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 Fall

  • FRSC 102 Elements of Criminology and Police Administration3 credits
  • BIOL 102 Introduction to Forensic Biology and Serology3 credits
  • CSIM 102 Fundamentals of Crime Scene Investigation3 credits
  • ENGL 102 English for Academic Writing3 credits
  • GENE 120 Islamic Culture3 credits

Year 1 Spring

  • CHEM 102 Introduction to Forensic Chemistry3 credits
  • QDFP 202 Introduction to Fingerprint Science3 credits
  • HAAS 102 Media Literacy3 credits
  • COMM 105 Public Speaking3 credits
  • ARAB 102 Arabic Language3 credits

Year 2 Fall

  • FRSC 204 Trace Evidence Analysis3 credits
  • QDFP 206 Introduction to Questioned Documents3 credits
  • FRSC 302 Introduction to Forensic Psychology3 credits
  • HAAS 202 Practicing Sustainability3 credits
  • GENE 210 UAE Studies3 credits

Year 2 Spring

  • CHEM 302 Forensic Toxicology - I3 credits
  • BIOL 302 Forensic Anthropology and Personal Identification3 credits
  • BIOL 306 Introduction to Forensic Medicine3 credits
  • HAAS 208 Life and Future Skills3 credits
  • Open Elective 13 credits

Year 3 Fall

  • CHEM 402 Forensic Toxicology II3 credits
  • CSCI 455 Digital Forensics3 credits
  • BIOL 312 Wildlife Forensics3 credits
  • HAAS 322 Statistical Methods in Forensic Science3 credits
  • GENE 340 Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Sustainability3 credits

Year 3 Spring

  • FRSC 406 Forensic Firearms Examination and Ballistics3 credits
  • BIOL 402 DNA Fingerprinting3 credits
  • CHEM 408 Forensic Instrumentation3 credits
  • CHEM 416 Arson and Explosive Investigation3 credits
  • FRSC 412 Forensic Engineering3 credits

Year 3 Internship

  • HAAS 340 Internship3 credits

YEAR 4 Fall

  • FRSC 416 Quality Management System and Accreditation3 credits
  • GENE 440 Ethics and Professional Responsibility3 credits
  • Major Elective 13 credits
  • Major Elective 23 credits
  • Major Elective 33 credits

YEAR 4 Spring

  • HAAS 450 Project3 credits
  • Major Elective 43 credits
  • Major Elective 53 credits
  • Open Elective 23 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 264,000 total

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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