B.Sc. Forensic Science is a 3-year graduate course. The program offers the study of scientific applications and knowledge that helps in the investigation of crimes. Forensic science is used every around the world to protect public health, enforce criminal laws and regulations, and resolve civil disputes.
This course covers a wide range of subjects and how to carefully analyze and study different objects at crime scenes as they are the most important proofs. Analysis at the crime scenes could be of anything from bloodstains, soil, bones, fingerprints, recovering data from mobiles, laptops, computers, DNA profiling, etc.
Eligibility Criteria
The basic eligibility for pursuing this course is that the students have completed their 10+2 with adequate marks from a recognized board. The candidate must have studied Mathematics and Physics as the main subjects in class 12th along with one of the optional subjects as Chemistry/ Biology/ Biotechnology/ Computer Science minimum aggregate of 50% in the qualifying examination.
The admissions are either based on merit or through entrance examinations. The entrance-based admission to the course is done on the basis of scores obtained by the candidate in a national level, state level, or college level entrance exams. The admission is done through the counseling process.
CAREER & Jobs OPPORTUNITIES
There are endless opportunities in this field because unlimited crimes in the world are happening. So, the job opportunities in the field of forensic science are also endless. You can get a job everywhere in India or in overseas.
Investigative officers
Legal counselors
Forensic Expert
Forensic Scientist
Crime Scene Investigator
Teacher / Professor
Crime Reporter
Forensic Engineer
Law Consultant
Handwriting Expert
After B.Sc Forensic Science Major Recruiters
In the forensic laboratory, they testify as expert observers in both criminal and civil cases and can work for either the defense or the prosecution. Forensic scientists can be employed in the government sector. They work in different law enforcement agencies and investigation departments such as police, investigative services of state and central government, and the legal system.
Intelligence Bureau (IB)
Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI)
Central Govt. Forensic Sciences Labs
Hospitals
Private Detective Agencies
Law
Firms
Police Department
Quality Control Bureau
Banks
Universities
Defense/Army
B.Sc Forensic Science Course details Highlights
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Course Level |
Bachelor of Science in Forensic Science |
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Duration |
3 years |
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Eligibility |
10+2 from a recognized board any stream |
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Examination type |
Either by Entrance Exams or by Merit |
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Job Roles |
Forensic Expert, Forensic Scientist, Investigative Officer, Forensic Accountant, Laboratory In-Charge, Laboratory Assistant, Law Expert, Cyber Forensic Expert, etc. |
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Course Fee |
Up to INR 30,000-2,50,000 Lac (depends on institute) |
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Average Salary |
INR 3 Lacs to INR 5 Lacs par annum |
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Top Recruiting Companies |
Govt and Privet sector |
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Course mode |
Full time |
B.Sc Forensic Science Course Syllabus
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1st Year |
Introduction to Crimnology Pyschological Factors Crime and Socio-Cultural Criminal Behaviour Introduction to Forensic Science English Forensic Science Laboratory Expert, Testimony & Laws Foregn Language 1 & 2 Crime Scene Investigation Importance Behavioural Science 1 Physical Evidence in Forensic Science Behavioural Science 2 Blood Pattern Analysis Benzedine Test, Blood Analysis Practical 1 & 2
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2nd Year |
Fundamental Introduction to Biology Analysis of Biological Fluids Behavioural Science 3 & 4 Fundamental Introduction to Chemsitry Classfication of Poisons and their Effect on Human Body Foreign Language 3 & 4 Introduction to Toxicaology Communication Skills 1 Typewriting & Handwriting Analysis Forensic Anthropology Examination of Fraudulent Documents, Overwriting, Intended writing etc. Photography
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3rd Year |
Arson & Explosion Investigation Compund Microscope, Microscopy-Simple Microscope DNA Fingerprinting Behavioural Science 5 & 6 Personal Identification Ballistics - Classification of Firearms, Collection of Firearm-Related Evidences Foreign Language 5 & 6 Wound and its Medico-Legal Aspects X-RAY Diffraction Techniques
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