HELLO ASPIRANTS,

Both the courses are very good. Whether you choose forensic science or bioinformatics you will have a great career as these two sectors are flourishing rapidly. Below I am going to give you details about both the courses so that it will become easier for you to choose.

Bioinformatics course is an interdisciplinary field of science that combines mathematics, engineering, computer science, and statistics to understand and interpret biological information. It has become an important part of many aspects of biology and it has several applications in areas of agriculture, health, energy, environment, and biotechnology. This course is a very interesting and demanding subject and you can easily make a career in this field after completing your education or degree. There are many job opportunities in this field and it is also a highly paid sector in abroad countries.

If you want to continue your study in the field of Bio-information then you have plenty of options namely,

• M.Sc in Bioinformation

• M.Tech in Bioinformation

• PG Diploma in Bioinformation

• MS in Bioinformation

• ME in Bioinformation

All these courses are master's level programs with a duration of 2 years. There are doctoral courses with a duration of 3 to 5 years such as a Ph.D. in Bioinformation.

Skills required to pursue a career in Bioinformation are; Excellent problem-solving skills, fair knowledge in computer, technology, and software, and good communication skills.

Eligibility-

The candidates who want to get admission in the master level courses have to require a bachelor degree in Biological, Physical, Agricultural, Veterinary, Fishery Sciences, Horticulture, Pharmacy, Engineering, Technology or Medicine degrees such as MBBS/BAMS/BHMS, etc. the candidates also can get admission in different courses in Bachelors and Masters level courses through state and national level entrance exams such as UGC NET/ CSIR NET JRF, GATE, DBT-JRF, ICMR-JRF.

Top institute of this course-

• IIT, Delhi

• IIT, Kharagpur

• NIT, Bhopal

• NIT, Rourkela

• JNU, New Delhi

• Bharati Vidyapeeth University, Pune

Job options-

• Research Scientist

• Bioinformatics Software Developer

• Science Technician

• Database Programmer

• Content Editors

• Pharmacogenomics and many more.

Salary-

A Bioinformatics degree holder can earn a good amount of salary. If you are working in the private sector then you can expect an amount of Rs. 2 to Rs. 3 LPA and if you are working in a governmental sector or in any hospital then you will get approximately Rs. 3 to Rs. 4 LPA. the amount of salary may differ based on experience and work profiles.

Forensic Science is a multidisciplinary subject including biology, physics, chemistry, psychology, social science, etc. There are plenty of government and private colleges available where you can pursue this course. Some of the top colleges are Punjab University, Anna University, Chennai, Gujarat Forensic Sciences University, AIIMS, Delhi, DU, Amity University, etc.

There are multiple levels of courses available such as Bachelor’s, Master’s, Ph.D., Diploma, and other certified courses. As you are asking here for Master’s level courses so i am giving details about all the Post Graduate level programs such as

Name of the courses with their duration & eligibility requirements-

• M.Sc. in Forensic Sciences (2 years)- a science graduate with the relevant subject from any recognized university and should have secured a minimum of 55% marks

• M.Sc. in Forensic Sciences and Criminology (2 years)- a science graduate in relevant subjects

• M.Sc. in Information Security and Cyber Forensic (2 years)- a science graduate in relevant subjects

• M.D. in Forensic Medicine & Toxicology (2 years)- MBBS & BDS degree in relevant subjects

• Ph.D. in Discipline of Forensic Sciences (3 years)- Master's in the relevant field

To know the exact information you should visit the official website of different universities.

The fees of these courses may differ from each other but the approximate fees of these courses are Rs. 20,000 to Rs. 2,00,000.

Job options-

• Forensics expert

• Teacher

• Crime reporter

• Investigating officer

• Law consultant

• Forensic engineer

• Handwriting expert

There are many more options available for you. You can join the government or private services and your salary may differ based on where you are working, work profile, experience, and so on. But as a fresher, you can approximately expect a salary of Rs. 3 to Rs. 4 LPA.

I hope this helps you and you have any further queries then feel free to ask in the comment section.

Best Wishes.

Hello,

Look both courses are good. But it totally depends upon you what Subject is more interesting for you. Have a look at the jobs after completing both the courses-

M.Sc Forensic Science

1. Investigating Officer

2. Legal Councelor

3. Forensic scienctist

4. Forensic expert

5. Crime Scene Investigator

6. Teacher/ Professor

7. Crime Reporter

8. Forensic Engineer

9. Law Consultant

10. Handwriting Expert

Recruiters-

1. Intelligence Bureau

2. CBI

3. Police department

4. Central government forensic labs

5. Hospitals

6. Law Firms

7. Quality control Bureau

8. Army

YOU CAN EXPECT 3-4 lacs per annum as your salary which can go upto 6-7 after gaining enough experience in relevant field

After M.Sc Bioinformatics

1. Bioinformatics Software Developer

2. Research Scientist or Associate

3. Network Administrator

4. Computational Biologist

5. Database Programmer

6. Science Technician

7. Content Editor

8. Professor

Recruiters

1. Wipro

2. Reliance

3. Satyam

4. TCS

5. IBM life Sciences

6. Ranbaxy

7. Strand Life Sciences

YOU CAN expect 2-3 lacs per annum and which can go upto 6-7 lacs once you gain enough experience in your relevant field.

Good Luck.