M.Sc. - Forensic Science

Program Description

M.Sc in Forensic Science is a postgraduate degree program designed to provide students with advanced knowledge and practical skills in the field of forensic science. Forensic science encompasses various scientific disciplines applied to legal issues and criminal investigations. This programme typically covers a wide range of subjects, including:Forensic Biology, DNA analysis, serology (blood and bodily fluids), forensic botany, entomology (insects), forensic anthropology (identification of human remains), forensic chemistry, drug identification, toxicology (poison analysis), arson investigation, trace evidence analysis (such as fibers, paint, and glass), Forensic Physics, forensic ballistics (study of firearms and ammunition), accident reconstructionand forensic engineering (failure analysis), Crime Scene Investigation (CSI), Forensic Psychology, Forensic medicine and various fields of forensic Science.

The purpose of the M.Sc. Forensic Science program is to provide advanced education and training to students in the field of forensic science. This program engages in both theoretical study and practical laboratory work, gaining expertise in the latest forensic techniques, technologies and methodologies. They learn how to analyse complex forensic evidence, interpret findings, and present conclusions in a court of law.

The Practical aspects of this course training for crime scene investigation techniques, evidence handling and packaging, maintaining chain of custody and analysis in toxicology, biology, and chemistry. Students utilize the forensic equipment to examine the forensic samples and evidence, aiding in solving crimes.

In Future, students will apply their laboratory skills to meet the career demands in the field of forensic science and will be competent enough to work with various research and development organizations.

Skills 

• Fringer printing
• Questioned Document analysis
• DNA Finger printing,
• Forensic toxicology,
• Cyber Crime,
• Forensic medicine,
• Autopsy,
• Forensic Anthropology,
• Forensic Entomology Personal Identification,
• Forensic Biology and Serology,
• Forensics Ballistics

Programme Outcomes

PO1. Scientific Knowledge: To select, interpret, critically analyze and integrate information from a wide range of sources that include books, scientific reports, journals, case studies and other sources on the internet.

PO2. Problem analysis: To identify, formulate, and analyze complex scientific problems reaching substantiated conclusions using the principles of sciences

PO3. Design/Development of Solutions: To understand the impact of scientific approach based mainly on Mathematics in societal and environmental contexts and facilitate sustainable development considering health, safety, legal and cultural issues.

PO4. Conduct Investigations: To conduct investigations of scientific problems using research-based knowledge and research methods in analysis and interpretation of data.

PO5. Modern tool usage: To create, select, and apply appropriate techniques, resources and IT tools including prediction and modeling of scientific activities with an understanding of the limitations.

PO6. The Science Graduate & Society: To apply reasoning informed by the contextual knowledge to assess societal, health, safety, legal and cultural issues and the consequent responsibilities relevant to the professional scientific practices.

PO7. Environment and Sustainability: To understand the impact of the scientific approach in societal and environmental contexts, and demonstrate the knowledge of, and need for sustainable development.

PO8. Ethics: To apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics, responsibilities and norms of the scientific practice

PO9. Individual or team work: To function effectively in multidisciplinary teams by working cooperatively, creatively and responsibly as a member of a team or as an individual.

PO10. Communication: To communicate effectively with science community and society as well as comprehend and write effective reports, design documentation and make effective presentations

PO11. Research Aptitude: To undertake supervised research in a systematic, critical and evidence-based manner with a comprehensive and in-depth knowledge in Mathematics.

PO12. Life-long Learning: To apply and contribute skills and knowledge creatively and innovatively in a research environment and recognize the need to engage in lifelong learning through research and development.