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Forensic Science

Forensic Science or Forensics involves investigating a crime by applying  a broad spectrum of scientific principles.

​Forensic experts help in establishing facts related to a crime scene.

  • Collect evidence in the form of fingerprints, body fluids, hair, tissue samples  etc.
  • Work in close co-ordination with the police, defense and prosecution attorneys, CBI etc and aid in their investigation.
  • Testify as expert witness in the court of law.
  • Help in civil cases like proving the validity of signature on a will, cause of a fire or road accident etc.

Forensic science is a rewarding career where the love of science can be applied to the good of society.

Skills required

  • Good communication skills – may need to present evidence in court
  • Ability to interpret scientific results
  • Eye for detail
  • Excellent Analytical & Organization skills
  • Logical and Methodical
  • Team Player
  • Integrity

Some Forensic Disciplines

  • Criminalistics
  • Digital Forensics
  • Toxicology
  • Forensic Dentistry or Odontology
  • Forensic Pathology
  • Forensic Psychology

Courses Offered

  • B.Sc in Forensic Science
  • M.Sc in Forensic Science
  • Postgraduate Diploma in Digital and Cyber Forensic and Related Law.
  • Postgraduate Diploma in Criminology and Forensic Science
  • M.A in Criminology

Institutions

  1. Institute of Forensic Science, Mumbai
  2. Asian School of Cyber Laws, Pune
  3. Osmania University, Hyderabad
  4. Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Narayan National Institute of Criminology and Forensic Science, New Delhi
  5. University of Madras
  6. Jain University, Bengaluru
  7. Government Institute of Forensic Science, Aurangabad
  8. Dr. Hari Singh Gour University, Sagar, Madhya Pradesh
  9. Sam Higginbottom Institute, Allahabad
  10. Gujarat Forensic Sciences University, Gandhinagar, Gujarat
  11. Institute of Forensic Science and Criminology, Bundelkhand University, Jhansi
  12. St. Xavier’s College, Mumbai (Certificate Course in Forensic Science)