Master of Science in Forensic Science - cont'd
Course of Study
The programme combines rigorous scientific and laboratory training with exposure to the breadth of forensic science disciplines and further specialization in one of the following four areas: forensic chemistry, forensic molecular biology, forensic pathology and anthropology and forensic toxicology. Students will also receive training in statistical evaluation of forensic evidence, legal testimony related to chain of custody, good laboratory practices, testing procedures, results and interpretations, report writing, research, and the value of professional ethics
Core Curriculum
Each student is required to successfully complete the Core Curriculum which provides the student with a broad-based educational experience in Forensic Science. Courses included in the Core Curriculum are as follows:
| Course Code | Course | Credit | Semester |
|---|---|---|---|
| FSCI6101 | Fundamentals of Forensic Science | 3 | 1 |
| FSCI6102 | Crime Scene Management | 3 | 2 |
| FSCI6103 | Forensic Laboratory Quality Assurance | 2 | 1 |
| FSCI6201 | Legal and Ethical Issues in Forensic Science | 3 | 1 |
| FSCI6202 | Moot Court | 2 | 3 |
| FSCI6301 | Statistical Analysis of Forensic Evidence | 3 | 2 |
| FSCI6401 | *Research methods & Project | 6 | 2 & Summer |
| FSCI6402 | Graduate Seminar | 2 | 2 & Summer |
| Total | 24† |
* Research Method will be done in Semester 2 and the Project in the summer.
† 24 core credits are covered in Semesters 1, 2 and the summer.
Electives†
| Course Code | Course | Credit | Semester |
|---|---|---|---|
| FSCI6302 | Population Genetics | 3 | Summer |
| FSCI6501 | Forensic Chemistry I | 3 | 2 |
| FSCI6502 | Forensic Chemistry II | 3 | Summer |
| FSCI6503 | Forensic Chemistry Analysis Laboratory | 2 | Summer |
| FSCI6601 | Forensic Serology | 3 | Summer |
| FSCI6602 | Forensic Serology laboratory | 2 | Summer |
| FSCI6603 | Forensic Molecular Biology | 3 | Summer |
| FSCI6604 | Forensic Molecular Biology laboratory | 2 | Summer |
| FSCI6701 | Forensic Anthropology | 3 | Summer |
| FSCI6702 | Forensic Anthropology Laboratory | 2 | Summer |
| FSCI6703 | Forensic Pathology I | 3 | 2 |
| FSCI6704 | Forensic Pathology II | 3 | Summer |
| FSCI6705 | Forensic Pathology Laboratory | 2 | Summer |
| FSCI6801 | Forensic Toxicology I | 3 | 2 |
| FSCI6802 | Forensic Toxicology II | 3 | Summer |
| FSCI6803 | Forensic Toxicology Laboratory | 2 | Summer |
†Elective credits are covered in semester 2 and the summer.
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