We have compiled a list of best reference books in Forensic Science for students doing B.Sc. in Forensic Science as per the latest syllabus of university and colleges. These books are used by Forensic Science students of top universities in the world and many other institutes and colleges.
Here’s the complete list of B.Sc. Forensic Science books, which are arranged year and semester-wise. We have also listed down both core and elective subject books.
1st Year B.Sc. Forensic Science Books (1st & 2nd Semester)
1st Semester Books
2nd Semester Books
- Chemistry
- Crime and Socio Cultural and Psychological Factors
- Inorganic Chemistry
- Law And Criminal Behavior
- Law for Forensic Scientists
- Basic Physics
2nd Year B.Sc. Forensic Science Books (3rd & 4th Semester)
3rd Semester Books
4th Semester Books
3rd Year B.Sc. Forensic Science Books (5th & 6th Semester)
5th Semester Books
- Ballistics-classification of Firearms, Examination of Cartridges, Firearms, Determination of Range of Firing, Accidental Firing, Collection of Firearm Related Evidences
- Introduction to Toxicology, Classification of Poisons and Their effect on Human Body
- Pharmacological and Toxicological Effects and Chemical Examination of Different Types of Poisons and Drugs
- Physical Evidence in Forensic Science
- Psychology
6th Semester Books
- Handwriting and Typewriting Analysis
- Instrumentation & Investigation Technique
- Crime Scene Investigation-Importance, Location and Evaluation
- Introduction to Criminology and Criminal Behavior
B.Sc. Forensic Science Books (Additional Core/Elective)
- Analysis of Biological Fluids Like Semen, Vaginal Swabs, Saliva, Sweat, Urine & Vomit
- Arson and Explosion Investigation
- The Metric System and Physical Properties of Evidence- Analysis of Physical Evidences-Glass, Fibre, Soil, Paint and Hair
- DNA Fingerprinting
- Wounds and Its Medico-Legal Aspects
- Examination of Fraudulent Documents, Erasers, Obliteration, Overwriting, Indented Writing, Invisible Writing Etc
- Microscopy-Simple Microscope, Compound Microscope, Comparison Microscope, Scanning Electron Microscope, Fluorescence Microscope & Stereo Microscope
- Personal Identification
- Photography
- Research Methodology and Statistics
- Spectrophometry (U.V-Visible) and X-Ray Diffraction Techniques
- Ten Digit Fingerprint Classification–Latent Fingerprint, Footprints, Tool Marks and Tyre Impressions
- Behavioural Science
- Communication Skills
Kindly note that we have put a lot of effort into researching the best reference books on all the subjects of B.Sc. Forensic Science, and came out with a recommended list. If any more subjects need to be added to this list, please let us know.
