B.Sc Forensic Science | JIIT UG Program Details

B.Sc

Forensic Science

The science of crime investigation is evolving rapidly with the integration of advanced analytical techniques, digital technologies, and modern scientific methods. As law enforcement agencies, forensic laboratories, cybersecurity organizations, and investigative bodies increasingly rely on scientific evidence, the demand for skilled forensic professionals continues to grow across India and globally.

The Department of Chemistry at JIIT, Noida, offers a multidisciplinary B.Sc. (Hons.) Forensic Science programme designed to provide students with a strong foundation in chemistry, biology, physics, computer science, and law. The programme combines scientific knowledge with practical training in crime scene investigation, fingerprint analysis, forensic biology, toxicology, cyber forensics, questioned document examination, forensic photography, ballistics, and evidence analysis.

Aligned with the principles of NEP 2020, the programme offers flexible academic pathways. Students may exit after three years with a B.Sc. in Forensic Science or complete the fourth year to earn a B.Sc. (Hons.) Forensic Science with Research. The curriculum emphasizes experiential learning through laboratory training, case-based investigations, analytical instrumentation, workshops, field exposure, internships, and research projects.

Supported by modern laboratories and advanced analytical facilities, students gain hands-on experience with contemporary scientific techniques used in forensic investigations. The programme develops critical thinking, problem-solving, scientific reasoning, and investigative skills required to analyze evidence and support the justice system through objective scientific inquiry.Graduates are well-prepared for careers in forensic science laboratories, law enforcement and investigative agencies, cyber forensic organizations, analytical and testing laboratories, private forensic consulting firms, and research institutions, as well as for higher studies in forensic science and allied disciplines.

Curriculum Structure

B.Sc. (Hons.) Forensic Science — Semester-wise curriculum as per the current course structure.

First Semester

S. No.	Course Code	Course Title	L	P	Total	Credits
1	25B21CH111	Introduction to Forensic Science	3	0	3	3
2	26B51CS123	Programming Fundamentals for Forensic Science	3	0	3	3
3	25B21BT111	Biology-I: Introduction to Life Sciences	3	0	3	3
4	23B21PH111	Physics-I: Optics and Electromagnetism	3	0	3	3
5	25B21CH112	Chemistry-I: Fundamentals of Chemistry	3	0	3	3
6	22B28HS111	English	1	2	3	2
7	25B25CH111	Forensic Science Lab	0	2	2	1
8	26B55CS123	Programming Fundamentals Lab for Forensic Science	0	2	2	1
9	26B25PH111	Physics Lab-I	0	2	2	1
10	25B25CH112	Chemistry Lab	0	2	2	1
		TOTAL	16	10	26	21

Second Semester

S. No.	Course Code	Course Title	L	P	Total	Credits
1	25B25CH212	Forensic Photography	0	4	4	2
2	25B25CH312	Evidence Collection Workshop	0	2	2	1
3	25B21CH116	Questioned Document Analysis	3	0	3	3
4	25B21HS111	Forensic Psychology	3	0	3	3
5	25B21CH117	Crime Scene Investigation	3	0	3	3
6	25B25CH113	Crime Scene Investigation Lab	0	2	2	1
7	25B21CH113	Introduction to Biometry	3	0	3	3
8	25B21CH112	Crime and Society	3	0	3	3
		TOTAL	15	8	23	19

Third Semester

S. No.	Course Code	Course Title	L	P	Total	Credits
1	25B51CI231	Digital and Cyber Forensics	3	0	3	3
2	25B55CI231	Digital Forensics Lab	0	2	2	1
3	25B21CH211	Chemistry-II: Analytical Techniques	3	0	3	3
4	25B25CH211	Analytical Techniques Lab	0	2	2	1
5	25B21BT211	Biology-II: Forensic Biology and Serology	3	0	3	3
6	25B25BT212	Forensic Biology and Serology Lab	0	2	2	1
7	25B21CH118	Criminal Law and Criminology	3	0	3	3
8	25B21CH115	Fingerprint Investigation	3	0	3	3
9	25B25CH112	Fingerprint Investigation Lab	0	2	2	1
		TOTAL	15	8	23	19

