M.Sc Forensic Science at KMC

Manipal

Prepare for Professional Practice in Forensic Investigation and Crime Analysis

The M.Sc. (Forensic Science) is a two-year postgraduate offered at Kasturba Medical College (KMC), MAHE is a 2-year program conducted over four semesters. The program focuses on building strong foundational and applied knowledge in forensic science, preparing you to understand, analyse, and address crime scene–related issues.

Through structured academic learning and specialised training, the program equips you with the skills required for professional roles across forensic, investigative, and institutional settings.

Program Highlights

Strong Forensic Science Foundation: In our program, you develop comprehensive knowledge of forensic science principles and crime scene investigation.

Specialised Forensic Training: You receive focused exposure to cyber forensics, forensic medicine, analytical toxicology, and forensic psychology.

Applied Crime Scene Orientation: You learn to analyse and interpret forensic evidence relevant to real-world investigative scenarios.

Interdisciplinary Learning: Our program integrates medical, psychological, analytical, and digital aspects of forensic science.

Career‑Focused Preparation: You graduate prepared for roles across investigative agencies, forensic laboratories, legal environments, and institutional settings.

Lab Work

Gain exposure to applied forensic science concepts relevant to crime scene handling, forensic analysis, and evidence based‑ investigation across specialised forensic domains.

Teaching & Learning

Engage in academic and applied learning activities related to cyber forensics, forensic medicine, toxicology, and forensic psychology, strengthening analytical and investigative skills.

Specialised Competencies

Build professional readiness for forensic laboratories, investigative agencies, healthcare institutions, and related organisations through structured academic training.

Lab Work

Gain exposure to applied forensic science concepts relevant to crime scene handling, forensic analysis, and evidence based‑ investigation across specialised forensic domains.

Lab Work

Gain exposure to applied forensic science concepts relevant to crime scene handling, forensic analysis, and evidence based‑ investigation across specialised forensic domains.

Program Details

Outcomes
Careers

Upon the completion of this program, you can:

Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of forensic science principles

Understand and analyse crime scene–related issues using scientific approaches

Apply forensic concepts across medical, psychological, toxicological, and cyber domains

Support investigative and institutional processes through evidence based reasoning

Function effectively within multidisciplinary forensic and investigative environments

Department of Forensic Medicine

Department of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology integrates medicolegal services, forensic investigation, toxicology, clinical forensic practice, academic training, and research.

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Admissions Path

Apply Online

Submit Eligibility Documents

PI for shortlisted candidates

Merit list (based on exam marks & PI)

Provisional Admission Offer

Program Eligibility

You must have successfully completed B.Sc. with at least one subject in Biological Sciences, BAMS, BHMS, BPT, B.Pharm from a recognized university.

Curriculum and Fees

Year 1
Year 2

Curriculum details will be updated shortly

Program Duration

2 years

Total Program Fee

General:

INR 5,12,000

Total Program Fee

NRI/Foreign:

USD 8,100

Scholarships

Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) Manipal awards scholarship for its Under Graduate (UG) and Post Graduate (PG) students under the following categories

Degree / Marks/ Board

UG: 80% aggregate in 12th (as per admission criteria) PG: 70% aggregate in Undergraduate (UG)

Entrance Test

As applicable to the respective program

Scholarship on program fee

10% fee waiver

Scholarship on hostel fee

Not Applicable

Room type

Not Applicable

Monthly Stipend

Not Applicable

Continuation of Scholarship

The award of Fee Waiver for the subsequent years will be the same as given at the time of admission in the first year. Scholarship will be extended in the subsequent year only to those students who have cleared all subjects in the University Examinations of previous year before the due date for payment of annual program fee. Students who are promoted to next year with failures (F) / Incomplete (I) / Detention (DT) grades, will NOT be eligible for fee waiver for that academic year. Fee Waiver will be forfeited in the instances of irregularity in attendance, proven charges of indiscipline, bringing disrepute to the Department / Institution / University etc.

Withdrawal Policy

In case the candidate leaves the course before the course completion (for any reason), he / she MUST reimburse the total program fee (as per Prospectus 2025) for the years of scholarship utilized, back to MAHE Manipal.

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Program Highlights

Strong Forensic Science Foundation: In our program, you develop comprehensive knowledge of forensic science principles and crime scene investigation.

Specialised Forensic Training: You receive focused exposure to cyber forensics, forensic medicine, analytical toxicology, and forensic psychology.

Applied Crime Scene Orientation: You learn to analyse and interpret forensic evidence relevant to real-world investigative scenarios.

Interdisciplinary Learning: Our program integrates medical, psychological, analytical, and digital aspects of forensic science.

Career‑Focused Preparation: You graduate prepared for roles across investigative agencies, forensic laboratories, legal environments, and institutional settings.

Lab Work

Gain exposure to applied forensic science concepts relevant to crime scene handling, forensic analysis, and evidence based‑ investigation across specialised forensic domains.

Teaching & Learning

Engage in academic and applied learning activities related to cyber forensics, forensic medicine, toxicology, and forensic psychology, strengthening analytical and investigative skills.

Specialised Competencies

Build professional readiness for forensic laboratories, investigative agencies, healthcare institutions, and related organisations through structured academic training.

Lab Work

Gain exposure to applied forensic science concepts relevant to crime scene handling, forensic analysis, and evidence based‑ investigation across specialised forensic domains.

Lab Work

Gain exposure to applied forensic science concepts relevant to crime scene handling, forensic analysis, and evidence based‑ investigation across specialised forensic domains.

Scholarships

Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) Manipal awards scholarship for its Under Graduate (UG) and Post Graduate (PG) students under the following categories

Degree / Marks/ Board

UG: 80% aggregate in 12th (as per admission criteria) PG: 70% aggregate in Undergraduate (UG)

Entrance Test

As applicable to the respective program

Scholarship on program fee

10% fee waiver

Scholarship on hostel fee

Not Applicable

Room type

Not Applicable

Monthly Stipend

Not Applicable

Continuation of Scholarship

Withdrawal Policy

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