B.Sc.(Hons.) Forensic Science

The Institute of Advanced Research (IAR) Gandhinagar is a research and teaching powerhouse dedicated to shaping the future by pushing the boundaries of knowledge in the classroom, laboratory, and field.

Bachelor of Forensic Science program offers diverse options to students to earn a certificate in 1^st year (44 credits), a diploma in 2^nd year (88 credits) and B.Sc. degree in 3^rd 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 Honours with research degree. This course at IAR is designed to provide students skills and knowledge about various types of crimes and their investigations. Forensic science is a field which applies the scientific principles for crime investigation. The course 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. Using the latest technology, forensic scientists convert the clues collected from a crime scene into evidence admissible in a court of law. This course enables students to apply the knowledge of forensic science and use in 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.