What is Forensic Science: Career, Courses, Admission, Jobs, Salary

What is Forensic Science? The forensic term is derivative from the Latin word ‘’forensic’’ that translates to “on or before the forum Forensic, Science is one of science stream course where student learn about investigating or solving crimes, forensic science is also known as criminalistics  and  which makes science appropriate to sure legal and civil laws to explain crime. Forensic Science is one of the multidisciplinary subjects which have features of, chemistry, biology physics, physics, psychology, social sciences and many, forensic science deals with law and science and social science which has many ethical implications this is one of the adventures and interesting course for those students who have an interest in science and the investigation, in India both private and government college offer forensic Science course but both colleges have different eligibility criteria to provide admission in the college, Some of these colleges are Anna University (Chennai), Punjab University, Gujarat Forensic Sciences University, University of Delhi, All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) (Delhi),  Amity University, lovely professional university, if the student wants to peruse the Forensic science course then students must be focused and have interested in analysis and observation about course and work, require the good skill of communication and teamwork

There are different types of forensic science i.e. forensic biology, forensic archeology, forensic engineering, forensic linguistics, forensic psychology, forensic anthropology etc. Nowadays, forensic science is contributing more in the law and government establishments by solving different crime cases. They work closely with police as they help to provide information about the case to the police.

Courses in Forensic Science

Student can do a course of Forensic science on graduate level and Master’s, and Doctorate, Diploma and Certificate courses in the field of Forensic Science. The courses include:

• Bachelor of Science in Forensic Science
• Master of Science in Forensic Sciences
• PG Diploma in Forensic Science
• Ph.D. in Forensic Science
• M.Phil. in Forensic Science

Forensic Science courses Specialization

Below mentioned are several specializations which student can choose and take up according to their interest and focus while perusing for Forensic Science.

Forensic Biology	Forensic Serology
Forensic Ballistics	Forensic Chemistry
Forensic Botany	Forensic Entomology
Forensic Toxicology	Forensic Psychology
Clinical Forensic Medicine	Cytology
Dactyloscopy

Eligibility Criteria for courses in Forensic Science

Below are the mentioned list of courses in Forensic Science which student can peruse at graduation, post-graduation, and Ph.D. level also mention few certificate course  including with  eligibility criteria are listed below:

The course of Forensic Science	Require Eligibility Criteria
Bachelor of Science -Forensic Science	Student of science stream (Biology+ Chemistry+ Physics) can apply after the completion of 10+2 class study with a minimum of 70% scored
Bachelor of science. ( Hons.) Forensic Science-	Student of science stream (Biology+ Chemistry+ Physics) can apply after the completion of 10+2 class study with a minimum of 70% scored
Master of Science in Forensic Sciences –M.Sc.	Student Require a Bachelor degree in science with relevant subjects from a recognized board and should have secured a minimum of 55% marks.
Master of Science in Forensic Science and Criminology	Student Require a Bachelor degree in science  or forensic science with relevant subjects from a documented board and should have a minimum of 55 to60% scored marks
Master of Science Information Security and Cyber Forensics	Student Require a Bachelor degree in science or forensic science with relevant subjects from a documented board and should have a minimum of 55 to60% scored marks.
Ph.D.- Disciplines of Forensic Sciences	Student Require a Post-Graduation degree in the same field
M.D. Forensic Medicine and Toxicology	Student Require a medical degree such as M.B.B.S. or B.D.S. in relevant subjects.
Certification diploma   course in Forensic Sciences and Criminology	Student Require a graduation degree in the relevant to the same field area with a minimum of 50% scored marks.
Diploma in Document Examination	Eligibility: 10+2 pass
Diploma in Fingerprint Examination	Eligibility: 10+2 pass
Post Graduate Diploma in Cyber Crime Investigation and Computer Forensics	Student Require a graduation degree in the relevant to the same  field area
Post Graduate based certification course in Forensic Psychology	Student Require a graduation degree in the relevant to the same  field area
Certificate Course in Forensic Science	Student of science stream (Biology+ Chemistry+ Physics) can apply after the completion of 10+2 class study
Certificate Course in the Basics of Diet Therapy	Student of science stream (Biology+ Chemistry+ Physics) can apply after the completion of 10+2 class study

