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The B.Sc. Forensic Science & Biotechnology programme is an interdisciplinary dual-major undergraduate degree that gives students a strong scientific foundation across two rapidly growing fields. It integrates the investigative and analytical aspects of forensic science with the applied biological technologies of modern biotechnology. Graduates are trained to apply scientific principles to criminal investigations and to develop biotechnological solutions for healthcare, agriculture, diagnostics, and industry, preparing them for forensic laboratories, research organisations, hospitals, and emerging biotechnology sectors.
Combines core forensic disciplines with applied modern biotechnology, blending science, molecular technology, and investigation.
Equipped forensic and biotechnology laboratories with strong emphasis on laboratory skills, molecular research, and analytical inquiry.
Exposure to real-time casework through workshops, internships, research projects, and expert interactions fostering scientific rigor.
An interdisciplinary dual-major curriculum connecting forensic investigation with biological engineering and biotechnology applications.
Programme Title: B.Sc. Forensic Science & Biotechnology
Specialization: Forensic Science, Biotechnology
Duration: 3 years (Bachelor's); optional 4th year for B.Sc. Honours under NEP 2020
Study Mode: Full time
Core Academic Focus Areas: Crime Scene Investigation, Forensic Biology & Serology, Forensic Chemistry & Toxicology, Fingerprints & Questioned Documents, Digital & Cyber Forensics, Molecular Biology & Genetics, Microbiology & Immunology, Genetic Engineering & rDNA Technology, Bioprocess, Plant, Animal, Industrial & Environmental Biotechnology, Research Methodology
Learning Pathway: Includes a Certificate course, Summer Internship, and Research Projects, along with specialised modules such as Tissue Engineering, Clinical Research, Bioentrepreneurship and IPR, Pharmacology, and Bioinformatics-oriented study, offering exposure to real-time casework through workshops, internships, and expert interactions.
Comprehensive semester-wise course distribution integrating forensic disciplines with cellular, molecular, and industrial biotechnology.
Review the mandatory academic qualifications and minimum score criteria required for admission.
Candidates who have completed Higher Secondary (10+2 / PUC) or Equivalent with an aggregate of 40% or an equivalent CGPA and have studied Biology and Chemistry are eligible.
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PSO1: Demonstrate knowledge of forensic science and biotechnology.
PSO2: Apply principles and techniques of forensic science and biotechnology in industrial and societal settings.
PSO3: Exhibit proficiency in forensic analysis and biotechnological techniques.
PSO4: Formulate ethical and systematic research in Forensic Science and Biotechnology.
Key strengths, experiential learning, and strategic career advantages offered by the programme.
The B.Sc. Forensic Science & Biotechnology programme provides an elite interdisciplinary education blending the precision of criminal evidence analysis with cutting-edge bioprocess, clinical, and molecular biotechnology methods.
Distinct Advantages of the Programme:
Through hands-on laboratory immersions, research dissertations, and industry linkages, students graduate prepared for high-impact roles in forensic institutes, biopharmaceutical corporations, diagnostics, and global research ecosystems.