Program Overview

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Master of Science in Forensic Sciences

Programme Overview

The Master of Science in Forensic Sciences degree at Amity University Dubai prepares postgraduate students with the skills necessary to scientifically analyse crime scenes for use in legal proceedings. Forensic science is an increasingly vital field, with job prospects mainly concentrated in the government sector. Various law enforcement agencies, such as the police, legal systems, and investigative services, offer opportunities for forensic scientists.

Programme Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the Master of Science in Forensic Sciences programme, the students should be able to:

• Demonstrate a comprehensive and critical understanding of Forensic Science and its practices.
• Demonstrate advanced research methodology and techniques in the analysis of physical evidence.
• Apply specialised skills and advanced research methods/instrumental techniques in identifying, analysing and solving real-time forensic problems.
• Demonstrate proficiency in communicating scientific data through verbal and written means.
• Demonstrate ethical responsibility and social sensitivity in a legal and professional environment.
• Take responsibility for managing complex forensic problems, independently and as a team member.
• Engage in independent learning and management of ethical issues in the field of Forensic Science.

Programme Completion Requirements

For Programme Completion Requirements, refer to our Graduate Programme Completion Requirements Policy.

Career Outcomes

Obtaining a Master of Science in Forensic Sciences degree can open up a range of career opportunities for graduates, including working in laboratories, government agencies, and medical examiner offices. Those with this degree may qualify for supervisory positions, such as directing a crime lab. This degree is ideal for professionals already in the forensic science field who want to advance their careers and develop leadership skills.

Aside from working as investigation officers with the police, many other career options are available to those with a Master of Science in Forensic Sciences degree, including working as expert consultants. The possibilities are endless and can include roles such as:

• Crime Scene Investigator
• Digital Forensic Scientist
• Crime Laboratory Analysts
• Forensic Toxicologist
• Forensic Scientist

Programme Structure

Year 1

• FRSC 601 Criminology and General Forensic Science (3 credits)
• CSIM 604 Crime Scene Investigation and Management (3 credits)
• QDFP 601 Questioned Documents and Fingerprints (3 credits)
• BIOL 601 Forensic Biology and Serology (3 credits)
• FRSC 606 Digital Forensics and Cyber Investigations (3 credits)
• BIOL 604 Elements of Forensic Medicine (3 credits)
• CHEM 601 Forensic Pharmacology and Toxicology (3 credits)
• BIOL 701 Forensic Anthropology and Odontology (3 credits)

Year 2

• PSGP 711 Statistics and Data Analysis (3 credits)
• BIOL 711 Forensic DNA Profiling (3 credits)
• QDFP 701 Advanced Questioned Documents (3 credits)
• CHEM 701 Forensic Firearms and Explosives Examination (3 credits)
• FRSC 710 Quality Management and Accreditation (3 credits)
• HAAS 750 Dissertation (6 credits)

Admission Requirements

Entry to Amity University Dubai’s Master of Science in Forensic Sciences programme is largely based on evidence of a capacity to undertake higher degree studies. Regular admission is granted to applicants with a recognized Bachelor’s degree earned in any science discipline, with a minimum cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale or its established equivalent from a University that is recognized by the Ministry of Education in the UAE.

Applicants must also achieve a minimum score of 1400 on the English language portion of the EmSAT examination, or its equivalent on other national or internationally recognized tests approved by the CAA, such as a TOEFL score of 550 (213 CBT, 79 iBT), or an IELTS Academic score of 6.0. Students who have completed undergraduate education in an English-medium institution can be exempted from the English language requirement, subject to satisfactory evidence being vetted by Admissions.

Conditional admissions can be granted to applicants with an EmSAT score of 1250 or its equivalent on another standardized test approved by the CAA, such as a TOEFL score of 530 (197 CBT, 71 iBT), or 5.5 IELTS Academic. In this context, students granted conditional admissions must achieve an EmSAT score of 1400 or equivalent, by the end of their first semester of study, but may take a maximum of six regular credit hours in the first semester of study, not including intensive English courses, and must achieve a minimum CGPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, or its established equivalent.

Conditionally admitted applicants not fulfilling the English proficiency requirement by the end of their first semester of study are considered under probation.

Moreover, conditional admissions can be granted to applicants with a CGPA of 2.5/4.0 scale or its established equivalent. In this case, students must register for a maximum of nine graduate-level credit hours in the first semester of study and achieve a minimum CGPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, or be subject to academic probation. Applicants with a CGPA of 2.0/4.0 scale or its established equivalent may also be granted conditional admission. Such students must register for a maximum of six graduate-level credit hours in the first semester of study and achieve a minimum CGPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, or its established equivalent, during the first semester. Not fulfilling these requirements will result in academic probation.

Accreditation

The Master of Science in Forensic Sciences degree is accredited by the Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA) of UAE’s Ministry of Education.

Faculty

• Dr. Ahmed Al Haddad (Professor)
• Dr. Gursirat Khokhar (Assistant Professor)
• Mr. Aby Joseph (Assistant Professor)
• Dr. Dinesh Chand (Associate Professor)
• Dr. Vishnu Nair (Assistant Professor)
• Dr. Sambhram Pattanayak (Lecturer)
• Mr. Robert Studholme (Lecturer)
• Ms. Saher Nabi (Lecturer)
• Ms. Achuthy Kottangal (Lecturer)
• Professor Akram M. Haddad (Professor)
• Dr. Aradhana Bhardwaj (Associate Professor)
• Dr. Jihene Mrabet (Associate Professor)
• Dr. Malini Mittal Bishnoi (Assistant Professor)
• Dr. Nagendra Singh (Assistant Professor)
• Ms. Nilam Khunti (Lecturer)
• Dr. Richa Gupta (Assistant Professor)
• Dr. Sagee Sethu (Assistant Professor)
• Dr. Seema Sangra (Assistant Professor)