{"id":869,"date":"2016-08-06T15:49:49","date_gmt":"2016-08-06T15:49:49","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/science.utm.my\/pg\/?page_id=869"},"modified":"2016-08-06T16:47:51","modified_gmt":"2016-08-06T16:47:51","slug":"structure","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/science.utm.my\/pg\/mscq\/structure\/","title":{"rendered":"Programme Structure"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Programme Name: Master of Science (Forensic Science)<\/strong> <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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| Entry Requirement<\/a><\/strong> | Programme Objectives<\/a> <\/strong>| Programme Learning Outcomes<\/a> <\/strong>|\u00a0 Programme Structure<\/span> <\/strong>| Activities<\/a> <\/strong>|<\/span><\/p>\n

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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:<\/span><\/p>\n

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Se<\/strong>m<\/strong>este<\/strong>r 1<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Course Code<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nCourse<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nCredit<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
MSCN 1803<\/span><\/td>\nForensic Evidence and the Aspects of Law<\/span><\/td>\n3<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
MSCN 19×3<\/span><\/td>\nForensic Elective Course
\n<\/span><\/td>\n		3<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
MSCN 1853<\/span><\/td>\nForensic Practical<\/span><\/td>\n3<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
MCSN 1303<\/span><\/td>\nResearch Methodology<\/span><\/td>\n3<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nTotal credits<\/span><\/td>\n12<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Se<\/strong>m<\/strong>este<\/strong>r 2<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Course Code<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nCourse<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nCredit<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
MSCN 1823<\/span><\/td>\nForensic Chemistry
\n<\/span><\/td>\n		3<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
MSCN 1813<\/span><\/td>\nForensic Analytical Instrumentation
\n<\/span><\/td>\n		3<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
MSCN 1830<\/span><\/td>\nExpert Testimony & Moot Court
\n<\/span><\/td>\n		HW<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
UHAX 6xx3<\/span><\/td>\nUniversity Compulsory Course<\/span><\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nTotal credits<\/span><\/td>\n9<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

x = a code number ; HW: Hadir wajib\u00a0 ‘Attendance is compulsory’
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Se<\/strong>m<\/strong>este<\/strong>r 3<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n
Course Code<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nCourse<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nCredit<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
MSCN xx80\/xx90
\n<\/span><\/td>\n		Dissertation<\/span><\/td>\n21<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nTotal credits<\/span><\/td>\n21<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

The course code for dissertation is given as MSCN XY80\/XY90
\n<\/span>\u2018X\u2019 refers to the year and \u2018Y\u2019 refers to the semester in which the student is enrolled
\n<\/span>\u20188\u2019 refers to full time students and \u20189\u2019 refers to part time students
\n<\/span>Note : Dissertation can only be taken after completion of all courses<\/span><\/p>\n

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Forensic Electiv<\/strong>e Courses<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Course Code<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\nCourse<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\nCredit<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
MSCN 1913<\/span><\/td>\nCrime Scene Investigation
\n<\/span><\/td>\n		3<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
MSCN 1923<\/span><\/td>\nBiological Aspects of Forensic Science
\n<\/span><\/td>\n		3<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
MSCN 1933<\/span><\/td>\nExamination of Questioned Documents
\n<\/span><\/td>\n		3<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
MSCN 1943<\/span><\/td>\nQuality Assurance in Forensic Science
\n<\/span><\/td>\n		3<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
MSCN 1953<\/span><\/td>\nForensic Engineering
\n<\/span><\/td>\n		3<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
MSCN 1963<\/span><\/td>\nComputer Forensics
\n<\/span><\/td>\n		3<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
MSCN 1973<\/span><\/td>\nFire and Explosion Investigation<\/span><\/td>\n3<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
MSCN 1983<\/span><\/td>\nFirearms and Forensic Investigation
\n<\/span><\/td>\n		3<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
MSCN 1993<\/span><\/td>\nForensic Toxicology and Drugs of Abuse
\n<\/span><\/td>\n		3<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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