St. Xavier's College, Mumbai
(Empowered Autonomous Institute)
CERTIFICATE IN FORENSIC BIOLOGY
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 biology, living in different parts of India.
• Providing students interested in careers in forensic biology with a basic understanding of crime scene related forensic biology practice, while they are studying other subjects at the graduate / post graduate level.
• Familiarizing law enforcement professionals and law students with a basic understanding of
forensic biological concepts, while allowing them the flexibility of a hybrid teaching learning
experience.
Course Content
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Introduction to Forensic Science & Biological Evidences
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Understanding Basic Biological Concepts
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Body fluid Analysis
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Brief understanding of DNA Analysis
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Brief understanding of DNA analysis in sexual assaults
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Wildlife DNA analysis
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DNA Databasing & DNA Genealogy
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Forensic Analysis of Micro-organisms and botanical evidences
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Crime Scene Investigation of a Mock Case related to Forensic Biology
Eligibility Criteria
- Minimum HSC certificate or equivalent
Duration
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October 2024 – March 2025
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Mode of Instructions : Hybrid : Distance Learning (90%) and Face-to-Face(10%)
Fees
Course Fees: Rs. 15,000/- (Online Payment)
Processing Charges:
– Rs. 500/- (domestic students) (Online Payment)
– Rs. 1000/- (international students) (Online Payment)