Diploma in Forensic Science and Criminal Law

Department of Zoology and Forensic Science

Admissions for the 2020-21 batch are now open. 

The Program

The course has been formulated with the aim, to provide an introduction and orientation to the functioning of the Indian Criminal Justice delivery system, and the role forensic science plays in this process. With the use of case studies, mock crime scenes and various practicals, it gives the students the opportunity to hone the basic skills necessary for investigation.

This course is apt for all interested professionals from the fields of Police, Security, Legal Management, Media, Sociology as well as any citizen or student keen to learn more about forensic science and the law.

Course Content

• Foundations of Criminal Law, Crime Scenes & Crime Scene Processing
• Investigation Procedures – Crime Scene to Courtroom
• Forensic Biology and Immunology
• Medico-legal Investigations
• Document Analysis   
• Cyber Forensics
• Media and the Law
• End of year project & Moot Court
• Practicals

Eligibility Criteria

Minimum HSC certificate or equivalent with a 60% grade (Pre-requisite: Arts (Psychology), Science or Law)

Selection Method: Merit based & Interview

Duration and Timings

One Academic year (July to April)

Timings: 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday

Fees

Course Fees:-Rs. 27,000/- (by DD) + Processing Charges:- Rs. 500/- (by cash)

(Demand Draft: The Bombay St. Xavier’s College Society)

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