​​Executive Master of Forensic Science

Program Mission​
Providing graduates with in-depth knowledge and scientific research skills in criminal sciences-related fields for preparing and qualifying distinguished cadres in criminal sciences, to meet the labor market's needs, thereby serving the community​​


Program Goals

  • G1. Providing the graduates with an attractive environment for science, knowledge, and targeted training in criminal sciences.
  • G2Enhancing the capabilities of the Graduates knowledge in forensic research tools by studying an Executive master's degree in criminal sciences.​
  • G3Qualifying the graduates and employees in criminal work investigations on the use of biotechnology and bioinformatics to solve judicial problems in extracting forensic evidence.​
  • G4Providing the labor market with the specialist graduates in criminal sciences to contribute to solving criminal cases.​
  • G5Keeping the graduates abreast of scientific progress and its various applications in the fields of criminal sciences.​
  • G6Increasing and refining the graduates’ competitive ability, knowledge and skill qualification with basic skills in this criminal field of societal importance.​


Admission Requirements

In addition to the conditions mentioned in Chapter 5, Article 13, p. 10 of the Unified Policies of Graduate Studies in Saudi Universities (UGSP) and Regulations Governing Postgraduate Studies in Universities - Issued by University Affairs Council Resolution No. 2/9/1444, applicants for admission to the Executive Master of Forensic Science should fulfill the following requirements:

  1. The applicant should have a B.Sc. degree in in the following specializations: 
    • ​Biology and related specializations.
    • Chemistry and related specializations.
    • Biochemistry and related specializations.
    • Pharmacology and applied medical sciences and related specializations.
    • Criminal law specialization.
    • Security sciences.

    from a Saudi university, or a recognized international university with a GPA equals or equivalent to 3.75 out of 5.

  2. The applicant should pass the entry exam set by the Biology Graduate Committee. (See the list of  Program files at the bottom of the page)
  3. The joint committee of the program may review the files of applicants, whether from within or outside the above specializations, and determine what it deems appropriate for direct admission or not, and determine the supplementary courses if necessary.

  4. Applicants must achieve at least the following minimum English proficiency scores: 
​STEPIELTS​​​
IBTCBTPBT​
​​83561173500​


Learning Outcomes

Knowledge and Understanding
Graduates will be able to:

  • K1: Recall advanced principles and knowledge in Biology and Chemistry related to the specialization of Forensic Evidence with a comprehensive and consistent deep understanding.

  • K2: Describe a required understanding of the advanced concepts about forensic evidence in relevant topics and fields that serve the career and job.

  • K3: Outline the required information and knowledge on the collection and preservation of criminal samples.​

  • K4: List the essential processes and procedures for the investigation in forensic evidence and present it inclusively.​

Skills
Graduates will be able to:

  • S1: Analyze criminal samples and evidences to make decisions based on the knowledge gained.​

  • S2: Apply instrumental analysis, including highly sensitive equipment with full capability to analyze forensic evidence samples, and forensic evidence career-related problems.​

  • S3: Compare biological, toxicological, and chemical constituents and all related materials in laboratories and field as forensic evidence.

  • S4: Design tools for monitoring and evaluating forensic evidence in criminal cases with a strategic perspective using IT and Bio-Statistical models.​

Values, Autonomy, and Responsibility
Graduates will be able to:

  • V1: Demonstrate the profession's ethics by applying forensic evidence with practical written and oral analysis and conclusion, applying IT, Bio-Statistical models, and Data analysis, and Performing communications to integrity.​

  • V2: Appraise effectively independent or in professional groups and make decisions, develop knowledge, enhance society's quality, and contribute to its advancement, by performing scenarios related to forensic cases to simulate the counterparts.​



Professional Occupations/Jobs​

Specialists in law, sociology and culture: Specialists in law, Lawyers, Litigation specialists.

Specialists in life sciencesBiologists, Biochemists, Biophysicists, Biotechnology specialists, Plant scientists, Zoologists, Marine biologists, Entomologists, Pharmacologists, Geneticists Embryologists, Bacteriologists, Epidemiologists, Microbiologists, Medical Laboratory Technicians, Clinical Laboratory Technicians.

