Manipal Academy of Higher Education
Manipal, Karnataka
Profile added:
Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) is a deemed university and Institution of Eminence in Manipal, Karnataka. Founded in 1953 with Kasturba Medical College, it was granted deemed status in 1993 and now spans campuses in India and abroad.
Why it matters for forensic students: The Department of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology at Kasturba Medical College, Manipal, runs a two-year M.Sc. Forensic Science with a small intake, alongside Ph.D. supervision and MD Forensic Medicine teaching. The department maintains a dedicated research laboratory, a toxicology lab shared with Biochemistry, a forensic museum, and a Clinical Forensic Medicine Unit at the hospital. Research spans time-since-death estimation, fingerprint analysis, sexual-assault evidence, and poisoning investigations.
At a glance:
- Type: Deemed university (Institution of Eminence)
- Established: 1953 (deemed status 1993)
- Location: Manipal, Karnataka
- Forensic department: Department of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, Kasturba Medical College
- Programmes: M.Sc. Forensic Science, MD Forensic Medicine, Ph.D.
Graduates are positioned for central and state forensic laboratories, hospital medico-legal units, and academic research, with hospital affiliation giving direct casework exposure.
Sign up with your manipal.edu address to claim a verified-student badge and unlock future discounts.
Sign up →Recent resources
No resources tagged to this institution yet. Be the first to upload.
Frequently asked questions
- What forensic science programmes does Manipal Academy of Higher Education offer?
- Manipal Academy of Higher Education offers M.Sc. Forensic Science, MD Forensic Medicine, Ph.D.
- Where is Manipal Academy of Higher Education located?
- Manipal Academy of Higher Education is located in Manipal, Karnataka, India.
- Is Manipal Academy of Higher Education recognised for forensic science studies?
- Manipal Academy of Higher Education is a deemed university in India offering forensic science education.
- What is the official website of Manipal Academy of Higher Education?
- The official website of Manipal Academy of Higher Education is https://www.manipal.edu.