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Ph.D in Forensic Science

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Introduction

The Ph.D. in Forensic Science programme at Pannadhay University is designed to cultivate advanced research skills and deep subject expertise in Forensic Science. Students engage with contemporary forensic techniques, criminal investigation methodologies, analytical sciences, advanced research methodologies, and interdisciplinary perspectives to contribute original knowledge to the fields of forensic investigation, criminal justice, and scientific evidence analysis. The programme prepares scholars for leadership roles in academia, research institutions, forensic science laboratories, law enforcement agencies, government organizations, healthcare institutions, legal and judicial systems, and policy-making bodies.

Under the guidance of experienced faculty mentors, doctoral candidates undertake rigorous coursework, independent research, and thesis preparation in the field of Forensic Science. The Faculty of Science at Pannadhay University provides a dynamic learning environment with modern forensic laboratories, advanced analytical instruments, crime scene simulation facilities, libraries, digital resources, and comprehensive research support to foster innovation in forensic investigation and scientific evidence analysis. Graduates emerge with strong analytical, scientific research, laboratory, problem-solving, critical thinking, and research communication skills that are highly valued in academia, forensic science laboratories, research institutions, law enforcement agencies, government organizations, healthcare institutions, and the criminal justice sector.

Subject Offered :

Forensic Biology
Forensic Chemistry
Forensic Toxicology
Forensic Genetics and DNA Profiling
Molecular Forensics
Digital Forensics and Cyber Crime Investigation
Cyber Security and Digital Evidence Analysis
Crime Scene Investigation and Reconstruction
Fingerprint Science and Biometrics
Forensic Ballistics
Questioned Document Examination
Handwriting and Signature Analysis
Forensic Anthropology
Forensic Odontology
Forensic Entomology
Forensic Psychology and Criminal Behaviour Analysis
Forensic Medicine and Pathology
Trace Evidence Analysis
Explosive and Narcotic Analysis
Environmental Forensics
Wildlife Forensics
Forensic Biotechnology
Nanotechnology in Forensic Science
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in Forensic Investigation
Biometric Identification Systems
Forensic Instrumentation and Analytical Techniques
Chemical and Biological Evidence Analysis
Bloodstain Pattern Analysis
Disaster Victim Identification (DVI)

Department	Faculty of Science
Type	Regular
Duration of the Course	3-5 Years
Eligibility	Master's Degree with minimum 55% marks (50% for SC/ST/OBC/PwD)
Seat Alloted
Medium of Instruction	Hindi & English
Examination	Entrance Test + Interview
Syllabus	University prescribed Ph.D. syllabus in Education
Scholarship	As per university norms rules
Fees	1,15,000 per year

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