B.Sc. (Forensic Science) with TCS
Duration
3+1 (Hons)
The scope of the B.Sc. in Forensic Science program is wide and varied, as forensic science is a rapidly evolving field that plays a critical role in the criminal justice system. Program can work as crime scene investigators, collecting and analyzing evidence from crime scenes. Graduates can work in forensic laboratories, analyzing evidence such as DNA, blood samples, and fingerprints, in forensic toxicology, analyzing the presence of drugs and poisons in biological samples, in forensic psychology, assisting in the evaluation of suspects, witnesses, and victims of crimes, as forensic pathologists, performing autopsies and determining the cause of death, in forensic anthropology, identifying human remains and determining the cause and manner of death.
The B.Sc. in Forensic Science program is an undergraduate degree program that provides students with a comprehensive understanding of forensic science, including its principles, techniques, and applications. The program is designed to prepare students for a wide range of careers in the forensic science industry, including crime scene investigators, forensic scientists, and forensic technicians.
The program covers a range of topics, including crime scene investigation, forensic biology, forensic chemistry, forensic toxicology, and forensic psychology. The program emphasizes hands-on learning, providing students with practical experience in crime scene investigation, evidence collection, analysis, and interpretation through laboratory exercises, internships, and fieldwork.
Eligibility
A candidate who has passed the two years (any stream) of Pre-University Examination conducted by the Pre-University Education Board in the State of Karnataka or any other examination considered as equivalent thereto by University is eligible for admission to these programmes.
Career Outcomes
Graduates can work as crime scene investigators, responsible for collecting and analyzing physical evidence at crime scenes, as forensic scientists, analyzing evidence such as DNA, fingerprints, and chemicals in a laboratory setting. They can work as forensic toxicologists, analyzing biological samples such as blood and urine for the presence of drugs and toxins. Graduates can work as forensic ballistics experts, analyzing firearms, bullets, and other weapons-related evidence. They can work as forensic psychologists, providing expert testimony and analysis in criminal cases, particularly related to the psychological aspects of criminal behavior. Graduates can work as forensic document examiners, analyzing handwriting, paper, ink, and other document-related evidence.
Program USP
The program takes an interdisciplinary approach, combining coursework in biology, chemistry, physics, and criminal justice to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of forensic science. The program emphasizes hands-on learning through laboratory experiments, fieldwork, and internships, allowing students to apply their knowledge to real-world situations and gain practical experience. The program emphasizes the ethical and legal considerations involved in forensic science, ensuring that students are prepared to navigate the complex ethical and legal issues that arise in this field. The program prepares students for a wide range of career opportunities in the forensic science industry, including crime scene investigation, forensic analysis, and forensic psychology, among others.
Program Highlights
The program combines coursework in forensic science, biology, chemistry, physics, and criminal justice, providing students with a comprehensive understanding of the field. Students have the opportunity to engage in hands-on learning through laboratory experiments, fieldwork, and internships. This allows students to apply their knowledge to real-world situations and gain practical experience. The program is taught by experienced and knowledgeable faculty members who are experts in their fields and bring real-world experience to the classroom.
