MSc Forensic Science

Master of Science

Forensic Science


Eligibility

The qualification required to have MSc Forensic Science eligibility is a minimum of 50% marks in the respective bachelor’s degree or any Life Science Course in UG. Students pursuing their final year of a bachelor’s programme in BSc are also eligible to apply for an  MSc in Criminology and Forensic Science.

 

Overview

Forensic Science plays a significant role in the modern judicial system. The School of Sciences at JAIN (Deemed-to-be University) is one of the leading  MSc Forensic Science colleges in Bangalore. It offers a 2-year postgraduate degree in Forensic Science, which deals with applying scientific knowledge in investigating crime and studying human anatomy. Our MSc Forensic Science syllabus is designed to enable students to learn all aspects of forensic science, such as how clues can be collected from crime scenes and physical evidence, such as hair, blood, and fingerprints, taken to the laboratories to present them as evidence in court. Pursuing an MSc in Forensic Science programme will enable students to develop technical skills, scientific aptitude, and keen observational skills.

Course Highlights

  • A robust curriculum design and structure that ensures studying key elements of modern forensic science by students, including crime-scene processing, analytical techniques, laboratory skills, human anatomy and genetics.

  • Imparting of teaching by experienced faculty who bring professional or research expertise into their teaching.

  • Enabling students to gain hands-on experience with various biology and forensic science techniques in modern, well-equipped laboratories, making JAIN (Deemed-to-be University) one of the top choices among the several MSc Forensic Science colleges in Bangalore.

  • An interdisciplinary approach that interconnects the study of human biology with forensic analysis applications, providing students with a wide range of career options providing them with a vast MSc Forensic Science scope. 

 

Program code: 044
Course code : 4409
Course Commencement : Sep 2025

Study Campus

School of Sciences
#34, 1st Cross, J C Road
Bangalore – 560 027
P: +91 80 43430100


Admissions Office

JAIN Knowledge Campus
# 44/4, District Fund Road
Jayanagar 9th Block Campus
Bangalore - 5600 69
P : +91 73376 13222
P : +91 76763 86870

Curriculum Structure

  • General Forensic Science and Crime Scene
  • Management
  • Forensic Physics and Ballistics
  • Forensic Biology and Serology
  • Introduction to Psychology
  • Criminal Law and Minor Acts
  • Crime Scene Management Lab
  • Forensic Physics and Ballistics Lab
  • Forensic Biology and Serology Lab

  • Forensic Chemistry and Toxicology
  • Questioned Document Examination and Fingerprints
  • Forensic Computing and Cyber Crime
  • Instrumentation
  • Forensic Chemistry and Toxicology Lab
  • Questioned Document Examination and Fingerprints Lab
  • Forensic Computing and Cyber Crime Lab
  • Criminology and Victimology
  • Forensic Photography
  • Security and Vigilance

  • Research Methodology and Statistics
  • Design of the Project
  • Instrumentation in Questioned Document and Impression Analysis
  • Applied Forensic Chemistry
  • Instrumentation in Questioned Document and Impression Lab
  • Applied Forensic Chemistry Lab
  • Principles and Legal Aspects of Questioned Document and Impressions
  • DNA Profiling and Wildlife Forensics
  • Principles in Questioned Document and Impression Analysis Lab
  • DNA Profiling and Wildlife Forensics Lab
  • Business Entrepreneurship
  • Philosophy and Public Policy of Science
  • Forensic Psychology
  • Police Administration
  • Forensic Audio Video and Speaker Identification

  • Internship
  • Forensic Medicine and Entomology
  • Project / Dissertation
  • Fingerprint and Impression Analysis (QDE)
  • Forensic Anthropology and Odontology (FBT)
  • Handwriting and Signature Analysis (QDE)
  • Pharmacotoxicology and Drugs of Abuse (FBT)
  • Fingerprint and Impression Analysis Lab (QDE)
  • Forensic Anthropology and Odontology Lab (FBT)
  • Handwriting and Signature Analysis Lab (QDE)
  • Pharmacotoxicology and Drugs of Abuse Lab (FBT)

Career Enhancement Programs

The Career enhancement programmes offered at the School of Sciences, JAIN (Deemed-to-be University), are formulated according to current industry standards and reflect our commitment to building a unique workforce to meet the industry's challenges. This makes the institute one of the best MSc Forensic Science colleges in India.

Evaluation is based on the student's internal assessments, seminars, and reports.

To keep students at the forefront of employability, the career enhancement programme prepares them with the necessary soft skills, such as communication, presentation, public speaking, personality development, and interview techniques.

 

Career Outcomes

Some of the primary outcomes of pursuing a course in MSc in Forensic Science are: 

  • Opportunity to work in the government sector, particularly in various law enforcement agencies such as the police, the legal system, and the investigative services of the central government and state governments.

  • Opportunity to work in governmental organisations like the Intelligence Bureau (IB), the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), etc, where students passing out from  MSc Forensic Science colleges in India would be preferred. 

  • Teaching opportunities for students in renowned institutes with a programme in forensic science.

  • Scope for pursuing further education and research in the field of Forensic Sciences which is one of the most lucrative areas that come under the further job opportunities, an added element in advancing the scope of Forensic Science.