Fourth Semester

S. No.	Course Code	Course Title	L	P	Total	Credits
1	25B21CH212	Forensic Anthropology	3	0	3	3
2	25B25CH213	Forensic Anthropology Lab	0	2	2	1
3	25B21BT213	Forensic Medicine and Toxicology	3	0	3	3
4	25B25BT213	Forensic Toxicology Lab	0	2	2	1
5	25B51CI241	Cyber Laws	3	0	3	3
6	25B21PH212	Voice Forensics	2	0	2	2
7	25B21CH213	Financial Forensic	3	0	3	3
8	25B25CH214	Financial Forensic Lab	0	2	2	1
9	25B21PH211	Physics-II: Ballistic and Explosives	3	0	3	3
10	25B25CH212	Ballistic and Explosives Lab	0	2	2	1
		TOTAL	20	8	28	21

Fifth Semester

S. No.	Course Code	Course Title	L	P	Total	Credits
1	25B21CH311	Forensic Thanatology	3	0	3	3
2	25B25CH311	Forensic Thanatology Workshop	0	2	2	1
3	25B21CH312	Chain of Custody	3	0	3	3
4	25B21CH214	Information Security, Audit and Compliances	3	0	3	3
5	25B21CH314	Chemistry-III: Advanced Analytical Techniques	3	0	3	3
6	—	Physics-III: Forensic Physics	3	0	3	3
7	—	Biology-III: Forensic Genomics and Molecular Forensics	3	0	3	3
8	XXXXXXXX	Elective - 1	3	0	3	3
		TOTAL	21	2	23	22

Sixth Semester

S. No.	Course Code	Course Title	L	P	Total	Credits
1	25B27CH311	Dissertation	0	24	24	12
2	25B21CH313	Forensic QA & Accreditation	3	0	3	3
3	XXXXXXX	Elective - 2	3/0	0/6	3/6	3
		TOTAL	6/3	24/30	30/33	18

B.Sc. (Hons.) Forensic Science (3-year Programme) — Total Credits: 120 (21 + 19 + 19 + 21 + 22 + 18).

Tentative List of Electives — 1

Group	Course Code	Course Title
Elective I	25B22CH311	Medicinal Chemistry of Drugs of Abuse
Elective I	25B22BT311	Wild Life Forensic
Elective I	25B22PH311	Applied Cryptography
Elective I	26BXXCIXXX	Data Science & Artificial Intelligence

Tentative List of Electives — 2

Group	Course Code	Course Title
Elective II	25B22PH312	Audio & Video Forensics
Elective II	25B25CH311	Drug Analysis Workshop
Elective II	25B22BT312	Immunology and Immunological Techniques
Elective II	26BXXCHXXX	Anti-dope Forensics

Semester VII (B.Sc. with Research — 4-year Programme)

S. No.	Course Code	Course Title	L	T	P	Total	Credits
1	25B21CH411	Research Methodology & Statistics	3	1	0	4	4
2	25B27CH411	Project Part I	0	0	32	32	16
		TOTAL	3	1	32	36	20

Semester VIII (B.Sc. with Research — 4-year Programme)

S. No.	Course Code	Course Title	L	T	P	Total	Credits
1	25B21CH412	Current Trends in Fingerprint Science	3	1	0	4	4
2	25B27CH412	Project Part II	0	0	24	32	16
		TOTAL	3	1	24	36	20

B.Sc. (Hons.) Forensic Science with Research (4-year Programme) — Total Credits: 160 (120 + 20 + 20).

Frequently Asked Question

What specialisation options are available in the programme?

The programme offers specialisation options in Cyber Forensics, Forensic Chemistry, and Forensic Biology, allowing focused study within specific forensic domains.

What areas of forensic science are covered?

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B.Sc In Forensic Science