Forensic Science

FACULTY OF PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES

DEPARTMENT OF FORENSIC SCIENCES

 Available Programme:  Master’s Degree (M.Sc)

Areas of Specialization:

(i) Forensic Toxicology; (ii) Forensic Chemistry & Drug Analysis; (iii) Forensic& Legal Medicine (iv) Digital/ Cyber Forensics (v) MSc in Forensic Biology/DNA Forensics.

Admission Requirement:

O’level

5 O’ level credits to include English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology, physics obtained at not more than two sittings

Master’s Degree (MSc)

The candidate must have a first degree in Biological, Physical, Pharmaceutical, Medical and Health Sciences (including but not limited to Nursing, Medical Laboratory Sciences, Radiography, Physiotherapy etc) and Criminal Investigation. Graduates of Law (with required pre-requisite undergraduate courses in chemistry, biology, or natural sciences),  in the relevant discipline with an FCGPA of not less than 2.5 from Nnamdi Azikiwe University or a recognized University

Due to the sensitive nature of the course content, an extensive criminal background check may be conducted on ALL registrants, PRIOR to acceptance into the Masters of Forensic Science Programme