Overview
The B.Sc. (Honours / Honours with Research) in Applied Forensic Science is a future-ready undergraduate programme that equips students with scientific expertise for criminal investigation, forensic analysis, and justice delivery. It integrates core forensic disciplines such as biology, chemistry, ballistics, toxicology, and digital forensics with hands-on laboratory training, simulated crime scene investigations, internships, and research, providing a strong foundation for professional practice.
The curriculum emphasises practical skills and interdisciplinary learning, covering areas such as questioned document examination, DNA typing, fingerprints, forensic psychology, cyber forensics, and advanced instrumental techniques. Structured transdisciplinary project-centric modules, field exposure, and ethical training ensure students can apply theoretical knowledge to real-world forensic challenges while adhering to national and global standards.
With mandatory internships, industry-linked projects, courtroom simulations, and research opportunities, students develop professional readiness and analytical thinking. Those pursuing the Honours with Research track gain additional experience through intensive dissertations, fostering innovation and research ethics. Graduates are well-prepared for careers in forensic laboratories, law enforcement, cybersecurity, digital forensics, and higher studies, embodying the ethos of “Science in service of justice.”
Certifications Offered:
- Certification in Computing Fundamentals, IT Audit Fundamentals, and Cyber Security Fundamentals from ISACA
A student who has passed Level 4 / Class 12 schooling (either through formal schooling or through the open school system) or its equivalent shall be eligible for admission to BSc programmes.
However, students who have not studied requisite courses from Science discipline related to the respective programmes will have to undertake the prescribed bridge course(s).
