Post Graduate Diploma in Police Science | TU
The Post Graduate Diploma in Police Science program or PGDPS is introduced to meet the increasing need of competent and adaptive police official capable of handling different tough situations. This degree is compulsory to the newly recruited police inspectors. Students enrolled in this program are expected to exhibit high level of discipline.
Post Graduate Diploma in Police Science program is conducted by the Tribhuvan University (TU) can be completed in 10 months duration. The coursework comprises of both classroom learning and practical training. This degree is based on semester system and has been divided into altogether two semesters in total and comprises of thirty credit hours. This progam has been further divided into further 2 components: Courses and non-credit courses administered by Nepal Police Academy (NPA).
PGPDS program covers subjects such as, Special Case Investigation, Crime Investigation, Crime Management, Strategic Management, and Research Methodology in Police Science, Constitutional and Legal Studies in Nepal, Emerging Issues in Policing, Police Operations Management, Basic Police Administration and Foundations of Public Affairs Management. Noncredit courses include Physical Endurance & Confidence Building, Public Order Management, Special Skills Development, Musketry & Firing, Police Tactics & Field Craft, Armed Parade, Primary Parade and Forensic Science.
Graduation Requirements:
In order to complete PGDPS successfully, there are certain requirements:
- Students must have to complete thirty credit hours
- Students must have to score at least passing grade in all subjects with an aggregate semester grade of 2.0
- Students must have to complete the program within the time frame estimated by Tribhuvan University (TU)
Objectives of Post Graduate Diploma in Police Science
The primary goal of Post Graduate Diploma in Police Science program is to produce creative, socially & ethically responsible and result oriented police officials to fill up the central level posts in police departments of Nepal. The other specific objectives of this program are listed below:
- To increase and update the standard of contemporary training module
- To boost the morale of students
Admission Requirements in Post Graduate Diploma in Police Science
Students interested in pursuing Post Graduate Diploma in Police Science program must have to fulfill the following given requirements:
- Candidates must have to complete bachelor degree in any stream from the college/ university/ board recognized by Tribhuvan University (TU).
- Fulfill the service condition, or have professional experience in police service.
Selection Procedures:
- Selection is made on the basis of the applicant's entrance test score.
- Successful completion of 30 credit hours as prescribed with minimum passing grade in all courses with an aggregate semester grade of 2.0 or letter Grade of C
- Completion of the program must be done within the time limit as prescribed by Tribhuvan University (TU)
Career and Scope
The graduates of Post Graduate Diploma in Police Science degree can easily find job in police departments. They can look for the career advancement within the organizations.
