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Browse Programs Admission InformationThe 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.
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
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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