M.Sc. Forensic Science

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M.Sc. Forensic Science is a two-year program spread into four semesters. The focus of M.Sc. Forensic Science is to impart conceptual, technical and interpretation skills to identify and analyze evidence and derive a conclusion with the help of scientific knowledge. The curriculum of forensic science is a blend of theory and Practical courses with pertaining to biological science, chemical science, physical science, basic and applied analytical techniques, crime laws & ballistics. The aim of this course is also to encourage students to explore, examine, and develop their specific research interests in forensic science to speed up criminal investigation.

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Masters in Forensic Science are professional experts which are required in both government and private organizations for assisting and conducting forensic analysis. The field of forensic science provides fascinating career prospects and after pursuing a master’s degree in forensic science major job opportunities are available in Intelligence Bureau (IB), Government Forensic Sciences Labs, Hospitals and Diagnostic Laboratories, Private Detective Agencies, Academic Institutes and Research Laboratories, Law Firms, Quality Control Bureau, Forensic Ballistics and DNA expert along with forensic toxicologist.

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Eligibility & Fee Details

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M.Sc. Forensic Science

Uttarakhand Quota (Amount of fee details in INR)

Semester Heads (Graduation Aggreate%)
>=90.01
(1st Category)
(Graduation Aggreate%)
>=80.01 and <=90
(2nd Category)
(Graduation Aggreate%)
>=70.01 and <=80
(3rd Category)
(Graduation Aggreate%)
<=70
(4th Category)
1st Semester Academic Fee 50,024 50,024 50,024 50,024
Merit Scholarship 15,007 10,005 5,002 --
Net Academic Fee 35,017 40,019 45,022 50,024
2nd Semester Academic Fee 50,024 50,024 50,024 50,024
Merit Scholarship 15,007 10,005 5,002 --
Net Academic Fee 35,017 40,019 45,022 50,024
Total Fee year wise inclusive of other charges (1st Category) 1,01,334 (2nd Category) 1,11,338 (3rd Category) 1,21,344 (4th Category) 1,31,348

All India Quota (Amount of fee details in INR)

Semester Heads (Graduation Aggreate%)
>=90.01
(1st Category)
(Graduation Aggreate%)
>=80.01 and <=90
(2nd Category)
(Graduation Aggreate%)
>=70.01 and <=80
(3rd Category)
(Graduation Aggreate%)
<=70
(4th Category)
1st Semester Academic Fee 67,600 67,600 67,600 67,600
Students Diversity Scholarship 7,600 7,600 7,600 7,600
Merit Scholarship 18,000 12,000 6,000 -
Net Academic Fee 42,000 48,000 54,000 60,000
2nd Semester Academic Fee 67,600 67,600 67,600 67,600
Students Diversity Scholarship 7,600 7,600 7,600 7,600
Merit Scholarship 18,000 12,000 6,000 -
Net Academic Fee 42,000 48,000 54,000 60,000
Total Fee year wise inclusive of other charges (1st Category) 1,15,300 (2nd Category) 1,27,300 (3rd Category) 1,39,300 (4th Category) 1,51,300

Uttarakhand Quota (Amount of fee details in INR)

Semester Heads (Diploma Aggregate%)
>=90.01
(1st Category)
(Diploma Aggregate%)
>=80.01 and <=90
(2nd Category)
(Diploma Aggregate%)
>=70.01 and <=80
(3rd Category)
(Diploma Aggregate%)
<=70
(4th Category)
3rd Semester Academic Fee 68,080 68,080 68,080 68,080
Scholarship 20,424 13,616 6,808 --
Net Academic Fee 47,656 54,464 61,272 68,080
4th Semester Academic Fee 68,080 68,080 68,080 68,080
Scholarship 20,424 13,616 6,808 --
Net Academic Fee 47,656 54,464 61,272 68,080
Total Fee year wise inclusive of other charges (1st Category) 1,22,612 (2nd Category) 1,36,228 (3rd Category) 1,49,844 (4th Category) 1,63,460

All India Quota (Amount of fee details in INR)

Semester Heads (Diploma Aggregate%)
>=90.01
(1st Category)
(Diploma Aggregate%)
>=80.01 and <=90
(2nd Category)
(Diploma Aggregate%)
>=70.01 and <=80
(3rd Category)
(Diploma Aggregate%)
<=70
(4th Category)
3rd Semester Academic Fee 92,000 92,000 92,000 92,000
Scholarship 16,500 16,500 16,500 16,500
Merit Scholarship 22,650 15,100 7,500 -
Net Academic Fee 52,850 60,400 67,950 100,000
4th Semester Academic Fee 92,000 92,000 92,000 92,000
Scholarship 16,500 16,500 16,500 16,500
Merit Scholarship 22,650 15,100 7,500 -
Net Academic Fee 52,850 60,400 67,950 100,000
Total Fee year wise inclusive of other charges (1st Category) 1,33,000 (2nd Category) 1,48,100 (3rd Category) 1,63,200 (4th Category) 1,78,300

