University of Madras
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
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The University of Madras is one of India's oldest public state universities, established in 1857 in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It is an affiliating university with a wide college network and postgraduate departments on its Chepauk campus.
Why it matters for forensic students: Forensic study at Madras runs through two units. The Department of Criminology, established in 1983, offers an M.Sc. in Criminology and Criminal Justice Science that includes general and advanced forensic science coursework, plus a Ph.D. The Centre for Cyber Forensics and Information Security offers an M.Sc. in Cyber Forensics and Information Security, a dedicated digital-forensics track. Both include applied work through internships and visits to police stations, courts, and laboratories.
At a glance:
- Type: State university
- Established: 1857
- Location: Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- Forensic departments: Department of Criminology; Centre for Cyber Forensics and Information Security
- Programmes: M.Sc. Criminology and Criminal Justice Science (with forensic components), M.Sc. Cyber Forensics and Information Security, Ph.D.
Graduates pursue roles in law enforcement, criminal justice administration, and digital-forensics and security teams in government and industry.
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Frequently asked questions
- What forensic science programmes does University of Madras offer?
- University of Madras offers M.Sc. Criminology and Criminal Justice Science (with forensic components), M.Sc. Cyber Forensics and Information Security, Ph.D.
- Where is University of Madras located?
- University of Madras is located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
- Is University of Madras recognised for forensic science studies?
- University of Madras is a state university in India offering forensic science education.
- What is the official website of University of Madras?
- The official website of University of Madras is https://www.unom.ac.in.