Program Overview

B.Sc.(Hons.) Forensic Science

The Institute of Advanced Research (IAR) Gandhinagar is offering B.Sc. (Hons.) Forensic Science program in compliance with National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and University Grants Commission (UGC) guidelines. Bachelor of Forensic Science program offers diverse entry and exit options with a certificate in 1st year (44 credits), a diploma in 2nd year (88 credits) and B.Sc. degree in 3rd year (132 credits). For the students who would like to earn extra 44 credits, this program offers a 4 year B.Sc. Forensic Science Honours degree or B.Sc. Forensic Science Honours with research degree.

The Institute of Advanced Research (IAR) Gandhinagar is well established university where research based education is promoted. IAR education policies and degree programs are tailored to shape the future of students by pushing the boundaries of knowledge in the classroom, laboratory, and field.

Forensic science is a truly multidisciplinary program. This field of study applies the scientific principles for crime investigation. The curriculum of B.Sc. (Hons.) Forensic Science degree at IAR is designed to provide students all the essential skills and knowledge to identify various types of crimes and perform scientific investigations to solve the crime. This program focuses on teaching students the value of observation, evaluation and interpretation in a scientific investigation of a crime.  The students will learn collection, preservation, handling and examination of evidence found at different crime scenes in Introduction to Forensic Science and Crime scene management. Using the latest technology, forensic scientists convert the clues collected from a crime scene into evidence admissible in a court of law. The courses offered in this program enable students to apply the advance scientific knowledge in Forensic investigations and use the evidence in the courts or legal proceedings. This is a challenging and interesting field for those who are inquisitive and love adventure which will be presented to them in the form of various unexpected crimes in the society.

Eligibility

Passed 10+2 in the science stream (PCB/PCM) from a recognized board examination with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks.

Selection Process

The admission is based on merit.

Key features

  • Well-equipped lab and Hands-on training
    • DNA extraction from biological samples,
    • PCR based detection and electrophoresis
    • Different microscopes,
    • High end instruments like GC, HPLC and FTIR
    • RFLP and DNA finger printing
  • Career guidance and placement assistance
  • Research Training/ Internship/ OJT at various government labs and industries.
  • Opportunities to attend expert lecture, conferences and workshops

After the program

Higher Studies

Jobs/ Employment

Structure of Program

 

Subject CategorySubjectCodesCredit
CIntroduction to Forensic scienceNBFS101T4
CCrime scene managementNBFS102T3
CCrime scene management- PracticalNBFS102P1
EMIntroductory BiologyNBFS103T4
MDCFundamental of ChemistryNBCH101T3
MDCFundamental of Chemistry- PracticalNBCH101P1
AECEnglishNENG101T2
SECCrime and societyNBFS104T2
VACYoga and sports for holistic developmentNVAC101T2
 
Subject Category Subject Codes Credit
C Forensic Dermatoglyphics NBFS201T 3
C Forensic Dermatoglyphics – Practical NBFS201P 1
C Questioned documents and handwriting analysis NBFS202T 3
C Questioned documents and handwriting analysis – Practical NBFS202P 1
EM Cell Biology NBBT101T 3
EM Cell Biology – Practical NBBT101P 1
MDC Mammalian Physiology NBBT202T 3
MDC Mammalian Physiology – Practical NBBT202P 1
AEC Environmental Science NENV101T 2
SEC Fundamental of Computer NBFS203T 2
IKS Foundational literature of Indian civilization NIKS101TB 2

 

Subject CategorySubjectCodesCredit
CForensic BiologyNBFS301T3
CForensic Biology – PracticalNBFS301P1
CForensic serologyNBFS302T3
CForensic serology – PracticalNBFS302P1
CTechnological Methods in Forensic ScienceNBFS303T3
CTechnological Methods in Forensic Science – PracticalNBFS303P1
MDCMolecular BiologyNBBT302T3
MDCMolecular Biology – PracticalNBBT302P1
AECCommunication SkillsNBAE101T2
SECCriminal database and biometryNBFS304T2
VACIndian Health ScienceNIKS101TB2

 

Subject CategorySubjectCodesCredit
CAccident investigationNBFS401T3
CAccident investigation – PracticalNBFS401P1
CForensic ChemistryNBFS402T3
CForensic Chemistry – PracticalNBFS402P1
CDigital ForensicsNBFS403T3
CDigital Forensics – PracticalNBFS403P1
MDCEconomic OffencesNBFS404T3
MDCEconomic Offences – PracticalNBFS404P1
AECQuality Control, Quality assurance and Ethical practiceNBFS405T2
SECForensic EngineeringNBFS406T2
VACDigital and Technological SolutionsNVAC102TA2

 

Subject CategorySubjectCodesCredit
CForensic ToxicologyNBFS501T3
CForensic Toxicology – PracticalNBFS501P1
CForensic anthropologyNBFS502T3
CForensic anthropology – PracticalNBFS502P1
CForensic Photography & Multimedia forensicsNBFS503T3
CForensic Photography & Multimedia forensics – PracticalNBFS503P1
MDCIntroductory PhysicsNBFS504T3
MDCIntroductory Physics – PracticalNBFS504P1
AECForensic PsychologyNBFS505T3
SECForensic Psychology – PracticalNBFS505P1
VACInternship/ Review/Monograph writingNBSE105T4

Subject CategorySubjectCodesCredit
CForensic PhysicsNBFS601T3
CForensic Physics – PracticalNBFS601P1
CForensic DNA based investigationsNBFS602T3
CForensic DNA based investigations – PracticalNBFS602P1
CForensic MedicineNBFS603T3
CForensic Medicine – PracticalNBFS603P1
EMForensic ballisticsNBFS604T3
EMForensic ballistics – PracticalNBFS604P1
AECBioenterprenureship and IPRNBAE103T2
SECForensic EntomologyNBFS605T2

 

Subject CategorySubjectCodesCredit
CCriminal laws and civil lawsNBFS701T3
CCriminal laws and civil laws – PracticalNBFS701P1
CForensic OdontologyNBFS702T3
CForensic Odontology – PracticalNBFS702P1
CGenomics and ProteomicsNBBT602T4
EMNanobiotechnologyNBEM105T4
RP / OJTOn the job training – I/ Research project 1NOJT1/NRP16

 

Subject CategorySubjectCodesCredit
CEcology and EvolutionNBBT801T4
CResearch methodologyNBBT802T4
CBiostatistics and BiomathematicsNBBT803T3
CBiostatistics and Biomathematics – PracticalNBBT803P1
EMEnvironmental ForensicsNBFS801T3
EMEnvironmental Forensics – PracticalNBFS801P1
RP / OJTOn the job training – 2/ Research project 2NOJT2/NRP26
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