Overview

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 (Hons) programme at UCSI University 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.

Career Opportunities

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

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Forensic Analytical Chemistry
Spectroscopy and Structural Chemistry
Forensic DNA Profiling and Analysis
Forensic Serology and Microscopy
Criminal Law
Digital Forensics
Crime Scene Investigation
Ballistics and Explosive
Criminology and Forensic Psychology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-05-25 00:00:00

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Starting 2026-09-28 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-02-04 00:00:00

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Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

60

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

60

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59

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

UCSI Foundation in Science or equivalent in Malaysia

Minimum CGPA 2.00 and a minimum of Grade C (GPA 2.00) in any TWO (2) of the following subjects: Chemistry or Biology/Physics/Mathematics

National matriculation

Minimum CGPA 2.00 and a minimum of Grade C (GPA 2.00) in any TWO (2) of the following subjects:
Chemistry
Biology/Physics/Mathematics
STPM

Minimum of Grade C (GPA 2.00) in any TWO (2) of the following subjects:

Chemistry
Biology/Physics/Mathematics

UEC

Minimum Grade B in five (5) subjects, inclusive TWO (2) of the following subjects:
Chemistry
Biology/Physics/Mathematics

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

36327 MYR / year

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Citizens or residents

30047 MYR / year

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Living costs

Kuala Lumpur

Malaysia

2210 - 3815 MYR / month

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