Forensic Chemistry
The Forensic Chemistry stream is designed to provide students with solid foundation, in-depth knowledge and professional training in the area of forensic chemistry. It aims to produce graduates interested in pursuing a career in this specific field of applied chemistry.
To recognize students who have satisfactorily completed the courses as required in the Forensic Chemistry stream, the Departmental General Office will invite respective students for application after Semester B of the academic year for arrangement:
For students with Catalogue Term of Semester A, 2021/22 and thereafter:
The stream will be shown on students’ official transcript and testimonial.
For students with Catalogue Term before Semester A, 2021/22:
The Department of Chemistry will provide a written proof as an interim arrangement.
Electives (16 - 17 credit units)
| Course Code | Course Title | Level | Credit Units | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHEM2003 | Biochemistry | B2 | 3 | BMS2004 Biochemistry is an equivalent course offered to students from 2017/18. |
| CHEM2809 | Science Versus Crime | B2 | 3 | |
| CHEM3084 | Forensic Imaging | B3 | 3 | |
| CHEM4051 | Forensic Chemistry | B4 | 3 | |
| Choose at least one out of the following two courses: | ||||
| CHEM3017 | Molecular Biology | B3 | 4 | |
| CHEM3081 | Chemical Biology of DNA and RNA | B3 | 3 | |
| Choose one out of the following two courses: | ||||
| CHEM3042 | Directed Studies in Biology/Chemistry/Environmental Sciences | B3/B4 | 4 | Project in CHEM3042 shall be related to Forensic Chemistry. |
| CHEM4089 | Techniques and Instrumentation for Chemical Biology (subject to approval) |
B4 | 4 | |