Forensic Science course from LPU or CU.

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Lipika Dhingra · Answer

First of all I would like to mention some of the Forensic Science domain specific Highlights in Lovely Professional University. The Forensic Science domain promises to create a research and placement oriented environment. The department regularly works on student research projects with novel ideas of applied value. The highlights include: 1) Faculty: Highly experienced faculty excellent in terms of their educational background, research and teaching. 2) Fields of study: Forensic Chemistry Forensic Toxicology, Forensic Anthropology, Ballistics, Explosives, Forensic Biology Serology, DNA, Fingerprinting and Questioned Documents, Cyber 3) Thrust Areas of research: Analysis of drugs by conventional and modern techniques, security feature analysis, Fingerprinting analysis, studies on dentures for disaster victim identification and forensic wildlife analysis. 4) Innovative Pedagogy: Academic tasks such Class Participation, Design Problem, Term Paper, Assignment, Live examples, AV-aids. Test and Quiz based on various competitive examinations, Case studies on Current research scenario, moot court sessions and CSI activities Unique features: Involvement of multidisciplinary area, such as Pharmaceutical analysis, biochemistry, Biotechnology, Chemistry and many more along with forensic structural engineering, makes it very challenging. Career Prospects: Lectureship in College, Junior/senior research fellow, Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), Central government. Forensic Sciences Labs, Hospitals, Private Detective Agencies, Dope testing labs, CSIR Labs, pathology labs, agriculture, quality assurance divisions in industries, Self Employed (Establishing small scale industries Production and manufacturing of various CSI kits), Private Consultants for giving Expert opinions. Last Year Placement record of LPU in the field of Forensic Science:- the highest Package offered is 6.6 LPA with average of 3.8 LPA. 100% students got placed. Student were placed in renowned brands like Truth labs, Sherlock Institute of Forensic Science (SIFS, Delhi), J. K. Consultancy, IFS (Pune), Panacea Biotech (Chandigarh), Reddys Laboratories, Government organizations.

Pratima Banerjee · Answer

The scope of forensic Science study is vast. You can get jobs in various governments & private sectors. The study will improve your skills and knowledge. You also may employ in Forensic Laboratories, Detective Offices, Banks and other government. And private agencies. Top 5 the highest Paying Forensic Science Careers. LPU ranked among the best Forensic Science institute in Punjab, offers ground-breaking programme trains aspiring and mid-career professionals in a variety of forensic disciplines applied to crime scene investigation and evidence analysis. An Integrated scientific and clinical training, provide students exposure to cutting-edge technologies required for this modern profession. Forensic Science expert works with the police department, legal agencies, and investigative agencies. Apart from these departments, such experts could also join private detective agencies. LPU offers B.Sc. & M.Sc. Forensic Science. The programme deals with theoretical and practical background in all the areas of criminalistics which demonstrates proficiencies in laboratory skills like forensic molecular Biology forensic Chemistry and toxicology. You need to Pass with 60% aggregate marks in 10+2 (with English Physics Chemistry and Maths or Biology or Biotechnology) or equivalent to get admission in the course.

Poonam Angural · Answer

Due to increase in crime rate and criminals, the scope of Forensic Science is increased exponentially. There are lots of job opportunities in the field of Forensic Science. You can also work as a legal counselor after gaining experience as a Forensic Scientist. Though both the universities are good in academics but being an alumni let me share the details. The Forensic Science domain promises to create a research and placement oriented environment. The department regularly works on student research projects with novel ideas of applied value. : Highly experienced faculty excellent in terms of their educational background, research and teaching. Academic tasks such Class Participation, Design Problem, Term Paper, Assignment, Live examples, AV-aids. Test and Quiz based on various competitive examinations, Case studies on Current research scenario, moot court sessions and CSI activities. The lab facilities include Centrifugation Facilities, Advanced Microscopy (COMPARISON MICROSCOPE) and Spectroscopy. The labs in the university has following highlights:- 1. At the Department, we have state of the art centrifugal systems, capable of separating important Biomolecules like DNA, Protein and other cellular components to analyze different evidences such as blood recovered from a crime scene. 2. At the Department, we have state of the art facilities of different types of microscopes which can not only help in native visualizations, and analysis via a real time connection with a computer. 3. At the Department, we have state of the art Spectroscopic systems, including UV-VIS Spectrophotometer, Fourier Transform Infrared Spectrophotometer [FTIR], interfaced with computer to carry out the sensitive measurements I hope the information helps you in making a choice.

