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I WANT FULL DETAILS OF UG,B.SC.FORENSIC SCIENCE &CRIMINOLOGY


N SRUJAN KARTHIK 22nd Nov, 2024
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Samprikta Mondal 22nd Nov, 2024

https://www.careers360.com/courses/bsc-in-forensic-science B.Sc. in Forensic Science & Criminology is a three-year undergraduate degree that helps equip the student with knowledge and skills necessary for analyzing evidence and having knowledge about criminal behavior. It's an interdisciplinary program, merging the scientific approach of forensic science with the social sciences aspect of criminology.

Course Structure:

The course structure usually involves lectures, laboratory work, and sometimes seminars and even internships.
The Forensic Science components include:
Forensic Biology (DNA analysis)
Forensic Chemistry (drug & material identification)
Toxicology (analysis of poisons & toxins)
Fingerprint analysis
Crime scene investigation
Forensic ballistics (firearms & ammunition)
Modules on Criminology cover topics such as:
Theories of criminal behavior
Victimology (study of victims)
Criminal justice system
Penology (study of punishment)
Social factors that influence crime
Eligibility:
Most institutes want Class 12 (or equivalent) in the Science stream with a minimum score (most universities prefer around 50%) in subjects like Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and sometimes Mathematics.
Some institutions may require entrance exams for admissions. The exam may be an institution-specific exam or even a national-level exam, like CUET, Common University Entrance Test .
Career Scope:

Students can have their career in any of the following areas.
Forensic Scientist (in laboratory investigation of evidence)
Crime Scene Investigator (collection of evidence at crime scenes)
Forensic Psychologist (understanding criminal behavior)
Ballistics Expert (analysis of firearms & ammunition)
Digital Forensics Analyst (investigation in digital crimes)
Additional points

The fee of course can be varied depending upon the college, that is, anywhere from a few thousand rupees per year to several lakhs.
Many universities offer an integrated B.Sc. - M.Sc. course in Forensic Science & Criminology, which means one can do M.Sc. after B.Sc.
International internships are very essential in getting hands-on experience related to the job.

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