About M.Sc. in Forensic Science


The Faculty of Applied Sciences offers a two-year post-graduate degree program in Forensic Sciences which focuses on imparting within the students an in-depth understanding of the investigative aspects of forensic science. The growing technologies have enhanced the scope and rate of crimes, thus resulting in high demand for experts who are coming in conducting scientific investigations on such crime scenes. To provide students with the much needed practical hands-on training, the Faculty is equipped with state of the art facilities for research and laboratory experimentation. The Department of Forensic also works in collaboration with the Faculty of Law to develop a comprehensive understanding of the legal frameworks which operates in line with the scope of forensic science. The study of forensic science is interdisciplinary in nature, it correlates with other core science subjects such as chemistry, biology, physics and genetics. The program is conducted under the instruction of expert faculties and professors with unique field expertise who go to shape and train the students in line with all the requirements of the course. The curriculum imparts within the students advanced techniques in collecting, preserving and analyzing the various forms of evidence. The students who get to pursue this postgraduate degree program will get to develop an ability to navigate the scope of forensic science and work in the field. 

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M.Sc. in Forensic ScienceProgram Outcomes


Why Study M.Sc. in Forensic Science

The Master's Degree in Forensic Science is a research-based program which gets to shape the students in the specialty of the field. The study of forensic science is gaining popularity in recent years, thus creating a pool of endless career opportunities for students. With novel developments in methods of forensic science research, the discipline gets to develop within the students an understanding of some of the modern technologies and scientific innovations. Students upon graduation can take up careers in various fields such as:
Criminalist

Criminalist

An ability to develop hands-on skills required for carrying forensic research activities and collaborative on various research.

Forensic Toxicologist

An ability to analyse and scientifically deduce various forms of investigative methods and mechanism which are in use within the scientific sector.

Forensic Toxicologist
Document Examiner

Document Examiner

An ability to understand and correlate the modern trends in research technology and to actively participate in the global dimensions related to research.

Forensic Examiner

An ability to showcase the understanding of industrial practises in the field of forensic science and the various experimental procedures.

Forensic Examiner
Crime Scene Investigator

Crime Scene Investigator

An ability to demonstrate a strong adherence towards law and justice.

Duration: 2 years (Semester System).


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Affiliation

Constituent College of Parul University

eligibility

Eligibility Criteria

Candidate shall have passed B.Sc. Forensic Science Or Graduation In Any Science, Engineering, Medical & Paramedical Courses from a recognized university.

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Mode of Admission

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M.Sc. in Forensic Science feesFees

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M.Sc. in Forensic Science

₹ 72,000 /- Annually*

* Tuition Fees may vary depending on the Country/ State in which the candidate has passed their qualifying examination.

M.Sc. in Forensic Science CurriculumCurriculum

Semester 1

Semester 2

Crime scene management & Police Organization

Forensic Chemistry & NDPS

Psychology, Criminology & Criminal law

Questioned Document

Forensic Physics & Multimedia

Digital & Cyber Forensics

Fingerprint & other impression evidences

Forensics Science Instrumentation

Research Methodology

Basics of Statistics

Crime scene management Lab

LAB 1 Forensic Chemistry & NDPS

Forensic Physics & Multimedia Lab

LAB 2 Questioned Document

Fingerprint & other impression evidences Lab

LAB 3 Digital & Cyber Forensics

 

Semester 3

Semester 4

Forensic Toxicology & Pharmacology

Dissertation

Forensic Biology & Serology

Advanced Instrumentation in Physical Science

Forensic Ballistics & Ammunition

Advanced Concepts of Forensic Ballistics

Forensic Medicine & Anthropology

Advanced Concepts of Multimedia Forensics

Research Writing

 

LAB 1 Forensic Toxicology & Pharmacology

 

LAB 2 Forensic Biology & Serology

 

LAB 3 Forensic Ballistics & Anthropology

 

 

 

M.Sc. in Forensic Science Curriculum Laboratories


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Research and Development Lab.

As a way of promoting research in robotics and automation, a specific laboratory has been reserved for research and development where students can constantly engage in practical research activities for social and industrial significance.

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Computer Labs

Equipped with a total of 15 computer laboratories which are strategically designed to provide students with the most vital practical training exposure. Each lab allows students to develop and shape their understanding in the various areas of MySQL, SQL Server, TurboC, VisualStudio, MATLAB, NetBeans, Linux, Windows OS, and Macromedia Dreamweaver.

https://paruluniversity.ac.in/Animal tissue culture and plant tissue culture labs for high-end research

Animal tissue culture and plant tissue culture labs for high-end research

https://paruluniversity.ac.in/Central instrumentation lab for use of sophisticated equipment

Central instrumentation lab for use of sophisticated equipment

https://paruluniversity.ac.in/Analysis lab for analysis of biomolecules

Analysis lab for analysis of biomolecules

https://paruluniversity.ac.in/Biochemistry lab for biochemical estimations

Biochemistry lab for biochemical estimations

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