Forensic Biology

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Program Overview

The program focuses on the application of biological sciences in forensic investigations. It is designed to train professionals capable of mastering advanced techniques for analyzing biological evidence in criminal cases. Students will gain deep theoretical knowledge of molecular biology, genomics, and related fields, and practical skills in extracting, purifying, and analyzing biological molecules in forensic contexts. The program prepares students to use specialized equipment and interpret data to solve complex criminal cases. Additionally, graduates will contribute to the development of new technologies and techniques in forensic biology.

Teaching Language : French / English

Curriculum Highlights

Core Courses

1. SEMESTER 1

Core Courses

UEF1 (C/E)

Molecular Biology 1

Forensic Biology

UEF2 (C/E)

Techniques and Methods in Molecular Biology

Analytical Chemistry

Methodological Courses

UEM1 (C/E)

Forensic Molecular Biology Workshop (01)

UEM2 (C/E)

Forensic Biology Workshop

Discovery Courses

Major Criminological Theories

Literature Review and Scientific Writing

Transversal Courses

English for Biologists – Starter

2. SEMESTER 2

Core Courses

UEF1 (C/E)

Molecular Biology 2

Applied Human Genetics: Population Studies, Individual Identification and Genetic Mapping

UEF2 (C/E)

Analytical Chemistry 2

Pharmaco-Toxicology

Methodological Courses

UEM1 (C/E)

Forensic Molecular Biology Workshop (02)

UEM2 (C/E)

Analytical Chemistry Workshop

Discovery Courses

Secondary Metabolism in the Animal Kingdom

Forensic Botany

Transversal Courses

English for Biologists – Elementary

3. SEMESTER 3

Core Courses

UEF1 (C/E)

Psychopathology and Genetic Criminality

Bioinformatics

UEF2 (C/E)

Physiology of Major Functions

Forensic Entomology

Methodological Courses

UEM1 (C/E)

Forensic Molecular Biology Workshop (03)

UEM2 (C/E)

Analytical Chemistry Workshop (02)

Discovery Courses

Forensic Medicine

Major Cases in Criminology

Transversal Courses

English for Biologists – Pre-intermediate

4. SEMESTER 4

Core Courses

UEF1 (C/E)

Molecular Genetics of Human Pathologies (Dementias)

Forensic Parasitology

UEF2 (C/E)

Forensic Pharmacology

Criminal Psychology

Methodological Courses

UEM1 (C/E)

Molecular Biology Workshop (04): Human

UEM2 (C/E)

Forensic Parasitology Workshop

Discovery Courses

Entrepreneurship and Project Management

Secondary Plant Metabolism

Transversal Courses

English for Biologists – Intermediate

5. SEMESTER

Core Courses

UEF1 (C/E)

Food-related Crime

Pharmaceutical Crime

UEF2 (C/E)

Environmental Forensics

Forensic Toxicology

Methodological Courses

UEM1 (C/E)

Criminal Victimology

UEM2 (C/E)

Cybercrime

Discovery Courses

Biostatistics

Biosafety and Bioethics

Transversal Courses

English for Biologists – Advanced

6. SEMESTER 6

Core Courses

UEF1 (C/E)

Final Year Project


Advanced Topics


Admissions Information

Admission to the second cycle at the Higher School of Biological Sciences of Oran (ESSBO) is subject to the successful completion of the first and second years of the preparatory cycle in the field of Natural and Life Sciences.

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