How can I get admission in B.Sc. Forensic Science?

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Khushal Arora · Answer

Hello, Admissions for B.Sc. Forensic Science is open for 2020 batch in most of the universities, through online mode. 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 embeded. The programme at LPU 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. Eligibility for admission at LPU is Pass with 60% aggregate marks in 10+2 (with English, Physics, Chemistry and Maths or Biology or Biotechnology) or equivalent. 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. Hope this helps you. All the Best.

Dharamveer Dheer · Answer

Hi, The admission process has already started at Lovely Professional University. During the current lockdown period due to the COVID-19 pandemic, to support candidates, LPU has initiated a fully online application to the admission process. For admission in B.Sc. (Forensic Science) at Lovely Professional University, the eligibility criteria is pass with 60% aggregate marks in 10+2 (with English, Physics, Chemistry, and Maths or Biology or Biotechnology) or equivalent. Moreover, LPU offers different types of scholarships on the basis of marks in either of the last two qualifications, LPU NEST Sports, Defence, COVID-19 Frontline Scholarship, and many more. If you are eligible for more than one scholarship, only one scholarship you will get is the maximum one. The best thing is if you get the scholarship, the tuition fees after getting a scholarship will be applicable every semester except for a few types of scholarships. For more information, you can either visit their website or call on their toll-free number- 1800 102 4431, 1800 274 0615. Thanks.

Ashish Sharma · Answer

Hi venkatesh, This Course deals with theoretical and practical background in all the areas of criminalistics which demonstrates proficiencies in laboratory skills like forensic molecular bio. LPU offers B.Sc. Forensic Science a 3 year course with many pathways: 1. Corporate jobs: FORENSIC ACCOUNTING Forensic accountants possess specialised accounting skills. They utilize investigative, auditing, and accounting skills to analyze an organisation's financial statements while investigating fraud. Forensic accountants are employed by government agencies, banks, insurance FORENSIC PHARMACOLOGY Forensic Pharmacology aims at studying basic principles of pharmacology- pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics and pharmaceutical analysis of various drugs. Through this course students will learn the pharmocological significance and methods in forensic sciences FUNDAMENTALS OF DIGITAL FORENSICS Digital forensic focuses on exhibits, each consisting of a sequence of bits, presented by witnesses in a legal matter, to help establish the facts of the case and support or refute legal theories of the case. The exhibits should be introduced and presented and/or challenged by properly qualified people using a properly applied methodology that addresses the legal theories at issue. GOVERNMENT JOBS POST BLAST INVESTIGATION The course is a basic post blast course designed to teach a systematic method of investigating an explosion scene. The course provides instruction in explosives identification and applications, explosives effects, IED component recognition and evidence collection. QUALITY ASSURANCE IN FORENSIC Science Introduction to quality, quality assurance and quality management. Understanding accreditation, its process and its need and scope in forensic Science laboratories. History and development of ISO. Assessment, interpretation and reporting of results, proficiency testing, external quality assessment programmes and Internal/External audit. RECONSTRUCTION OF CRIME SCENE Crime scene reconstruction is the forensic Science discipline in which one gains explicit knowledge of the series of events that surround the commission of a crime using deductive and inductive reasoning, physical evidence, scientific methods, and their interrelationships. So, you can SEE that it is a comprehensive job oriented course for right minded students with zeal to succeed. You must have English, Physics, Chemistry and Maths or Biology or Biotechnology in your 10+2 with aggregate of 60% or more.

Saurabh Sharma · Answer

If you aim for excellence in any field, you will create ways for a career by yourself. Same is the case with Forensic Science in India. The scope is vast and relatively forensic Science is now very important field. It has already acquired its importance in the country. There is always scope when it comes to working in Forensic State Labs, and Central Forensic Labs, IB, CBI, State and Centre Police, Banks, Other Cooperate Institutes, Mental Health Facilities, Consultants, Private Detectives, and, of course, Teaching. Geeta University offers B.Sc. Forensic and M.Sc. Forensic Science. Geeta University (GU), provides programme-based training and intermediate specialists in various areas of intelligence used in crime investigations and evidence analysis. Integrated Science and medical training, allows students to be exposed to the advanced technology needed in this modern profession. Highly experienced faculty excellent in terms of their educational background, research and teaching. By choosing to study forensic Science at GU, you will be choosing an exclusive, research-based and application-focused programme that will expose you to cutting edge technologies required in this thriving profession. With us, you will get: Optimal Training via Workshops & Interactions with Eminent Forensic Experts Globally Comparable, Industry Oriented Curriculum Mandatory Dissertation Project in the last semester Flexibility to choose elective for specialisation in the final semester Well-equipped laboratories with the latest instruments.

preeti gogna · Answer

Hi Venkatesh, You need to have 60 percent aggregate marks in class 12 with either medical or non medical or equivalent. 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. It aims to make the student understand and apply the basic concepts of forensic Biology Chemistry and toxicology in forensic sciences. Make adept to perform procedures as per laboratory standards in the area of forensic toxicology, fingerprint examination and DNA analysis to propose solutions for criminal offence investigation. Enable the student to apply the fundamentals of basic sciences, fingerprint, questioned document examination and DNA fingerprinting technique. Impart basic understanding of criminal law and legal procedures to investigate the criminal offences The programme gives a detailed knowledge of forensic Chemistry Forensic Toxicology, Forensic Anthropology, Ballistics, Explosives, Forensic Biology Serology, DNA, Fingerprinting and Questioned Documents, Cyber 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. Having a degree in forensic one is eligible to apply for the job of lectureship, job in armed forces and central investigative agencies, hospitals and pathology labs. Forensic engineers as Legal counsellors. Forensic expert. Forensic scientist. Crime scene investigator. Teacher/Professor. Crime reporter. Forensic engineer Industry certifications, MOOCs, Hackathons / Co-curricular Competitive events, Workshops, Guest lectures, Educational Trips, Live projects, Incubation projects, Community projects, projects with NGOs etc. Are an integral part of the curriculum. Curriculum is well-equipped with courses as per recruitment demands of government and private sectors. Also, the programme fosters research and higher degrees. Laboratory courses in every semester are offered to develop practical skills in students.

Sameeksha kapoor · Answer

Dear Vekatesh, 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. The eligibility for B.Sc. Forensic Science is Pass with 60% aggregate marks in 10+2 (with English, Physics, Chemistry and Maths or Biology or Biotechnology) or equivalent. 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.

Vibha Gupta · Answer

Forensic Science 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 programme not only emphasizes on in-depth learning but also on thorough lab training including dissertations/ projects under competent guides. Various career opportunities are Research posts in several government. Institute And Private companies, Teaching posts in Colleges, Research fellowships in India and abroad, Jobs in forensic Science labs. In the situation of Covid-19, Lovely Professional University has relaxed their eligibility norms. The eligibility criteria of this programme is Pass with 60% aggregate marks in 10+2 (with English, Physics, Chemistry and Maths or Biology or Biotechnology) or equivalent. Admissions are going on, to grab the opportunity apply without any delay. Hope this information helps.

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