One Time Payable Charges in 1st Semester (INR)

Admission Fee Enrolment Fee Caution Money
(Refundable after completion of programme)
6,000 2,000 2,000

Other Charges Per Semester (INR)

Examination Fee Library Fee Student Welfare Fee Online Student Information Fee Lab Charges Total
4,600 800 750 1,500 3,000 10,650

Optional Fee (INR)

Hostel & Mess Fee Single Bed Double Bed Triple Bed with Attached Bathroom (Only for Boys) Triple Bed Four Bed
Rent and other Fee per Academic Year 85,000 55,000 65,000 47,000 42,000
Mess Fee per Academic Year 40,500 40,500 40,500 40,500 40,500
Laundry Fee per Academic Year 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500
Hostel Security Fee (Refundable after completion of the session) 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000
Total Amount 1,30,000 1,00,000 1,10,000 92,000 87,000

Optional Fee (INR)

Transportation Fee for Doiwala/Nepali Farm/Rishikesh/Poanta Sahib Routes per Academic Year 24,000
Transportation Fee for Other Routes per Academic Year 18,000

Eligibility

  • Bachelor's degree in any branch of Science/Medicine/Pharmacy/Dentistry or bachelor degree in Engineering or equivalent.
  • Minimum 50% aggregate marks for general and 45% aggregate marks in case of SC/ST category.

Note:

  • Only one choice of scholarship will be allowed to the candidate from the following:
    • 5% scholarship on Net Academic Fee (after merit scholarship) to Girl Candidate for complete programme.
    • 5% scholarship on Net Academic Fee (after merit scholarship) to ward of Defence Personnel for complete programme.
    • 10% scholarship on Net Academic Fee (after merit scholarship) to Alumni of Uttaranchal University (only in 1st year).
    • 10% scholarship on Net Academic Fee (after merit scholarship) to Sibling of Uttaranchal University (only in 1st year).
  • If any student deposits his/her complete yearly Fee, in that case additional scholarship of 5% on Net Academic Fee (after merit scholarship)will be provided for 1st year only.
  • The Net Academic Fee for the programme will increase by 5% per annum from 2nd year onwards. It will be applicable to both All India and State Quota students.

Admission Procedure:

Programme Structure

Under Choice Based Credit System (CBCS)

Sr. No. Course Code Course Name Credits
1. TMFS-501 Fundamentals of Fingerprint Examination 4
2. TMFS-502 Biological evidences and forensic chemistry 3
3. TMFS-503 Elementary Forensic Science 4
4. TMFS-504 Investigative Agencies and Criminal Law 4
5. TMFS-505 General Forensic Tools and Techniques 4
6. PMFS-501 Fingerprint Examination-Lab 1
7. PMFS-502 Biological evidence and Forensic chemistry Lab 1
Total credit Sem. I 21

Sr. No. Course Code Course Name Credits
1. TMFS-551 Crime Scene Investigation 3
2. TMFS-552 Fundamentals of Questioned Document Examination 3
3. TMFS-553 Elective I 3
4. TMFS-554 Forensic psychology 3
5. TMFS-555 Advance Statistics Tools 3
6. PMFS-551 Crime Scene investigation- Lab 1
7. PMFS-552 Forensic Ballistics-Lab 1
8. PMFS-553 Questioned Document Examination-Lab 1
9. PMFS-554 Forensic psychology Lab 1
10. PMFS-555 Community service project / Minor project I 1
Total credit Sem. I 20

Sr. No. Course Code Course Name Credits
1. TMFS-601 Advanced Forensic Toxicology and Pharmacology 3
2. TMFS-602 Forensic Genetics and Advanced DNA Forensics 3
3. TMFS-603 Advanced Forensic Physics and Photography 3
4. TMFS-604 Advanced Computer and Cyber Forensics 3
5. TMFS-605 Elective Paper 3
6. PMFS-601 Forensic Toxicology and Pharmacology-Lab 1
7. PMFS-602 Forensic Genetics and Advanced DNA Forensics-Lab 1
8. PMFS-603 Forensic Physics and Photography-Lab 1
9. PMFS-604 Advanced Computer and Cyber Forensics Lab 1
10. PMFS-605 Minor project II/ Internship 2
Total credit Sem. III 21

Sr. No. Course Code Course Name Credits
1. TMFS-651 Open elective / SWAYM/ NPTEL / MOOC 3
2. PMFS-651 Project work/ Fieldwork /Dissertation 15
Total credit Sem. IV 18
Total credit Sem. I-IV 80

Sr. No. Course Code Course Name
1. TMFS-605 (I) Bioinformatic & proteomics
2. TMFS-605 (II) Forensic Anthropology
3. TMFS-605 (III) Forensic Microbiology

Sr. No. Course Code Course Name
1. TMFS-651 (I) Intellectual property rights
2. TMFS-651 (II) Total quality management
3. TMFS-651 (III) Research methodology & ethics

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