B.Sc Forensic Science

LPU received the highest NAAC grade A++ with a score of 3.68 on a 4 point scale.Applicants for the B.Sc. in Forensic Science at Lovely Professional University (LPU) must have completed 12th grade with a focus on either Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics (PCM) or Biology or Biotechnology, and achieved a minimum of 60 percent marks from a recognized board. The program offers comprehensive theoretical and practical training in criminalistics, including laboratory skills in forensic molecular biology, forensic chemistry, and toxicology. LPU is renowned for its innovative teaching methods and practical industrial training, which encompasses class participation, design problems, term papers, assignments, live demonstrations, and AV aids. Educate students in conducting procedures in forensic toxicology, fingerprint examination, and DNA analysis for criminal offense investigations, while also providing instruction in basic sciences, fingerprint and questioned document examination, and DNA fingerprinting technique. Additionally, provide a basic understanding of criminal law and legal procedures for investigating criminal offenses.

BSc Forensic Science deals with the investigation and solution of crimes. Students can investigate a demo crime scene using instrumentation techniques, DNA profiling, document examination etc.On the other hand, BTech Biotechnology focuses on biological processes in a technical way to manufacture a quality product. So, both courses have different perspectives but biology is the common factor of the two courses.Parameter BSc Forensic ScienceB.Tech BiotechnologyOverviewIt deals with investigation and crime science It focuses on the Biotechnical process of food Duration 3 years4 yearsExam Type Semester SemesterAverage Fee INR 30,000 - 2,50,000INR 1.2 LPA - 10.5 LPA Specialisation Forensic Serology, Forensic Chemistry, Forensic Toxicology, Forensic Ballistics etc Environmental Biotechnology, Bioinformatics, Food Biotechnology, Industrial Biotechnology, Plant Biotechnology etc Eligibility 12th pass students in Science subjects and 3 years Polytechnic diploma students can apply 12th pass or equivalent degree from a recognized board in science stream is necessary Admission Process Merit based/ Entrance based Entrance based Top Colleges University of Delhi, Amity University, All India Institute of Medical Science, Armed Forces Medical College etc.IIT Kharagpur, IIT Roorkee, IIT Delhi, IIT Mumbai etc Job RolesForensic Scientist, Chief Information Officer, Laboratory Assistant, Forensic Auditor etc Marketing Manager, Research Analyst, Production in Charge, Quality Control Officer etc Dissertation Yes Yes Average Salary INR 3 lacs - 5 lacs INR 2 lakhs - 8 lakhs Note: The information is sourced from external sites and may vary.