B.Sc. Forensic Science & Biotechnology
This programme is an interdisciplinary undergraduate programme designed to provide students with a strong scientific foundation across two rapidly growing fields. This unique programme integrates the investigative and analytical aspects of forensic science with the applied biological technologies of modern biotechnology. The programme prepares students to meet the demands of industries, research organisations, forensic laboratories, hospitals, and emerging biotechnology sectors. Graduates are trained to apply scientific principles for criminal investigations as well as develop and innovate biotechnological solutions for healthcare, agriculture, diagnostics, and industrial applications.
The B.Sc is a three year degree programme. However, as per the provisions of the new National Education Policy (NEP 2020), a student may continue into the fourth year and earn a B.Sc Honours degree.
Candidates who have completed Higher Secondary (10+2 / PUC) or Equivalent with an aggregate of 40% or an equivalent CGPA and have studied Biology and Chemistry are eligible
- Interdisciplinary dual major degree.
- Strong emphasis on laboratory skills, research and analytical thinking.
- State of the art forensic and biotechnology laboratories.
- Exposure to real-time casework through workshops, internships, research projects & expert interactions
- Ideal for professionals aspiring a career in criminal justice system or biotechnology.
- Rigorous curriculum blending theory and practical expertise in core forensic disciplines and unique blend of science, technology, and investigation
- Experiential learning fostering investigative, analytical and scientific skills.
- Principles and practices of crime scene investigation
- DNA profiling, serology, and forensic biology
- Chemical analysis of drugs, poisons, and trace evidence
- Fingerprint analysis, questioned documents, and forensic physics
- Molecular biology, genetics, and microbiology
- Genetic engineering, recombinant DNA technology, and bioprocessing
- Environmental and industrial biotechnology
- Digital forensics and investigation of cybercrimes
- Legal procedures, expert reporting, and scientific communication
- Research methodology applicable to both biotechnology and forensic sciences
Forensic Science Major
- Crime Scene Management
- Forensic Biology and Serology
- Forensic Chemistry and Toxicology
- Fingerprint Science and Questioned Documents
- Forensic Ballistics and Physics
- Instrumentation and Evidence Analysis
- Digital and Cyber Forensics
Biotechnology Major
- Molecular Biology and Genetics
- Biochemistry and Enzymology
- Microbiology and Immunology
- Genetic Engineering and rDNA Technology
- Bioprocess and Fermentation Technology
- Plant and Animal Biotechnology
- Bioinformatics and Computational Biology
Graduates of this double major programme can pursue diverse career paths, including:
Graduates can pursue:
- M.Sc. Forensic Science
- M.Sc. Biotechnology and allied sciences
- Bachelors in Law
- PG Diploma in Cyber Forensics, Criminology, Toxicology, etc.
- Ph.D. and Academic/Research Careers
B.Sc. Forensic Science & Biotechnology - Curriculum Structure
2026-2027 BATCH
| Semester I | Semester II | Semester III | Semester IV | Semester V | Semester VI | Semester VII | Semester VIII |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduction to Forensic Science | Crime Scene Management | Technological Methods in Forensic Science | Fingerprints and Questioned Documents | Forensic Biology and Serology | Forensic Chemistry | Forensic Ballistics | Digital Forensics |
| Introduction to Forensic Science – Practical | Crime Scene Management – Practical | Technological Methods in Forensic Science – Practical | Fingerprints and Questioned Documents – Practical | Forensic Biology and Serology – Practical | Forensic Chemistry – Practical | Forensic Ballistics – Practical | Forensic Anthropology |
| Cell Biology | Microbiology and Microbial Techniques | Biochemical Techniques and Enzymology | Molecular Biology | Genetic Engineering | Forensic Physics | Forensic Toxicology | Forensic Psychology |
| Cell Biology – Practical | Microbiology and Microbial Techniques – Practical | Biochemical Techniques and Enzymology – Practical | Molecular Biology – Practical | Genetic Engineering – Practical | Forensic Physics – Practical | Forensic Toxicology – Practical | Tissue Engineering |
| Crime and Legal System | Forensic Psychology | Economic Offences | Certificate | Medical Biotechnology and Diagnostics | Immunology and Immunotechnology | Forensic Computing and Cyber Crime | Clinical Research |
| Risk and Security Management | Medical Biotechnology and Diagnostics – Practical | Immunology and Immunotechnology – Practical | Forensic Medicine | Bioentrepreneurship and IPR | |||
| Summer Internship | Enzymes and Enzyme Technology | Intermediary Metabolism | Plant Biotechnology Animal Biotechnology Industrial Biotechnology Environmental Biotechnology |
Pharmacology | |||
| Enzymes and Enzyme Technology – Practical Advanced Biomolecular Chemistry Advanced Biomolecular Chemistry – Practical Research Methodology |
Intermediary Metabolism – Practical Research Project |
Plant and Animal Biotechnology – Practical Industrial and Environmental Biotechnology – Practical Molecular Physiology Molecular Biology Immunology and Toxicology |
Research Project |