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MSc Forensic Science | Allied Healthcare Sciences

Master of Science in Forensic Science

A postgraduate degree for graduates who want to work as forensic scientists and scientific officers, with advanced laboratory work and hands-on experience arranged through Apollo Healthcare Academy.

2-Year Programme Bachelor's Degree in Science Advanced Lab & Instrumentation Research Dissertation Partner University Degree

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2 Years Programme Duration

4 Semesters

1 Research Dissertation

5 Career Roles Covered

What is MSc Forensic Science?

The MSc takes the basics of a bachelor's degree and turns them into expert practice. You learn to run instruments such as chromatography and spectroscopy systems, interpret DNA and toxicology results, examine documents and digital devices, and defend your findings as an expert witness. The degree matters for careers because many government forensic laboratories ask for a master's degree for scientific officer posts. For example, a Delhi forensic laboratory notice for Junior Scientific Officer (Documents) lists a master's in Physics, Chemistry or Forensic Science. Always read the current notice for its own rules.

Choose a partner university tied up with Apollo Healthcare Academy (see our partner universities), train at a nearby Apollo or partner hospital, and get hands-on experience, career guidance and job and placement support from AHA. Your partner university awards the degree.

WHY MSC FORENSIC SCIENCE

Programme Highlights

Here is what makes the M.Sc. Forensic Science with Apollo Healthcare Academy a strong step towards a career as a forensic scientist:

Advanced Instrument Training

Advanced instrument training in chemistry, biology and digital forensics.

Specialisation Options

Options such as forensic toxicology, forensic biotechnology, cyber forensics and questioned documents, depending on the university.

Dissertation Project

A dissertation project that gives you a case-style piece of work to show employers.

Courtroom Training

Training in courtroom conduct and expert testimony.

ABOUT THE PROGRAMME

Programme Objective

The programme prepares graduates to handle casework independently. A graduate of the M.Sc. Forensic Science programme should be able to:

Plan the tests needed for a case.

Run and validate the tests.

Interpret the results.

Present findings clearly in a report and, when required, in court.

CORE CURRICULUM

MSC FORENSIC SCIENCE SYLLABUS & SUBJECTS

The list below shows the usual structure of a two-year MSc forensic science programme. The partner university sets the final scheme.

Semester I

Principles of Forensic Science Forensic Chemistry Forensic Biology Analytical Techniques Legal Procedures

Semester II

Forensic Toxicology DNA Profiling and Serology Instrumental Methods Fingerprint and Impression Evidence Research Methods

Semester III

Digital and Cyber Forensics Questioned Documents Ballistics and Explosives Forensic Medicine Elective Paper

Semester IV

Dissertation Laboratory or Internship Training Viva Voce

ADMISSION INFORMATION

MSc Forensic Science Admission, Eligibility & Fees

Everything you need to know about eligibility, how to apply and fees for the Master of Science in Forensic Science programme, 2027 admissions.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

Bachelor's degree in a science subject such as Forensic Science, Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Biotechnology or Microbiology from a recognised university, usually with 50% marks.
Science graduates with the subject mix the university lists can apply. Check the partner university's rule on your bachelor's subjects.
Duration is 2 years, four semesters.

ENTRANCE TEST

Some universities also hold an entrance test.

TUITION FEE

SHARED AT COUNSELLING

2027 BATCH

Fees are shared by the admissions team at counselling. Please confirm the current fee with the institution once before you decide.

HOW TO APPLY

Talk to the Apollo Healthcare admissions team.
Pick a partner university from our list.
Upload your degree marks sheet.
Complete counselling and the document check.

CAREER OUTLOOK

Build a Rewarding Career in Forensic Science

Graduates are recruited by laboratories, investigation agencies and private firms that need people who can analyse evidence and present findings.

where graduates are recruited

State and central forensic science laboratories.
Police and investigation agencies, and private forensic and testing laboratories.
Hospitals' toxicology units, cyber-security firms and law firms.

teaching, research and notices

Those who want a lectureship or a PhD usually add the national eligibility test.
Posts are filled through public notices that set their own age, qualification and experience rules, so check each notice before you plan.

Continue your education

PhD

Lectureship (usually with the national eligibility test)

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Jobs and Career Options after MSc Forensic Science

Graduates can work as scientific officers, toxicologists, DNA analysts, cyber forensic experts and document examiners.

ROLE	WHAT YOU DO
Scientific officer or assistant	Analyse evidence in a government forensic laboratory
Forensic toxicologist	Test samples for drugs, poisons and alcohol
DNA analyst	Run and interpret DNA profiles
Cyber forensic expert	Recover and analyse digital evidence
Questioned document examiner	Examine handwriting, signatures and altered papers

STEP 1

Junior Scientist

STEP 2

Scientific Officer

STEP 3

Senior Scientist

STEP 4

Laboratory Director
or Expert Consultant

FAQ

M.Sc. Forensic Science FAQs

Everything you need to know about the M.Sc. Forensic Science programme: eligibility, duration, careers and what Apollo Healthcare Academy provides.

Disclaimer:

The information on this page is for guidance. Eligibility, fees and course details follow the rules of the partner university and can change. Please confirm the current details with the institution before you apply.

Sources:

Delhi Forensic Science Laboratory: Junior Scientific Officer (Documents) qualification | Jain University: forensic science programme information

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