B.Sc. in Forensic Science and Criminology

Duration

3-years

Eligibility

A minimum 50% aggregate is required, with the candidate having passed class 12 with Science as a subject.

This course gives you the lab skills and practical crime-scene experience of the scientist combined with a criminological exploration of why people commit crime, and the role of the police and criminal justice system in its prevention. You also explore the role of forensic science, the police and the criminal justice system in the prevention, deterrence and punishment of criminal behaviour.

The course has been designed to develop your skills in laboratory analysis; the interpretation and evaluation of evidence; and the communication of scientific findings.

Apart from the theoretical knowledge , there are a few ideal skills like an analytical mind, technical knowledge, good observation, attention to details, the ability to perform under pressure, and so on that are considered as pre-requisites for an aspirant in this field.

Syllabus

First Semester

Second Semester

Third Semester

Anatomy

Physiology

Biochemistry

Introduction to Forensic Science

Kannada

Pathology

Microbiology

Pharmacology

English

Forensic Psychology

Forensic Dermatoglyphics

Crime and Society

Criminalistics

Computer application

Criminal law

Fourth Semester

Fifth Semester

Sixth Semester

Technological Methods in Forensic Science and drug analysis

Questioned Documents

Forensic Chemistry

Biostatics and Research methodology

Constitution of India

Forensic Physics

Forensic Medicine

Forensic Biology & Serology

Environmental science and Health

Forensic Anthropology

Forensic Toxicology

Forensic Ballistics

Digital Forensics

Course Fee

INR. 3,76,000 - INR 4,49,000

Future Scope

Students after successful completion of the course have immense scope to work  both in Government as well as private set ups such as private detective and investigative agencies, IB, CBI, Crime Branch, NIA , Police force, etc as Security officers, Forensic Scientists, Scientific officers etc. Students who are interested in pursuing higher studies can opt for courses such as MSc Forensic Science.