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Bachelor of Science (Forensic Science)
Sharda School of Allied Health Sciences (SAHS)
Programme Code
SAH0120
Level
Graduate
Duration
3 Years
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About the Programme
B. Sc. Forensic Science is a three year programme related to forensic science in the broad areas of Biology Chemistry Law and Methods of Forensic Investigation imparting students with skills necessary to carry out independent projects. The programme offers both theoretical and practical knowledge in every area of criminalistics which demonstrates proficiencies in laboratory skills like forensic molecular biology forensic chemistry and toxicology.
This programme is about Forensic science under which students study about crimes & crime scene and also related techniques & tools used in solving any crime along with all Lab techniques and evidence collection techniques. They study about the methods of investigation for every type of crime scene and also their lab examination to identify the main culprit. Apart from that they also study about the Laws Criminal Psychology and techniques used. Students also get the live exposure to the crime scene and evidence examination in different labs during their Internship.
Programme Educational Objectives (PEO)
- PEO1: To gain a knowledge of basic science application in forensic field.
- PEO1: To gain knowledge of forensic examination of evidences and investigation of all types of evidences
- PEO1: Develop a conceptual understanding of criminal justice systems, rule of evidence, legal system.
- PEO1: They can apply their knowledge of forensic science in different Investigative agencies.
- PEO1 Laboratory skills to exacting standards of precision and care.
Program Outcomes (PO’s)
- PO1: Ability to acquire and apply knowledge and understanding of the chemical principles
- PO2: Ability to demonstrate thorough knowledge, understanding and skills in application of scientific methodology to undertake and report on experimental investigation.
- PO3: Possess high awareness of major issues and development of chemical research andcompetent in initiating, developing, and pursuing a scientific research.
- PO4: Ability to present technical, scientific and forensic information and arguments clearly and correctly, in written and oral presentation
- PO5: Ability to portray good interpersonal skills with high ability to work collaboratively as part of a team undertaking a range of different team roles
- PO6: Ability to act with integrity and good ethics in their profession and their obligation to society
- PO7: Ability to seek new knowledge, skills and manage relevant information from various sources.
- PO8: Ability to demonstrate knowledge and skills in analyzing and identifying business opportunities.
- PO9: Ability to demonstrate leadership, to take action and to get others involved.
- PSO1: This programme is an application-based programme where all the main stream science subject- Biology, Physics and chemistry are applied for the scientific investigation of crime.
- PSO2: It is a multidisciplinary, versatile and result oriented subject which dealt with different branches of science as well as law, medicine, medical jurisprudence and
- police.
- PSO3: Forensic techniques are used to process sample and evidences to solve crime.
This course is for individuals who...
Have a fondness for tackling challenges and are investigative by nature. Students who demonstrate leadership qualities and can communicate effectively in interdisciplinary environment both working independently or as a team are the best fit for the programme.
Students who are looking for...
A career with excellent prospects and a challenging role in this very demanding industry. The financial security the freedom to relocate and lifelong prospect of learning make this programme an ideal career for enthusiasts.
Course Fee
For National Students
- Yearly Fee
- Semester Fee
| 1st Year 160000 | 2nd Year 164800 | 3rd Year 169744 |
| 1st Sem 82500 | 3rd Sem 84900 | 5th Sem 87372 |
| 2nd Sem 82500 | 4th Sem 84900 | 6th Sem 87372 |
For International Students
| Fee Per Semester | Fee Per Year |
|---|---|
| NA | 3200** |
Programme Structure
Semester 1
S. No. |   | Subject Code | Subjects | Teaching Load | Credits | Core/Elective Pre-Requisite/ Co Requisite   | ||
L | T | P | ||||||
THEORY SUBJECTS | ||||||||
|   | FSU107 | Criminology and Crime Scene Investigation | 3 | 1 | 4 | Major CC | |
|   | FSU108 | Fingerprints Examination | 3 | 3 | Major DSE | ||
|   | FSU109 | Zoology I | 3 | 3 | Minor Elective OE | ||
|   | VAC103 | Environmental Management | 3 | 3 | Major VAC | ||
  | Practical/Viva-Voce/Jury | |||||||
|   | FSU157 | Criminology and Crime Scene Investigation (Lab) | 2 | 1 | Major, CC | ||
|   | FSU158 | Fingerprints Examination (Lab) | 2 | 1 | Major DSE | ||
|   | FSU159 | Forensic Photography | 1 | 4 | 3 | Minor SEC | |
|   | ARP101 | Communicative English- 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | Minor AEC | |
TOTAL CREDITS | 20 |   | ||||||
 
