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B.Sc. Forensic Sciences is a 3-year graduate course which involves the application of scientific knowledge to the investigation of crimes. Professionals in this discipline apply their knowledge of science to analyze the evidence found at a crime scene. The basic eligibility for pursuing this course is that the students should have completed their 10+2 from any good school affiliated to a recognized board, with Physics, Chemistry and Biology and/ or Math as main subjects and a minimum aggregate score of 55%.
However, a few private universities in India conduct their own entrance tests for evaluating and admitting students to the course.
B.Sc. Forensic Sciences Syllabus includes essential components such as Forensic Pathology, Psychiatry, Psychology, Forensic Medicine and Odontology (Dentistry).
The average course fee in India ranges between INR 30,000 and 2 lacs.
Such professionals generally work in a lab and the deduced results and findings are then used to help solve cases and catch criminals. It is chiefly laboratory-based science consisting of related elements of Chemistry, Biology, Toxicology, Ballistics, the Science of Fingerprinting, Questioned Documents and Impressions.
The field also demands an eye for detail, strong analytical skills, and keen observation. The ability to work with experts from other fields such as Psychology, Social Science and Statistics is a must. Ideal candidates would be comfortable working both indoors and outdoors, besides possessing the following skill sets:
The average annual salary offered in the country to successful graduates of the course lies between INR 1 and 5 lacs.
Listed below are some of the top institutes offering the course in the country:
NAME AVG. ANNUAL FEES
1. Dr. Hari Singh Gour University, 4,700 Sagar
2. Raja Bahadur Venkant Rama Reddy 16,650 Women college, Hyderabad
3. Swamivivekananda University, Sagar 28,000
4. Teerthanker Mahaveer University, 40,400 Moradabad
5. Lovely professional University, Jalandhar 1,26,000
6. Manipal University, Manipal 1,44,000
7. Indira Gandhi institute of medical science, 48,000 Patna
8. University of Mumbai, Mumbai 27,250
9. RIMT University, Gobindgarh 73,000
10. Garden city University, Bangalore 1,25,000
B.SC. FORENSIC SCIENCES: ADMISSION PROCESS
Admission to the course is based on the candidate’s performance at the 10+2 level. Institutes offering the course admit students based on whether they meet the minimum, set cut- off scores at the 10+2 level. A few institutes, however, shortlist students based on their performance in an additional entrance test conducted at their own level.
B.SC. FORENSIC SCIENCES: CAREER PROSPECTS
Careers in Forensic Sciences largely depend on one’s area of specialization. Successful graduates can find work in both government and private agencies, in hospitals and laboratories. Some corporate organizations hire graduates as Document Experts.
Other areas include:
Also, such professionals find career opportunities in other areas such as civil services, banks, police, pharmaceutical industry, paint industry, clinical research, biotechnology, and software. Forensic Science Laboratories (FSL) across India hires forensic scientists.
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), the Intelligence Bureau (IB) and the country’s police departments hire such graduates. CBI’s Forensic Laboratory in Delhi recruits such candidates through the Union Public Service Commission exam. For pursuing freelancing in the specialty, one needs a certification by the State forensics department to practice.
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