SCHOOL OF BIOLOGICAL AND FORENSIC SCIENCES


The School of Biological and Forensic Sciences (SBFS) has a strong academic focus on interdisciplinary learning, cutting-edge research, and industry-relevant curriculum. The school comprises two dynamic departments - Life Sciences and Forensic Science – supported by expert faculty members with exceptional research profiles and vision. The school offers undergraduate programmes in the disciplines of Biotechnology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Genetics and Botany, Forensic Science and Criminology and postgraduate programmes in Biotechnology, Microbiology, Biochemistry and Forensic Science. Ph.D. programmes are offered in the disciplines of Biotechnology, Microbiology, Biochemistry and Forensic Science.

DEPARTMENTS UNDER THE SCHOOL

The School of Biological and Forensic Sciences comprises the following departments:

Department of Life Sciences
Department of Forensic Science
PhD Programmes

PROGRAMMES OFFERED BY THE SCHOOL

Department of Life Sciences (UG) & (PG)

B.Sc. Biotechnology & Genetics → B.Sc. Microbiology & Genetics → B.Sc. Biotechnology & Biochemistry → B.Sc. Biotechnology & Botany → BPA Bachelor of Physician Associate → M.Sc Biotechnology → M.Sc Microbiology → M.Sc Biochemistry → MSc Bioinformatics →

Department of Forensic Science (UG) & (PG)

B.Sc. Forensic Science → B.Sc. Forensic Science & Biotechnology → B.Sc. Forensic Science & Biochemistry → B.Sc. Forensic Science & Criminology → B.Sc. Forensic Science & Computer Science → M.Sc. Forensic Science → M.Sc. Digital forensics and Information security →

PhD Programmes

Biotechnology → Biochemistry → Microbiology → Forensic Science →

UNIQUENESS OF THE SCHOOL

The School of Biological and Forensic Sciences has established collaborations with leading national and international institutions, research laboratories, and industries to foster academic excellence and innovation.

Global Collaborations

Partnerships with National and International Institutions and Universities to foster international exposure and collaborative research.

Research Linkages

Active collaborations with leading research organizations including ICAR–CPCRI (Vitaal, Karnataka), Regional Forensic Science Laboratory (Mysuru), and Centre for DNA Fingerprinting and Diagnostics (Hyderabad) enhance research and innovation.

Industry Partnerships

Strong ties with industry leaders to provide students with practical training, internships, and project opportunities.

Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Mentorship from faculty and industry experts promotes entrepreneurial culture, creativity, consultancy research, and product commercialization.

Flagship Initiatives
  • Summer Internship Programme in Animal Cell Culture, Structure-based Drug Discovery, Microbial Discovery and Advanced Molecular Biology
  • Bionova - Entrepreneurship Training Programme
  • Skill Development Workshops
  • Biograd Conclave – Undergraduate Research Symposium
  • Vignana Vicintana – Postgraduate Research Colloquium
  • Kristu Jayanti Microbial Culture Collection Centre
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