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Academic Programmes August 29, 2026

Diploma in Forensic Science

August 29, 20262 min read

Programme Description

Diploma in Forensic Sciences is a two-year programme designed to produce graduates who will have working knowledge in the forensic sciences. The main areas of forensic sciences addressed include crime scene investigation and management, inorganic, analytical, and physical chemistry.

Learning Outcomes

  • Demonstrate competency in collecting, processing, analysing, and evaluating data for evidential uses.
  • Apply skills and knowledge in a professional environment.
  • Demonstrate hands-on capability in handling samples, measuring various parameters, presenting findings, and using forensic laboratory.

Programme Structure

Year 1

Semester One

Code Course Title Status Credits
IT 0112 Information Technology Core 10.5
FS 0111 General Chemistry Core 9
FS 0112 Forensic Laboratory Practical I Core 7.5
FS 0113 Human Anatomy Core 9
FS 0114 Introduction to Forensic Science Core 9
DS 0106 Development Studies Core 7.5
LG 0106 Communication Skills Core 7.5

Semester Two

Code Course Title Status Credits
FS 0121 Fingerprints and Impression Core 9
FS 0122 Forensic Laboratory Practical II (fingerprint, impressions, and questioned documents) Core 9
FS 0123 Chemical Separation Methods Core 7.5
FS 0124 Crime Scene Investigation Core 9
FS 0125 Forensic Pathology Core 9
FS 0126 Questioned Documents Core 9
FS 0127 Forensic Practical Training I Core 7.5

Year 2

Semester One

Code Course Title Status Credits
FS 0211 Forensic Anthropology Core 7.5
FS 0212 Forensic Chemistry Core 9
FS 0213 Forensic Physics and Ballistics Core 9
FS 0214 Forensic Laboratory Practical III (Chemistry, Toxicology, and Biology) Core 7.5
FS 0215 Forensic Biology Core 9
FS 0216 Forensic Laboratory Practical IV (Physics, Ballistics, and Anthropology) Core 7.5
FS 0217 Analytical Instrumentation Core 7.5
IA 0213 Fundamentals of Digital Forensics Core 9

Semester Two

Code Course Title Status Credits
FS 0221 Introduction to Environmental Forensics Core 9
FS 0222 Forensic Toxicology Core 9
FS 0223 Forensic Science Laboratory Management Core 7.5
FS 0224 Forensic Legal Core 9
FS 0225 Crime Scene Investigation Practicals Core 9
FS 0227 Forensic Accounting and Fraud Investigation Core 7.5
FS 0228 Forensic Practical Training II Core 9
EN 0206 Small Scale Business and Entrepreneurship Core 7.5

Special Programme Requirements

• Calculator, laboratory coat and goggles TZS. 300,000. • There will be 8 weeks Practical Training in Year I and II. • Estimated cost for each Practical Training is TZS. 560,000.

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