BSc Forensic Sciences

BScUndergraduateApplied Sciences

About This Programme

Applies chemistry, biology and analytical science to crime-scene investigation, forensic analysis and the law, taught in a dedicated forensics lab. 120 credit hours; total programme cost approximately AED 264,000 before scholarships.

Course Highlights

Chemistry, biology and analytical science applied to investigation.
Concentrations in Crime Scene Investigation or Questioned Documents & Fingerprints.
Dedicated forensics laboratory and an internship.
Scholarships of up to 50% available on all degrees.

What You'll Study

Delivered on the Dubai International Academic City campus with lectures, dedicated forensic laboratory work, an internship and a final project, on a US-style semester credit system.

Year 1

Elements of Criminology and Police Administration3 credits
Introduction to Forensic Biology and Serology3 credits
Fundamentals of Crime Scene Investigation3 credits
English for Academic Writing3 credits
Islamic Culture3 credits
Introduction to Forensic Chemistry3 credits
Introduction to Fingerprint Science3 credits
Media Literacy3 credits
Public Speaking3 credits
Arabic Language3 credits

Year 2

Trace Evidence Analysis3 credits
Introduction to Questioned Documents3 credits
Introduction to Forensic Psychology3 credits
Practicing Sustainability3 credits
UAE Studies3 credits
Forensic Toxicology I3 credits
Forensic Anthropology and Personal Identification3 credits
Introduction to Forensic Medicine3 credits
Life and Future Skills3 credits
Open Elective3 credits

Year 3

Forensic Toxicology II3 credits
Digital Forensics3 credits
Wildlife Forensics3 credits
Statistical Methods in Forensic Science3 credits
Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Sustainability3 credits
Forensic Firearms Examination and Ballistics3 credits
DNA Fingerprinting3 credits
Forensic Instrumentation3 credits
Arson and Explosive Investigation3 credits
Forensic Engineering3 credits
Internship3 credits

Year 4

Quality Management System and Accreditation3 credits
Ethics and Professional Responsibility3 credits
Major Elective3 credits
Major Elective3 credits
Major Elective3 credits
Project3 credits
Major Elective3 credits
Major Elective3 credits
Open Elective3 credits

Entry Requirements

Academic: Grade 12 with a minimum 60% average including ≥60% in Physics, Chemistry or Biology (or the Amity placement test).

English: IELTS 5.0+ or equivalent for non-English-medium curricula; English-medium curricula exempt; UAE MoE curriculum requires ≥80% in Grade-12 English.

Careers

Graduates become crime-scene investigators, forensic toxicologists, digital forensic scientists and questioned-document examiners.

Accreditation & Professional Recognition

Licensed by the CAA (UAE MoHESR) and KHDA-licensed.

Programme Details

Award

Bachelor of Science (BSc) Forensic Sciences

Start Date

September 2026 (also January & May intakes)

Typical Offer

60% average in Grade 12 incl. 60% in Physics/Chemistry/Biology

Duration

4 years

Qualification

Bachelors

Subject Area

Applied Sciences

Campus

Dubai

Course Type

Forensic science degree

Study Pattern

Full time

Delivery Format

In person

Tuition Fee

AED 66,000/yr

Apply online at amityuniversity.ae. A non-refundable application fee of AED 100 applies; registration is AED 500 per semester. Tuition is charged per credit hour and scholarships of up to 50% are available.

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Next intakes

JanMaySep

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