Sameeksha kapoor · Answer

Dear Vaibhavi, One of my known is in LPU in the same course. Reviews are pretty good. But you need to be wise. Take your decision by yourself. She told me the Forensic Science domain promises to create a research and placement oriented environment. The department regularly works on student research projects with novel ideas of applied value. They have highly experienced faculty excellent in terms of their educational background, research and teaching. Fields of study: Forensic Chemistry, Forensic Toxicology, Forensic Anthropology, Ballistics, Explosives, Forensic Biology, Serology, DNA, Fingerprinting and Questioned Documents. The course is a perfect blend of theory as well as practical, which ensures that a student becomes well versed in the nuances of the subject. The faculty includes some of the best from their fields. Plus, there are regular guest lectures as well as placement opportunities at LPU. The labs too are equipped with the latest apparatus and technology to ensure students can stay up to date with industry standards. Students use to do analysis of drugs by conventional and modern techniques, security feature analysis, Fingerprinting analysis, studies on dentures for disaster victim identification and forensic wildlife analysis. Unique features: Involvement of multidisciplinary areas, such as Pharmaceutical analysis, biochemistry, Biotechnology, chemistry and many more along with forensic structural engineering, makes it very challenging. Academic tasks such as Class Participation, Design Problem, Term Paper, Assignment, Live examples, AV-aids. Test and Quiz based on various competitive examinations, Case studies on Current research scenario, moot court sessions and CSI activities. The curriculum of the programme is designed according the industry requirements. The curriculum of the programme is updated time to time in order to be in same pace with industry. Various Guest Lectures by the Industry Experts, Projects in collaboration with industry, Internships to engage students deeply in hands on real-life situations. I think you should not worry about the placements. If you work hard in the course and learn as much as you can, any company visiting the campus would be happy to hire you. However, you must not neglect polishing your communication skills as well, because companies will check that in their interviews. LPU provides plenty of opportunities to its students to take part in events, competitions.

Ashish Sharma · Answer

Hi Vaibhavi, Candidate must have 60% aggregate marks in 12th grade (with English, Physics, Chemistry and Maths or Biology or Biotechnology) must be studied. LPU NEST which was earlier an entrance exam is not mandatory this year due to pandemic of COVID-19. Thus, Online Admission is already started and one can proceed to take online admissions through their website www.lpu.in. If any candidate assumes that he/she will definitely get minimum 60% aggregate marks in 12th grade. They must call their Academic executives on their toll free numbers. All the best.

Khushal Arora · Answer

Hello! Without any thought, go with LPU. Recently I got my brother's admission done at LPU. LPU is one of the leading university for B.Sc. Forensic Sciences. I have gone through their curriculum and I must appreciate that they have the latest topic embedded. Forensic Science in LPU is a specially designed programme to produce highly competent professionals in the field, keeping in mind the continuously increasing demand of trained professionals in this area. The Forensic Science domain promises to create a research and placement oriented environment. The department regularly works on student research projects with novel ideas of applied value. The highlights include: Faculty: Highly experienced faculty excellent in terms of their educational background, research and teaching. Fields of study: Forensic Chemistry, Forensic Toxicology, Forensic Anthropology, Ballistics, Explosives, Forensic Biology, Serology, DNA, Fingerprinting and Questioned Documents. Thrust Areas of research: Analysis of drugs by conventional and modern techniques, security feature analysis, Fingerprinting analysis, studies on dentures for disaster victim identification and forensic wildlife analysis. Unique features: Involvement of multidisciplinary area, such as Pharmaceutical analysis, biochemistry, Biotechnology, chemistry and many more along with forensic structural engineering, makes it very challenging. Career Prospects: Lectureship in College, Junior/senior research fellow, Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), Central government. Forensic Sciences Labs, Hospitals, Private Detective Agencies, Dope testing labs, CSIR Labs, pathology labs, agriculture, quality assurance divisions in industries, Self Employed (Establishing small scale industries Production and manufacturing of various CSI kits), Private Consultants for giving Expert opinions. List of Few Companies in this Field: Truth labs, Sherlock Institute of Forensic Science (SIFS, Delhi), J. K. Consultancy, IFS (Pune), Panacea Biotech (Chandigarh), Reddys Laboratories, Government organizations. Innovative Pedagogy: Academic tasks such Class Participation, Design Problem, Term Paper, Assignment, Live examples, AV-aids. Test and Quiz based on various competitive examinations, Case studies on Current research scenario, moot court sessions and CSI activities. Hope this information will be helpful. Good Luck!

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