Bachelor of Science in Forensic Sciences — study plan

Amity University Dubai School of Humanities, Arts and Applied Sciences

Credit hours: 120
Levels: 9
Courses: 40
Degree: bachelor

The Bachelor of Science in Forensic Sciences study plan at Amity University Dubai is an accredited bachelor programme spanning about 5 years (9 academic levels), requiring 120 credit hours across 40 courses of required and elective study. The table below lists the courses and their credit hours for each level.

Year 1 – Fall 15 credits

Code	Course	Credits
FRSC 102	Elements of Criminology and Police Administration	3
BIOL 102	Introduction to Forensic Biology and Serology	3
CSIM 102	Fundamentals of Crime Scene Investigation	3
ENGL 102	English for Academic Writing	3
GENE 120	Islamic Culture	3

Year 1 – Spring 15 credits

Code	Course	Credits
CHEM 102	Introduction to Forensic Chemistry	3
QDFP 202	Introduction to Fingerprint Science	3
HAAS 102	Media Literacy	3
COMM 105	Public Speaking	3
ARAB 102	Arabic Language	3

Year 2 – Fall 15 credits

Code	Course	Credits
FRSC 204	Trace Evidence Analysis	3
QDFP 206	Introduction to Questioned Documents	3
FRSC 302	Introduction to Forensic Psychology	3
HAAS 202	Practicing Sustainability	3
GENE 210	UAE Studies	3

Year 2 – Spring 15 credits

Code	Course	Credits
CHEM 302	Forensic Toxicology - I	3
BIOL 302	Forensic Anthropology and Personal Identification	3
BIOL 306	Introduction to Forensic Medicine	3
HAAS 208	Life and Future Skills	3
	Open Elective 1 Elective	3

Year 3 – Fall 15 credits

Code	Course	Credits
CHEM 402	Forensic Toxicology II	3
CSCI 455	Digital Forensics	3
BIOL 312	Wildlife Forensics	3
HAAS 322	Statistical Methods in Forensic Science	3
GENE 340	Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Sustainability	3

Year 3 – Spring 15 credits

Code	Course	Credits
FRSC 406	Forensic Firearms Examination and Ballistics	3
BIOL 402	DNA Fingerprinting	3
CHEM 408	Forensic Instrumentation	3
CHEM 416	Arson and Explosive Investigation	3
FRSC 412	Forensic Engineering	3

Year 3 – Internship 3 credits

Code	Course	Credits
HAAS 340	Internship	3

Year 4 – Fall 15 credits

Code	Course	Credits
FRSC 416	Quality Management System and Accreditation	3
GENE 440	Ethics and Professional Responsibility	3
	Major Elective 1 Elective	3
	Major Elective 2 Elective	3
	Major Elective 3 Elective	3

Year 4 – Spring 12 credits

Code	Course	Credits
HAAS 450	Project	3
	Major Elective 4 Elective	3
	Major Elective 5 Elective	3
	Open Elective 2 Elective	3

This plan is transcribed from the university's official source. Always confirm the plan approved for your own cohort before registering. Official source

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Frequently asked questions about Bachelor of Science in Forensic Sciences

How many credit hours is Bachelor of Science in Forensic Sciences at Amity University Dubai?

Bachelor of Science in Forensic Sciences at Amity University Dubai requires completing 120 credit hours to graduate, spread across 40 courses.

How many years is Bachelor of Science in Forensic Sciences at Amity University Dubai?

The study plan for Bachelor of Science in Forensic Sciences spans about 5 years (9 levels/semesters) under the approved plan.

What degree does Bachelor of Science in Forensic Sciences award?

Bachelor of Science in Forensic Sciences at Amity University Dubai awards a Bachelor's degree after completing 120 credit hours.