Physics and Earth Science Specialists: Chemists, Industrial Chemists, Pharmaceutical Science Specialists, Petrochemical Chemists.

Technicians and Associate Specialists: Physical science and engineering technicians not elsewhere classified, Forensic science technicians.


Academic Accreditation
Newly Established.


Study Plan and Course Specifications
* Click on the course number to open and download the course specification.
   
Level 1​    


رمز 
المقرر


​​رقم المقرر​

Course Number


اسم المقرر باللغة العربية

Course Title in Arabic


اسم المقرر باللغة الإنجليزية

Course Title in English


Course
Code

عدد  الوحدات التدريسية
Credit Hours

إجباري أو اختياري
Required or Elective
رمز ورقم المتطلب السابق/المتزامن
Pre-Requisite / Co-Requiste Courses
حيا6101علم الأحياء الجنائيForensic BiologyBIO3Required 
حيا6102الوراثة الجنائيةForensic GeneticsBIO3Required 
كيم6138التحليل الآلي والسمومInstrumental Analysis & ToxicologyCHM3Required 
كيم6151مقدمة في الكيمياء الجنائيةIntroduction in Forensic ChemistryCHM3Required 
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Level 2    


رمز 
المقرر


​​رقم المقرر​

Course Number


اسم المقرر باللغة العربية

Course Title in Arabic


اسم المقرر باللغة الإنجليزية

Course Title in English


Course
Code

عدد  الوحدات التدريسية
Credit Hours

إجباري أو اختياري
Required or Elective
رمز ورقم المتطلب السابق/المتزامن
Pre-Requisite / Co-Requiste Courses
حيا6105التحليل البيولوجي الجنائي الآليForensic Biological Instruments AnalysisBIO3Required 
حيا6107البيولوجيا الجزيئية لتحليل الحمض النووي الجنائيMolecular Biology of Forensic DNA AnalysisBIO3Required 
كيم6139علم التحليل الجنائي للسموم والعقاقيرForensic Toxicology and Drug AnalysisCHM3Required 
احص6117الإحصاء الجنائيStatistics for Forensic ScientistsSTA3Required 
   
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Level 3    


رمز 
المقرر


​​رقم المقرر​

Course Number


اسم المقرر باللغة العربية

Course Title in Arabic


اسم المقرر باللغة الإنجليزية

Course Title in English


Course
Code

عدد  الوحدات التدريسية
Credit Hours

إجباري أو اختياري
Required or Elective
رمز ورقم المتطلب السابق/المتزامن
Pre-Requisite / Co-Requiste Courses
حيا6209علم الأمصال الجنائي  والبصمة الوراثيةForensic Serology and DNA FingerprintingBIO3Required 
حيا6210علم الحشرات والميكروبات الجنائيEntomology and Microbial ForensicBIO2Required 
حيا6211علم التشريح ووظائف الأعضاءAnatomy and PhysiologyBIO3Required 
حيا6291المنهج العلمي في العلوم الجنائيةThe Scientific Method in Forensic ScienceBIO3Required

BIO6101

BIO6105

CHM6138

CHM6151

STA6117

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Level 4    


رمز 
المقرر


​​رقم المقرر​

Course Number


اسم المقرر باللغة العربية

Course Title in Arabic


اسم المقرر باللغة الإنجليزية

Course Title in English


Course
Code

عدد  الوحدات التدريسية
Credit Hours

إجباري أو اختياري
Required or Elective
رمز ورقم المتطلب السابق/المتزامن
Pre-Requisite / Co-Requiste Courses​
كيم6231كيمياء تحليلية متقدمةAdvanced Analytical ChemistryCHM 3
 Required
 
حيا6299مشروع بحثيResearch ProjectBIO 4
RequiredBIO6291
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​​Program files​​
​Program Operational Plan​ 2024​-2025
​Program Operational Plan​ 2023​-2024
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Program Specification
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​Study Plan-2025-2026

​Study Plan for 3-Trimesters​
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Course Specifications
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Courses Short Syllabus
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Program Manager​​
​Name​
Contact Information​​CV
Prof. Mohammed Al-Eissa
msaleissa@imamu.edu.sa
FR-114-0112594850
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