioned Documents	3
MSCN 1943	Quality Assurance in Forensic Science	3
MSCN 1953	Forensic Engineering	3
MSCN 1963	Computer Forensics	3
MSCN 1973	Fire and Explosion Investigation	3
MSCN 1983	Firearms and Forensic Investigation	3
MSCN 1993	Forensic Toxicology and Drugs of Abuse	3

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