Master of Science Program in Forensic Sciences

NAUSS NAUSS Academic Programs Programmes Master of Science Program in Forensic Sciences

Language of the Program: English.

Duration of Study: Two academic years (four semesters).

Tuition fees:‏ 100,000 Saudi Riyals.

Master of Science Program in Forensic Sciences

The program offers specialized knowledge and practical skills in forensic genetics, forensic chemistry, and toxicology. It aims to furnish forensic laboratory personnel and toxicology analysts with scientific expertise and practical skills aligned with international standards. Furthermore, it fosters a deeper comprehension of legal dimensions and provides expert certificate in forensic sciences practices.

1 Special Admission Requirements:

Holding a bachelor's degree in forensic sciences or natural sciences (chemistry, biology, biochemistry, pharmacology, biotechnology, clinical laboratory sciences), or equivalent.
Forensic Genetics and Molecular Biology Track: general biology or animal biology, general microbiology, biochemistry, pharmacology, biotechnology, clinical laboratory sciences) or equivalent.
Obtaining a minimum score of 5.0 in the IELTS language test or its equivalent in standard English language tests.
Successful completion of a personal interview.

Graduation Requirements

Successfully completing the required program hours with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.75 out of 5.00 within the specified timeframe necessary to fulfill the requirements for obtaining the academic degree.

Program Classification

Saudi Standard Classification of Occupations - Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development.

Saudi Commission for Health Specialties (Forensic Laboratory Specialist)

2 Program Objectives:

Deepening knowledge and specialized applied skills in forensic genetics, forensic chemistry, and toxicology.
Conducting forensic laboratory analysis in accordance with international standards for forensic laboratories.
Enhancing understanding of legal aspects and expert certification related to forensic sciences practices and applying methodological procedures in crime scene examination and evidence seizure.
Providing advanced scientific and practical qualifications to personnel working in forensic laboratories and toxicology analysis labs, according to globally recognized standards.

3 Expected Learning Outcomes:

Interpreting DNA analysis results and producing technical reports with high efficiency.
Utilizing genetic statistics to determine the discriminatory power of biological evidence.
Applying advanced methodologies and techniques in extracting and amplifying forensic DNA and determining its genetic traits.
Applying scientific principles in forensic DNA analysis.
Scientifically interpreting analysis results and preparing technical reports with high efficiency.
Applying modern methodologies and techniques in forensic toxicology analysis, drug analysis, explosive residues, and fire accelerants.
Demonstrating familiarity with scientific principles in toxicology, drugs, and chemical sample extraction and analysis at the crime scene.

Conducting forensic laboratory analysis in accordance with international standards for forensic laboratories.
Applying methodological procedures in crime scene examination and evidence seizure.
Demonstrating familiarity with legal aspects and expert certificate related to forensic sciences practices.

4 Study Plan

#	Course	Credit Hours
1	Crime Scene Investigations	4
2	Pattern and Physical Evidence Examination	3
3	Automated Analysis	3
Total		10

#	Course	Credit Hours
1	Forensic Biology	3
2	Forensic Chemistry	2
3	Scientific Research and Statistics Methods	3
4	Seminar on Forensic Sciences 1	1
Total		9

#	Course - Forensic Genetics and Molecular Biology Track	Credit Hours
1	Forensic Molecular Biology	3
2	Forensic Genetics 1	2
3	Practical - Forensic Genetics 1	2
4	Genetics and Population Statistics	3
5	Quality Assurance and Control	2
Total		12

#	Course - Forensic Chemistry and Toxicology Track	Credit Hours
1	Forensic Toxicology 1	3
2	Physical Evidence Analysis	2
3	Practical - Physical Evidence Analysis	2
4	Drug and Alcohol Analysis	2
5	Practical - Drug and Alcohol Analysis	2
6	Quality Assurance and Control	2
Total		13

#	Course - Forensic Genetics and Molecular Biology Track	Credit Hours
1	Professional Practices and Expert Certificate(	3
2	Seminar on Forensic Sciences 22	1
3	Forensic Genetics 2	3
4	Graduation Project	5
Total		12

#	Course - Forensic Chemistry and Toxicology Track	Credit Hours
1	Professional Practices and Expert Certificate	3
2	Seminar on Forensic Sciences 2	1
3	Forensic Toxicology 2	2
4	Graduation Project	5
Total		11

5 College of Criminal Justice

College of Criminal Justice; One of the leading colleges in the Arab world in its various specializations. It offers academic programs in the fields of: "Financial Integrity, Criminal Law, Forensic Evidence, Police Sciences, and Security Management", through A group of experts and specialists in the fields of criminal justice, and includes 4 academic departments, offering academic programs in the higher diploma and master’s degrees to prepare competencies and cadres equipped with the latest necessary knowledge, skills, and capabilities,

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6 Forensic sciences

Forensic sciences are one of the most important applied forensic sciences that the Naif Arab University for Security Sciences has given attention to since its inception. This is because they are the most important tool in criminal investigation and the administration of justice. The university began with the name "Forensic Laboratories", and then the College of Forensic Sciences. Recently, and in line with the university's strategy and ongoing development projects, these sciences have been placed under the umbrella of the College of Criminal Justice in an independent department that seeks to provide outstanding academic programs in the Diploma, Master's, and Doctorate levels in various specializations of forensic sciences. This is aimed at professionally and academically qualifying experts and workers in the criminal field in a way that enhances their scientific and practical capabilities.

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