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Document and Entity Information - shares
 9 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2016
Aug. 05, 2016
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]    
Entity Registrant Name APPLIED DNA SCIENCES INC  
Entity Central Index Key 0000744452  
Trading Symbol apdn  
Current Fiscal Year End Date --09-30  
Entity Filer Category Smaller Reporting Company  
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   24,078,636
Document Type 10-Q  
Document Period End Date Jun. 30, 2016  
Amendment Flag false  
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2016  
Document Fiscal Period Focus Q3