Bachelor of Science in Forensic Science ( Honours) 36 months Undergraduate Programme By Sage University |TopUniversities

Bachelor of Science in Forensic Science ( Honours)

Programme Duration

36 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

100,000 INRTuition Fee/year

Application Deadline

10 Aug, 2024Application Deadline

Main Subject Area

CriminologyMain Subject Area

Programme overview

Main Subject

Criminology

Degree

BSc

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

B.Sc. (Hons.) Forensic Sciences is a 3-year undergraduate course divided into 6-semesters. Forensic science is typically defined as the application of all sciences to criminal and civil laws but mainly on the criminal side during criminal investigations. The word forensic comes from the Latin word “forensics” which means forum. The study of forensic science is divided into two parts the lab work and the fieldwork. The fieldwork includes the investigation of the crime scene by searching and collecting the evidence to find the type and cause of crime and this collected evidences are being analyzed or tested in the lab which helps to apprehend the guilty. The course involves the advanced study of:

  • • Criminal Justice System
  • • Crime and Society
  • • Forensic Dermatoglyphics
  • • Crime Scene Investigation
  • • Handwriting Analysis
  • • DNA analysis
  • • Forensic Psychology
  • • Forensic Toxicology
  • • Forensic Medicine
  • • Questioned Documents
  • • Cyber Forensics
  • • Wildlife Forensics

Such postgraduates have opportunities in Forensic Labs (Govt. or private lab), Detective agencies, banks, law firms, Police Department, Quality Control Bureau to work as Junior Forensic Expert, Legal counsellors, crime scene investigator, crime reporter, Investigative officers, Handwriting analyst.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Criminology

Degree

BSc

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

B.Sc. (Hons.) Forensic Sciences is a 3-year undergraduate course divided into 6-semesters. Forensic science is typically defined as the application of all sciences to criminal and civil laws but mainly on the criminal side during criminal investigations. The word forensic comes from the Latin word “forensics” which means forum. The study of forensic science is divided into two parts the lab work and the fieldwork. The fieldwork includes the investigation of the crime scene by searching and collecting the evidence to find the type and cause of crime and this collected evidences are being analyzed or tested in the lab which helps to apprehend the guilty. The course involves the advanced study of:

  • • Criminal Justice System
  • • Crime and Society
  • • Forensic Dermatoglyphics
  • • Crime Scene Investigation
  • • Handwriting Analysis
  • • DNA analysis
  • • Forensic Psychology
  • • Forensic Toxicology
  • • Forensic Medicine
  • • Questioned Documents
  • • Cyber Forensics
  • • Wildlife Forensics

Such postgraduates have opportunities in Forensic Labs (Govt. or private lab), Detective agencies, banks, law firms, Police Department, Quality Control Bureau to work as Junior Forensic Expert, Legal counsellors, crime scene investigator, crime reporter, Investigative officers, Handwriting analyst.

Admission Requirements

50+
  • Prospective students should have passed 10+2 or equivalent examination from recognized school board, with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Maths as subjects studied at the intermediate level.
  • A Minimum of 50% marks in 10+2 as qualifying criteria to secure admission in this degree course.
  • Qualifying and fulfilling the cut off of SAGE university entrance exam.

10 Aug 2024
3 Years
Jul-2024

Tuition fees

Domestic
50,000 INR
Domestic (Out of State)
50,000 INR
International
100,000 INR

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