Online Certificate Program in Forensic Science

Department of Zoology and Forensic Science

Admissions for Oct 2020 to Feb 2021 batch are now open.

The Program

The online program has a primary objective to make quality forensic education easily accessible by:

• Facilitating distance learning for students interested in forensic science, living in different parts of India, with limited funds and/or access to good college-level forensic programs

• Providing students interested in careers in forensic science a basic understanding of crime scene related to a forensic science practice, while they are studying other subjects at the graduate/post-graduate level

• Familiarising law enforcement professionals and law students with a basic understanding of forensic sciences, while allowing them the flexibility of a non-classroom teaching mode

Course Content

• An Introduction to Forensic Science
• Ethics and Research Methods
• Understanding the Indian Police and Legal System
• Crime Scene Processing & Investigation Techniques
• Questioned Document Examination
• Forensic Ballistics
• Biological Evidence - Types, Handling & Analysis
• Forensic Toxicology - Drugs & Alcohol
• Forensic Medicine: An Aid to Criminal Investigation
• Emerging Trends in Forensic Science

Eligibility Criteria

Minimum HSC certificate or equivalent

Duration

October 2020 - February 2021

Fees

Course Fees: Rs. 15,000/-

Processing Charges: - Rs. 500/- (by cash for domestic students)

    - Rs. 1000/- (by cash for international students)

(Online Payment options also available)

Contact for queries

• Program Co-ordinator - Dr. Pushpa Sinkar ( This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. , 022-22620662 ext. 355)
• Faculty - Ms. Alethea Vaz ( This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. )

Faculty Members

• Faculty - Ms. Riva Pocha ( This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. )
• Faculty - Ms. Sejal Gupta (  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. )

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