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:
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
- B.Sc Psychology
- M.Sc Biotechnology
- M.Sc Microbiology
- M.Sc Biochemistry
Department of Forensic Science (UG/PG)
- B.Sc Forensic Science & Biotechnology
- B.Sc Forensic Science & Biochemistry
- B.Sc Forensic Science & Criminology
- BSc Forensic Science & Computer Science
- BPA Bachelor of Physician Associate studies
- MSc Forensic Science
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
Diploma Programes
