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Yes ! you can do! The eligibility criteria for few institutions require BSc in forensic science however most of them accept BSc in basic sciences subjects.

Forensic science is a two years postgraduate course that mainly consists of 4 semesters. Forensic is a way to find what the scene was before, during, and after the crime. For choosing students, focus on one forensic area, such as cyber Security or Biology, relevant to the type of criminals to detect.

Masters of Forensic Science in the stream of science is a PG-level specialized course. Forensic is a study in which the students learn various methods to know about a crime’s details.  M.Sc Forensic Science applies to criminal and civil laws. It is mainly on the criminal side when investigating criminals. In forensic science, both physical and illegal activities involve physical evidence obtained by the crime scene.

As a forensic scientist you need to have very strong problem solving skills, writing skills, and thinking skills. You can go search online and select the institution which suits you best.

This course has some subjects to learn:-

1. Forensic Techniques
2. Physical Instrumental Methods
3. Forensic Ballistics
4. Finger Print Impressions
5. DNA Isolation
6. DNA Profiling
7. Forensic Serology, etc.

Major Job Roles:-

1. Fingerprint analyst
2. Evidence technician
3. Forensic science technician
4. Forensic specialist
5. Forensics manager.
6. Forensic investigator.
7. Forensic accountant.
8. Forensic engineer
9. Coast Guard
10. Crime Reporter
11. Forensic Pathologists
12. Correction Officer
13. Compliance Officer
14. Custom Agents.
15. Forensic Artists and Sculptors
    
16. Forensic Psychologist.

All the best!

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Hellp Aspirant,

A candidate who has studied science ie. (Physics / Chemistry / Zoology / Botany / Biology / Biochemistry / Microbiology / Applied Medical Sciences / Biotechnology ) OR / Medicine / BDS/ Engineering / Pharmacy with 50–60% , he is eligible for taking admission in MSc . Forensic Science .The best institutes for doing this course are:

All India Institute of Medical Sciences

Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Narayan National Institute of Criminology & Forensic Science,

Lovely Professional University ,Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College

Gujarat Forensic Sciences University ,

IFS

Osmania University Hyderabad

Dr . Bhim Rao Ambedkar University

Due to increase in crime rate and criminals, the scope of Forensic Science is increased exponentially. There are lots of job opportunities in the field of Forensic Science. The need of forensic scientists is huge all around the world, especially in India.

Hope this helps.