Career in Forensic Science
Forensic science is a scientific discipline and this scientific knowledge and methodology is used for criminal investigations and legal problems for the purpose of administration of criminal justice system. It is a multidisciplinary subject, it encompasses various fields of science such as chemistry , physics , biology , psychology , geology , social science , engineering etc.
career in forensic science -
If you passed your 12th examination with science subjects and confused on your future career , you have an option to go for forensic science courses. Forensic science is a link between crime and science. The scope of study is vast. Enormous jobs opportunities in government & private sector.
Forensic science degree -
Educational courses in forensic science after 12th exam and duration of the course -
Graduate course - B.Sc in forensic science (3 year)
After graduation you can go for...
Post graduate - M.Sc in forensic science (2 year)
PG Diploma in forensic science (1 year)
You can choose sub - disciplines within forensic science department.
Some specialization in forensic science are -
Forensic Chemistry
Forensic Biology
Forensic Serology
Forensic Toxicology
Forensic Botany
Forensic Entomology
Digital forensics
Computational forensics
Forensic DNA Analysis
Forensic microbiology
Bloodstains pattern analysis etc
Some Private Universities take entrance exam for admission in M.Sc degree course.
After post graduation you can do
Doctoral course - PhD in forensic science (3 year)
Universities or institutes that offered forensic science courses -
Forensic science colleges -
University of Delhi
Dr. B.R.Ambedkar University , Agra
Manipal University
University of Lucknow
Gujarat forensic science University
Osmania University , Hyderabad
JSS academy of higher education and research
Amity University , Noida
Lok nayak jayaprakash narayan national institute of criminology and forensic science , Delhi
Dr. Hari singh Gour University , Sagar , MP
Anna university , chennai
IFS India Education Department
Bundelkhand University , UP
Many government and private universities and institutes across India offer forensic science courses. The fees charges of government university are lower than private institutes.
Skill required to make a carear in forensic science -
Technical skill
Knowledge of various science fields
Observations skill - keen eye for detail
Analytical skills with logical thinking
Intelligence
Mathematical reasoning
Research skills
Forensic science jobs -
Forensic students do any job given below according to their expertise -
Forensic pathologist
Forensic Psychologist
Forensic anthropologist
Forensic linguists
Forensic chemists
Clinical forensic medicine experts
Forensic Serology experts
Dactyloscopists
Toxicologist
Forensic experts/Scientists
Handwriting expert
Crime reporter
Teacher / Professor
Note - The work of forensic scientist depends upon his specialization in the forensic field . For example a forensic psychologist can not do the work of digital forensic expert.
You can get job in -
Central bureau of investigation (C.B.I)
Intelligence bureau (I.B)
Central / States government forensic science laboratories
Hospitals
Private detective agencies
Police department
Law firms
Quality control bureau
Banks
Defense / Army
Universities
Private sector jobs are also available. Private investigation agencies , law firms , consultancies etc hired forensic experts. You can also start your own agency.
Forensic science salary
In a government department the salary is according to pay scale and grade. in private sector the starting salary is Rs 3 to 4 lac per annum . After getting experience the salary has been increased.
Conclusion - As the crime increased day by day the role and demands for forensic scientists also increased in India. Youngsters explore their career in foreign countries after getting their degree. In India most of the job created from government agencies and if you not get it within the age limit prescribed for the job then not so much option for you and anyone with average skills can not get a job in forensic science department.
MR. DEEPAK PAWAR has been working as Finger Print Expert / Police Officer in Finger Print Bureau , Delhi Police at New Delhi since 2001 . He is the senior most Finger Print Expert , attending / visited several scene of crime and solved many crime cases .He has passed M.Sc (Chemistry) and he is the Member of International Association of Identification . He is the Member of Delhi Police welfare association . He is supervising the Forensic , New Delhi District , Mobile Crime Team . He is one of the Expert in the Special Investigation Team held for investigation of important cases . He has been giving fingerprint proficient training to Delhi Police personnel's . He has been Presented / giving lectures on topics related to forensic science . He is also making examination paper of Finger Print proficient course . He is awarded with Police Medal by MHA and Delhi Police.