Programme Name: Master of Science (Forensic Science)
| Entry Requirement | Programme Objectives | Programme Learning Outcomes | Programme Structure | Activities |
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 |