Duration of courses in Forensic Science

Time Duration of courses in Forensic Science is totally depend on the course its three years to complete the course for a bachelor degree and 2 years for master’s degree such as MSc in forensic science. Below is the list and duration of full time, diploma, and certificate courses in Forensic Science:

Full-time degree Courses in Forensic Science

Course	Course Duration
B.Sc. (Forensic Science)	3 years
B.Sc.(Hons.)(Forensic Science)	3 years
M.Sc.(Forensic Sciences)	2 years
M.Sc.(Forensic Science and Criminology)	2 years
M.Sc.(Information Security and Cyber Forensics)	2 years
Ph.D. (Disciplines of Forensic Sciences)	3 years
M.D.(Forensic Medicine and Toxicology)	2 years

Diploma Courses in Forensic Science:

Course	Course Duration
Advanced Diploma Course Certification in Forensic Sciences and Criminology	6 months
Diploma in Document Examination	6 months
Diploma in Fingerprint Examination	6 months
Post Graduate Diploma in Cyber Crime Investigation and Computer Forensics	1 year
Diploma for Post Graduate in Forensic Psychology	1 year

Certificate Courses in Forensic Science:

Course	Course Duration
Certificate Course in Forensic Science	1 year
Certificate Course in the Basics of Diet Therapy	6 months

Forensic Science Courses fees structure

Fees structure all depends on college and institute where Different colleges have different fee structure of the several courses offered in the field of Forensic Science if we are talking about government institute such as BHU (Banaras Hindu University) then the fees is around 20000 per year

·        BSc courses Forensic Science is a three-year time duration course with minimum fees start from INR 30,000 to 2,00,000.

·       MSc courses in Forensic Science is a two-year time duration course with the Minimum fees starts from INR 20,000 to 2,00,000.

·       Ph.D. in Forensic Science is a three-year course with average fees charged ranging from 45,000 to 1, 50,000.

Forensic Science courses Admission Process-

Forensic Science admission for BSc level study generally based on merit list selection. Where students get direct admission to the program depending on their marks of higher secondary class percentage and the prescribed cut-off marks by the institution.

The application form admission is obtainable on the college’s website or Admission Office. Few of college and institutions provide admission on the basis of qualifies the entrance exam which conducted by them.

Merit Based Admission

Colleges such as Swami Vivekananda University, Indira Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences, many  provide admissions on the basis of merit list , The candidates will have to go through the following step for applying to such institutes:

·       In the first step, the student has to apply to the institute through offline or online by filling up the details in  the application form, submission of  the documents according to requirement, and pay the fees

·       In the second step the university and college will release a list of selected students, by assessing their previous academic scores.

·       The candidates who are shortlisted will get an offer letter.

·       The candidate can register after accepting the offer letter before the  deadline the date they have provided  

Entrance Based Admission

Few of colleges & universities such as Lovely Professional University Amity University, Noida, University of Mumbai,  provide admission on the basis of qualification entrance exam which conducted by them.

Below mention are few steps of the admission process by entrance exam

·       The students  have to apply for a particular exam in  where student have an interest and want to peruse the course, the student has to  fill  the application form and then have uploaded the document which has the requirement and paying the application fees.

·       The exam dates will be announced and the candidates can download the admit card and sit for the entrance exam.

·       The college will announce the list of  cut-off  marks  and students who have qualified that marks list will be accepted and invited for counseling.

·       The students who have passed the entrance exam can select their course during counseling and can get their documents verified.

·       They can enroll after paying the first instalment fees.

BSc Forensic Science Entrance Exams

Here Students can get admission only by clearing the entrance exam which has conducted by university and colleges  

Below are some entrance exam including with Dates of some universities,

·       LPUNEST 2020: Lovely Professional University conduct LPUNEST every year to provide admission to the student for graduation and post-graduation course in the month of June and July (LPUNEST 2020 and SUAT will be held online thought the internet at home due to the corona pandemic

·       JET 2020: Jain University Bangalore conducts the Jain Entrance Exam every year in June month to provide admission into all type of UG and PG courses offered by the institute.

