School of Forensic Science
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
One of the vital strength of the School of Forensic Science is M.Sc. Forensic Science Programme. After the establishment of the National Forensic Sciences University in 2009, M Sc Forensic Science was the first programme started by the University. The Programme aims to train and transform the potential scientists to create a strong legal system for tomorrow. The programme ensures skilled scientific investigators by way of skill based training in collection, handling and analysis of evidences for the purpose of justice. Moving away from the traditionally conceived expertise of M.Sc. Forensic Sciences such as Fingerprints, Questioned Documents , Ballistics, Speaker Recognition, Video Authentication , Analytical Chemistry, Toxicology , Explosives Serology and DNA Analysis, Forensic Science has evolved into a new arena. By that, there is a scope of extending the expertise for the various complex issues relating to any of the commonly encountered in the society to its realization. In every specialty of Forensic Sciences, there has been synergetic inclusion of the novel techniques for the easier, smoother, full proof methods of investigation for more prudent results without any flaws or the reliable ones. In every means, the composite technology and expertise is made available to the prospective investigative experts through this specialized academic programme by means of routine practical, simulations analysis and other methods. This leads to the scope of technology dependence/reliance and authentication with the necessity for the proof and also as a hallmark. Every Specialization has equal opportunities and employment prospects. In addition to the conventional perception of the laboratory based work, there is more scope for the experts in other sectors of authentication testing, standard or quality assessment and testing. To achieve this, students are encouraged to develop the confidence of handling such technology and its utilization to become comprehensive expert in the respective areas. In house laboratory facilities are the feeders for all their thirst of knowledge and skill development. Most of the technological marvels are available with the laboratories for the students to be more superior than their contemporaries across the globe rather than to be at par with international caliber.
| Semester | Sr no | CourseCode | Course | CourseCredit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sem-1 | 1 | FSMS SI-1 | Introduction to Forensics, Psychology, Law and Statistics | 5 |
| Sem-1 | 2 | FSMS SI-2 | Instrumental Techniques | 4 |
| Sem-1 | 3 | FSMS SI-3 | Crime Scene Management and Forensic Evidences | 4 |
| Sem-1 | 4 | FSMS SI-4 | Fingerprints and Questioned Documents | 4 |
| Sem-1 | 5 | FSMS SI-5 | Forensic Biology and Anthropology | 4 |
| Sem-1 | 6 | FSMS SI-LC1 | Laboratory Course– I | 2 |
| Sem-1 | 7 | FSMS SI-LC2 | Laboratory Course– II | 2 |
| Sem-2 | 1 | FSMS SII-1 | Quality Management, Narcotic Drugs, Explosives and Forensic Chemistry | 4 |
| Sem-2 | 2 | FSMS SII-2 | Forensic Serology and DNA Profiling | 4 |
| Sem-2 | 3 | FSMS SII-3 | Forensic Medicine and Toxicology | 4 |
| Sem-2 | 4 | FSMS SII-4 | Forensic Ballistics | 4 |
| Sem-2 | 5 | FSMS SII-5 | Basic Concepts of Digital Forensics | 4 |
| Sem-2 | 6 | FSMS SII-LC1 | Laboratory Course – I | 2 |
| Sem-2 | 7 | FSMS SII-LC2 | Laboratory Course- II | 2 |
| Sem-3 | 1 | FSMS SP-V P3 | Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing (Spl. Cyber Forensics) | 4 |
| Sem-3 | 2 | FSMS SP-VI P1 | Basics of Crime, Evidence and Law (Spl. Crime Scene Management) | 4 |
| Sem-3 | 3 | FSMS SP-VI P2 | Concepts of Crime Scene Management (Spl. Crime Scene Management) | 4 |
| Sem-3 | 4 | FSMS SP-VI P3 | Advance techniques in Crime Scene Management (Spl. Crime Scene Management) | 4 |
| Sem-3 | 5 | FSMS SP-I P1 | Forensic Pharmacology and Pharmaceutical Drug Analysis (Spl. Forensic Chemistry and Toxicology) | 4 |
| Sem-3 | 6 | FSMS SP-I P2 | Advanced Forensic Toxicology (Spl. Forensic Chemistry and Toxicology) | 4 |
| Sem-3 | 7 | FSMS SP-I P3 | Modern and Applied Analytical Forensic Chemistry (Spl. Forensic Chemistry and Toxicology) | 4 |
| Sem-3 | 8 | FSMS SP-II P1 | Forensic Genomics and Biocomputing (Spl. Forensic Biotechnology) | 4 |
| Sem-3 | 9 | FSMS SP-II P2 | Molecular Biology and r-DNA Technology (Spl. Forensic Biotechnology) | 4 |
| Sem-3 | 10 | FSMS SP-II P3 | Immunological Techniques and Forenisc Proteomics (Spl. Forensic Biotechnology) | 4 |
| Sem-3 | 11 | FSMS SP-III P1 | Advances in Physical Techniques (Spl. Forensic Physics and Ballistics) | 4 |
| Sem-3 | 12 | FSMS SP-III P2 | Advances in Forenisc Ballistics & Armour Materials (Spl. Forensic Physics and Ballistics) | 4 |
| Sem-3 | 13 | FSMS SP-III P3 | Audio Recognition & Video Analysis (Spl. Forensic Physics and Ballistics) | 4 |
| Sem-3 | 14 | FSMS SP-IV P1 | Modern Trends in Fingerprint Sciences (Spl. Fingerprints and Questioned Documents) | 4 |
| Sem-3 | 15 | FSMS SP-IV P2 | Questioned Documents & Forensic Accounting (Spl. Fingerprints and Questioned Documents) | 4 |
| Sem-3 | 16 | FSMS SP-IV P3 | Forensic Photography & Biometrics (Spl. Fingerprints and Questioned Documents) | 4 |
| Sem-3 | 17 | FSMS SP-V P1 | Cyber Law, Risk and Compliance (Spl. Cyber Forensics) | 4 |
| Sem-3 | 18 | FSMS SP-V P2 | Incident Response and Digital Forensics (Spl. Cyber Forensics) | 4 |
| Sem-4 | 1 | FSMS SIV | Dissertation/Major Project | 25 |
Bachelor’s degree in Science / Forensic Science/ Medicine / Engineering / Pharmacy/Dentistry/Ayush with at least 55% for General/OBC/EWS category candidates and 50% or equivalent for SC/ST and PwD category candidates. Entrance Exam: Syllabus of Entrance Exam: Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Basics of Forensic Science.
- On the basis of Entrance Exam.
- Multiple Choice Questions and No Negative Marking.