Discipline	Science
Program Level	Post Graduate (PG)
Qualification	Master of Science (M.Sc)
Total Seats
Program Duration(in Months)	24
Classroom Hours
Examination/Course Pattern	semester
Program Description	Over the decades, conventional forensic science has contributed greatly to society by creating human resource having an inclusive exposure of physical, chemical, biological, and allied sciences. In the present world, where skilled manpower in the specialized domain of every branch of science is inevitable, forensic science is not an exception. It is thus imperative to create specialized pool of talents in different branches of forensic science including biology and biotechnology. Biotechnology, a highly interdisciplinary branch of biological science has revolutionized the world with its extraordinary potential. Witnessing the recent advancements in Cellular and Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Immunology, and their potential to help in criminal investigations, it is the need of the hour to produce forensic experts having adequate skills in modern biotechnological techniques to support criminal justice delivery system by analyzing the biological evidence, imparting training and promoting contemporary research. The application of biotechnological tools and techniques has also revolutionized the forensic investigation by analyzing the bodily substances as evidence. Ranging from a serological test to DNA profiling, the application of modern biology and biotechnology has changed the scenario of criminal investigation owing to its robustness and precision.
Admission & entry requirements	Candidates with bachelor’s degree in Zoology, Botany, Chemistry, Life Science, Environment Science, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Genetics, Forensic Science, Agricultural Science, Medicine, Pharmacy, any other discipline of Biological Sciences or B.Tech. Biotechnology with minimum 55 % (50 % in case of SC / ST Candidates) marks or equivalent from recognized university.