Semester 2
S. No. |   | Subject Code | Subjects | Teaching Load | Credits | Core/Elective Pre-Requisite/ Co Requisite   | ||
L | T | P | ||||||
THEORY SUBJECTS | ||||||||
|   | FSU117 | Questioned Documents Examination | 3 | 1 | 4 | Major, CC | |
|   | FSU118 | Chemistry I | 3 | 3 | Major, CC | ||
|   | FSU119 | Zoology II | 3 | 3 | Minor Elective, OE | ||
|   | VAC120 | Understanding India | 3 | 3 | Major VAC | ||
  |   | Practical/Viva-Voce/Jury | ||||||
|   | FSU167 | Questioned Documents Examination (Lab) | 2 | 1 | Major, CC | ||
|   | FSU168 | Chemistry I (Lab) | 2 | 1 | Major, CC | ||
|   | FSU169 | Graphology and Handwriting Analysis | 1 | 4 | 3 | Minor, SEC | |
|   | ARP102 | Communicative English- II | 1 | 2 | 2 | Minor AEC | |
  |   |   | TOTAL CREDITS |   |   |   | 20 |   |
Semester 3
S. No. |   | Subject Code | Subjects | Teaching Load | Credits | Core/Elective Pre-Requisite/ Co Requisite   | ||
L | T | P | ||||||
THEORY SUBJECTS | ||||||||
|   | FSU201 | Forensic Biology and Serology | 3 | 1 | 4 | Major CC | |
|   | FSU207 | Forensic Anthropology and Odontology | 3 | 1 | 4 | Major DSE | |
|   | FSU208 | Chemistry II | 3 | 3 | Major CC | ||
|   | FSU209 | Zoology III | 3 | 3 | Minor Elective OE | ||
|   | ARP207 | Logical Skill Building and Soft Skills | 1 | 2 | 2 | Minor AEC | |
  | Practical/Viva-Voce/Jury | |||||||
|   | FSU257 | Forensic Biology and Serology Lab | 2 | 1 | Major CC | ||
|   | FSU258 | Chemistry III (Lab) | 2 | 1 | Major CC | ||
|   | FSU259 | Food Adulteration | 1 | 4 | 3 | Minor SEC | |
|   | RBL001 | RBL 1 | 4 | Major  DSE | |||
TOTAL CREDITS | 21 |   | ||||||
 
Semester 4
S. No. |   | Subject Code | Subjects | Teaching Load | Credits | Core/Elective Pre-Requisite/ Co Requisite   | ||
L | T | P | ||||||
THEORY SUBJECTS | ||||||||
|   | FSU218 | Forensic Chemistry | 3 | 1 | 4 | Major CC | |
|   | FSU219 | Forensic Toxicology | 3 | 3 | Major DSE | ||
|   | FSU220 | Chemistry III | 3 | 3 | Major CC | ||
|   | FSU221 | Zoology IV | 3 | 3 | Minor Elective OE | ||
|   | ARP305 | Personality Development and Decision Making | 1 | 2 | 2 | Minor AEC | |
Practical/Viva-Voce/Jury | ||||||||
|   | FSU267 | Forensic Chemistry (Lab) | 2 | 1 | Major CC | ||
|   | FSU268 | Forensic Toxicology (Lab) | 4 | 2 | Major DSE | ||
|   | FSU269 | Chemistry III (Lab) | 2 | 1 | Major CC | ||
|   | RBL002 | RBL 2 | 4 | Major DSE | |||
TOTAL CREDITS                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          19 | ||||||||
 
