Applying scientific knowledge to practical applications, developing investigative and analytical skills in a variety of scenarios are some of the many areas the Forensic Science programme covers. This programme is designed to match the current career direction of this field, covering present-day topics and concepts, practical applications related to forensic science such as chemistry, biology, health science, psychology, management, entrepreneurship, crime scene investigation, and criminal law. The Forensic Science programme is taught by renowned academics and forensic scientists who are competent and experienced in various aspects of forensic fields including crime scene investigation, forensic chemistry, DNA profiling, forensic pathology, digital forensics, and criminal law. You will also be trained to develop your analytical skills so you are able to analyse any piece of evidence. Complemented by additional emphasis on the professional practice of the roles of the crime scene investigators, you can be assured that this is your pathway to become a forensic scientist of the highest caliber.

Duration of Study

4 years

Course Mode

Full-time

Course Location

Kuala Lumpur

Intakes

January, May and September

Career Prospect

• Enforcement agencies
• Analytical chemical industry
• Environmental science
• Health science
• Insurance companies
• DNA laboratories
• Pathology laboratories
• Cybersecurity companies
• Forensic laboratories
• Education and research

Subjects Offered

YEAR 1

• Chemistry 1
• Human Anatomy and Physiology
• Microbiology
• University Life (MPU-U2)
• Extracurricular Learning Experience 1 (MPU-U4)
• Chemistry 2
• Inorganic Chemistry 1
• Cell Biology
• Physical Chemistry 1
• Hubungan Etnik (for Malaysians) / Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 3 (for International students) (MPU-U1)
• Forensic Analytical Chemistry 1
• Tamadun Islam dan Tamadun Asia (for Local students) / Pengajian Malaysia (for International students) (MPU-U1)

YEAR 2

• Forensic Biology
• Organic Chemistry 1
• Physical Chemistry 2
• Inorganic Chemistry 2
• Religions in Malaysia / Business Law – Malaysian Perspective (MPU-U3)
• Extracurricular Learning Experience 2 (MPU-U4)
• Organic Chemistry 2
• Forensic Anthropology
• Spectroscopy and Structural Chemistry
• Human Genetics
• Forensic Environmental Chemistry

YEAR 3

• Research Methodology and Data Analysis
• Forensic Analytical Chemistry 2
• Forensic DNA Profiling and Analysis
• Forensic Serology and Microscopy
• Extracurricular Learning Experience 3 (MPU-U4)
• Drug and Medicinal Chemistry
• Forensic Pathology
• Material and Polymer Chemistry
• Criminal Law
• Cooperative Placement 1

YEAR 4

• Forensics Final Year Project – A
• Digital Forensics
• Crime Scene Investigation
• Fire Investigation
• Extracurricular Learning Experience 4 (MPU-U4)
• Forensic Final Year Project – B
• Ballistics and Explosive
• Criminology and Forensic Psychology
• Forensic Final Year Project – C
• Cooperative Placement 2
• Free Elective Modules (select any two)
• Entrepreneurship for Applied Sciences
• Introduction to Internet Technologies
• Introduction to Biomaterials
• Bioinformatics
• Introduction to Public Speaking

General Courses (MPU) are compulsory for all students

U1

For Malaysian students

• Appreciation of Ethics and Civilisations
• Philosophy and Contemporary Issues

For foreign students

• Philosophy and Contemporary Issues
• Communication in Bahasa Melayu 3

Entry Requirement

Academic requirements

UCSI Foundation in Science or equivalent in Malaysia

Minimum CGPA 2.00 and Possess SPM with 3 credits inclusive of Mathematics and one science subject

Matriculation

Minimum CGPA of 2.0 and THREE credits in SPM/O-Level inclusive of Maths and ONE Science subject

STPM

Minimum CGPA of 2.0 in any two subjects and THREE credits in SPM/O-Level inclusive of Maths and ONE Science subject

​UEC

Minimum grade B in FIVE subjects inclusive of Chemistry, Biology, Physics/Mathematics, and PASS SPM or equivalent

​A-levels

Minimum Grade C (GPA of 2.0) in any two subjects, and THREE credits in O-Level inclusive of Mathematics and ONE Science subject

Australian High/Secondary School Diploma (Grade 12) – SAM/AUSMAT/ SACE/ TEE/ NTCE/WACE

Minimum ATAR of 60% or minimum average of 60% in FIVE subjects inclusive of Chemistry, Biology, Physics/Mathematics, and PASS SPM or equivalent

Canadian Grade 12 – CPU/CIMP

Minimum average of 60% in SIX subjects inclusive of Chemistry, Biology, Physics/Mathematics, and PASS SPM or equivalent

International Baccalaureate (IB)

Minimum score of 26/42 from SIX subjects inclusive of Chemistry, Biology, Physics/Mathematics, and PASS SPM or equivalent

Diploma/Advanced Diploma

Minimum CGPA of 2.0 or equivalent

Other qualifications will be accessed on case-by-case basis

*Additional Requirement: FIVE Cs in SPM or equivalent; THREE Cs of which must be in Biology/Physics/Maths/Chemistry/English

 Note / Legend:

Discretion is given to the Head of School to deal with applicants who have results borderline to the Academic Requirements

SPM – Credit (A+ – C)
UEC – Credit (A1 – B6)
O-Level – min. Credit (A1 – C6)
WACE – min. Credit (A1 – C6)
STPM – min. Principal – ‘C’ grade (GPA 2.00)
A-Level – min. Principal – ‘E’ grade (GPA 2.00)
SAM/CPU – min. Pass – 50%

ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS

For Local Students

SPM English language/ B+

UEC English Language/ A2

MUET/ Band 3

SPM Eng 1119/ O-Level English/ IGCSE/ C

In the event that the English language requirements are not met, applicants will be required to take the Basic English and English Foundation for in-sessional academic enhancement concurrently with the programme

For International Students

Cambridge Linguaskill/ 154

IELTS/ Band 5.0

Cambridge English Qualifications and Tests/ 154

TOEFL/ 42

Pearson Test of English/ 47

MUET/ Band 3

International applicants who do not meet the respective academic programme’s English Language Requirement will need to improve their proficiency by enrolling into the English for Tertiary Education programme (R/KJP/00920-00929). Placement into the various levels of the English for Tertiary Education programme depends on the English Language qualification students have at the point of admission and/or the outcome of the English Placement Test.

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