·       IUET 2020: Integral university conduct this exam to many courses on level of undergraduate and postgraduate course each year,

·       SUAT 2020: Sharda University  conduct SUAT examination test for admission into different courses offered by University on bachelor and master level, in the month of June and July the exam will be held by online mode

Career and job scope in Forensic Science

There are endless career prospects to Forensic Science. In India forensics science expert are more demanding as per the Bureau of Police Research and Development (BPRD) India has a shortage of expert according to the crime rate in India, a candidate can go for private and government services. Some job profiles in the field of Forensic Science  Such as Forensic Expert, Forensic Scientist, Investigative Officers, Law Consultant, Handwriting Expert, Crime Reporter, Teacher/Professors, Crime Scene Investigator, Forensic Chemists, Fingerprint Expert, Forensic Engineer, Forensic Artists and Sculptors, Forensic Photographer, Forensic Pathologists, Forensic Anthropologists, Forensic Linguists, Forensic Geologists, Forensic Laboratories, Detective Offices, Banks Forensic Experts, Forensic Scientists, Fraud Examiner,  Legal Consultant, Scientific Officers, Research Officers et

Private Sector Jobs – forensic science agency such as  Detective  agency Banks, Security Services Agencies, Helpful to Lawyers/Advocates, Insurance Companies, Universities, Hospitals, Law Firms, Private Companies, Own Private Practice and many

The government in Sector Jobs – CBI, Police Department, Crime Branches, Hospitals, CID, Forensic Science Laboratories, IB, Courts, Quality Control Bureau, Banks, Defence/Army, Narcotics Dept., Quality Control Bureau Universities, Organizations, etc…

Profiles of forensic science  – Forensic Scientist, Forensic Expert, Forensic Investigator, Investigator, Handwriting Expert, Crime Scene, Document Expert, Document Examiner, Fraud Examiner, Forensic Analyst, Document Examiner, Scientific Officer, Security Expert, Forensic Consultant, Detective, Security Expert, Investigating Officer, Teacher / Professor and many

Courses of Forensic science – Bachelor of Science  Master of science, Certification, Doctorate and many in Criminology, Physics, Forensic Science, Chemistry, Science, Biology, Commerce, Law, Psychology, Information Technology, Computer and many  Depend on Job / Post requirements

Job Profile	Job Description
Forensic Psychoanalyst	Forensic Psychoanalysts have proper clinical experience, They  have complete knowledge of mental health and neurosciences and all related medicine,
Forensic Serologist	Forensic Serologists are the expert in examination to check  all the  physical proof and evidence which  submitted in criminal cases such as homicides, sexual assaults, burglaries, robberies, etc.
Laboratory Analyst Crime	These are responsible for analysis in Laboratory work related to all bio technique such as  microanalysis, DNA testing,
Forensic Architects	Forensic Architects are responsible for the design mortuaries and for forensic science institutes.
Forensic Odontologist	Forensic Odontologists hired to the analysis of oral/teeth structures to clarify deaths related to crimes like sexual assault and attack
Forensic Engineer	Forensic Engineers responsible to explain and analysis about cases of fire investigations, traffic accidents, and wrongful injury cases.
Forensic Toxicologist	effects of chemicals on living organisms are explain by Forensic Toxicologists either harmful or useful

Recruiters for Forensic Scientist

Below are some  recruiters who hire  Forensic Scientist

Intelligence Bureau(IB)	Central Bureau of Investigation(CBI)
Hospitals	Police Departments
Law Firms	Defense/Army
Central Govt. Forensic Sciences Labs	Private Detective Agencies
Quality Control Bureau	Banks
Universities

Pay Scale of Forensic Scientists

Forensic Science is a field that requires a lot of skills if you wish to succeed. To become an expert in forensic science  candidate must require full of skills and knowledge about  subjects and related topic according they got salary at the time of interview and placement, fresher in this the industry got a salary of around 3,00,000 to 5,00,000 per year and the experience  who has policed skilled and  have gained enough knowledge and experience got 6,00,000 to 8,00,000 Lacs per annum if you are planning for a job in abroad you can get additional benefit in term of salary and experience and skills, they help you grown up in this field and makes all-round development,

Below are the college for Forensic science

Integral University

Manipal University

Gujarat Forensic Sciences University

Jamia Hamdard University

Mahatma Gandhi University

Sam Higginbottom University of Agriculture, Technology and Sciences

Osmania University

Jss Academy of Higher Education & Research

Amity University, Noida

K.L. University

University of Mumbai

Chandigarh University

Vivekananda Global University

Lovely Professional University

Yenepoya University

SGT UNIVERSITY

Teerthanker Mahaveer University

Galgotias University

Jain University

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