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Department of Forensic Science / B.Sc. Forensic Science & Criminology
This double major undergraduate programme is a unique interdisciplinary blend of Forensic Science and Criminology designed to provide scientific, analytical and investigative skills required in modern criminal justice systems.
The course integrates a strong foundation in essential forensic disciplines including forensic biology, chemistry, toxicology, serology, and crime scene science, while placing significant emphasis on the criminological study of crime causation, typologies of offenders, victimology, and the functioning of the criminal justice system. 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.
Integration of physical crime evidence analysis with criminological theories of crime causation and offender profiling.
Deep study of penology, police administration, correctional institutions, juvenile justice, and forensic sociology.
Four-year honours degree with specialized advanced casework, mock courtroom trials, and research dissertations.
Graduates are equipped with scientific acumen, analytical competence, and practical expertise required across leading industries and research laboratories.
A structured academic pathway designed for high-impact professional careers and advanced research excellence.
Programme: B.Sc. Forensic Science & Criminology (Dual Major)
Duration: 3 Years (Degree) / 4 Years (Honours under NEP 2020)
Mode: Full-Time Undergraduate Programme
Academic Focus: Forensic evidence analysis, crime scene science, criminological theory, offender profiling and criminal law
Department: Department of Forensic Science
School: School of Biological & Forensic Sciences
Review the mandatory academic qualifications and minimum score criteria required for admission.
Candidates who have completed Higher Secondary (10+2 / PUC) or Equivalent with an aggregate of 40% or an equivalent CGPA and have studied Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and/or Biology are eligible.
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Find Programmes by InterestUpon successful completion of the B.Sc. Forensic Science & Criminology programme, graduates demonstrate comprehensive mastery in the following core academic competencies:
Master physical evidence recognition, crime scene sketching, photography, chain of custody, and forensic documentation.
Analyze serological fluids, chemical poisons, questioned documents, fingerprints, and ballistic trajectories.
Evaluate theories of crime causation, psychological profiling, deviant behavior, and social control mechanisms.
Analyze the criminal justice system, victim rehabilitation, correctional administration, and juvenile delinquency.
Investigate cybercrimes, extract electronic evidence, and analyze digital evidence under legal cyber law frameworks.
Prepare expert witness testimony, understand Indian Evidence Act and CrPC provisions, and write scientific case reports.
This double major undergraduate programme is a unique interdisciplinary blend of Forensic Science and Criminology designed to provide scientific, analytical and investigative skills required in modern criminal justice systems.
The Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) – Forensic Science & Criminology (Dual Major) at Kristu Jayanti University combines academic rigor with extensive hands-on laboratory training, interdisciplinary research dissertations, and industry internships.
Choosing this programme enables students to:
With state-of-the-art laboratory infrastructure, esteemed faculty mentorship, and active industry collaborations, graduates are empowered for leadership across research institutions, corporate enterprises, and global academic environments.