Semester 5
S. No. |   | Subject Code | Subjects | Teaching Load | Credits | Core/Elective Pre-Requisite/ Co Requisite   | ||
L | T | P | ||||||
THEORY SUBJECTS | ||||||||
|   | FSU305 | Forensic Medicine and Jurisprudence | 3 | 3 | Major CC | ||
|   | FSU306 | Arson and Accident Investigation | 3 | 3 | Major CC | ||
|   | FSU307 | Chemistry IV | 3 | 3 | Major CC | ||
|   | FSU308 | Analytical Chemistry and Instrumentation I | 3 | 3 | Major DSE | ||
Practical/Viva-Voce/Jury | ||||||||
|   | FSU352 | Forensic Medicine Lab | 4 | 2 | Major CC | ||
|   | FSU353 | Arson and Accident Investigation (Lab) | 4 | 2 | Major CC | ||
|   | FSU354 | Chemistry IV (Lab) | 2 | 1 | Major CC | ||
|   | RBL003 | RBL-3 | 2 | 1 | Major DSE | ||
|   | INC001 | Industry Connect FSIC | 4 | 2 | Major | ||
TOTAL CREDITS | 20 |   | ||||||
 
Semester 6
S. No. |   | Subject Code | Subjects | Teaching Load | Credits | Core/Elective Pre-Requisite/ Co Requisite   | ||
L | T | P | ||||||
THEORY SUBJECTS | ||||||||
|   | FSU315 | Forensic Physics | 3 | 3 | Major CC | ||
|   | FSU316 | Forensic Ballistics | 3 | 3 | Major CC | ||
|   | FSU317 | Analytical Chemistry and Instrumentation II | 3 | 1 | 4 | Major CC | |
|   | FSU318 | Zoology V | 3 | 3 | Minor Elective OE | ||
Practical/Viva-Voce/Jury | ||||||||
|   | FSU362 | Forensic Physics Lab | 4 | 2 | Major CC | ||
|   | FSU363 | Forensic Ballistics Lab | 4 | 2 | Major CC | ||
|   | RBL004 | RBL4 | 2 | 1 | Major DSE | ||
|   | CCU108 | Community Connect | 4 | 2 | Major | ||
TOTAL CREDITS | 20 |   | ||||||
 
Semester 7
S. No. |   | Subject Code | Subjects | Teaching Load | Credits | Core/Elective Pre-Requisite/ Co Requisite   | ||
L | T | P | ||||||
THEORY SUBJECTS | ||||||||
|   | FSU401 | Criminology and Law | 3 | 1 | 4 | Major CC | |
|   | FSU402 | Forensic Psychology | 3 | 1 | 4 | Major CC | |
|   | FSU403 | Advanced Dermatoglyphics | 3 | 1 | 4 | Major DSE | |
|   | FSU404 | Biostatistics and Research Methodology | 3 | 1 | 4 | Major DSE | |
|   | FSU405 | Introduction of Biometry | 3 | 1 | 4 | Minor Elective OE | |
Practical/Viva-Voce/Jury | ||||||||
|   | FSU453 | Minor Project | 3 | Major | |||
TOTAL CREDITS | 23 |   | ||||||
 
Semester 8
S. No. |   | Subject Code | Subjects | Teaching Load | Credits | Core/Elective Pre-Requisite/ Co Requisite   | ||
L | T | P | ||||||
THEORY SUBJECTS | ||||||||
|   | FSU411 | Explosives | 3 | 1 | 4 | Major CC | |
|   | FSU413 | Quality Assurance and Accreditation in Forensic Sciences | 3 | 1 | 4 | Minor Elective OE | |
Practical/Viva-Voce/Jury | ||||||||
1. |   | FSU463 | Major Project | 9 | Major | |||
TOTAL CREDITS | 17 |   | ||||||
 
Programme Curricula
| S.No. | Academic year | Curricula Link |
1 | 2023-24 | View Details |
2 | 2021-22 | View Details |
3 | 2020-21 | View Details |
4 | 2019-20 | View Details |
5 | 2018-19 | View Details |
Eligibility Criteria
| For National Students |
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| For International Students | The eligibility criterion for all programs for international applicants is minimum 50% in the qualifying examination and having studied the pre-requisite subjects for admission in to the desired program. |
Career path you can choose after the course
- Medical Examiner
- Laboratory Analyst
- Forensic Auditor
- Forensic Executor
- Investigative officers
- Legal counselors
- Forensic Expert
- Forensic Scientist
- Crime Scene Investigator
- Teacher / Professor
- Crime Reporter
- Forensic Engineer
- Law Consultant
- Handwriting Expert
Students of this programme are placed in companies with an average annual package of 4.50 LPA to 6.00 LPA
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