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There are various subdivisions of forensic sciences, they are:
Forensic archeology
Forensic biology
Forensic economics
Forensic engineering
Forensic epistemology
Forensic linguistics
Forensic psychology
Forensic serology
Forensic anthropology
Forensic computing or digital forensics
COURSES ARE AVAILABLE AT POST GRADUATION LEVEL ONLY.
Qualifications
For pursuing a post graduation in Forensic Sciences one has to have a B.Sc degree preferably securing a first division. An MBBS degree along with a specialization in forensic sciences is required for one to perform post mortem on dead bodies. Research work can also be done by students of forensic sciences who have secured 60% marks in post graduation.
Some institutes which offer courses in forensic sciences are
Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Narayan National Institute of Criminology and Forensic Science, Delhi
Dr.Harisingh Gour Vishwa Vidyalaya, Gour Nagar, Sagar, Madhya Pradesh - 470 003
Forensic Sciences Department, "Forensic House", 30-A, Kamarajar Salai, Mylapore, Chennai 600004
University of Delhi, Delhi 110007
Anna University, Chennai 600025
Institute of Criminology & Forensic Science, 4-E Jhandewalan Extn, Rani Jhansi Road, New Delhi 110056
University of Lucknow, Badshah Bagh, Lucknow- 226007
Central Forensic Science Laboratory, Hyderabad, CFIs Complex, Ramanathapur, Hyderabad 500013
Central Forensic Science Laboratory, Chandigarh, CFIs Complex, Sector 36A, Chandigarh 160036
Central Forensic Laboratory, Kolkata, CFIs Complex, 30 Gorachand Road, Kolkata 700014
Scope in India
The main employment generating areas of students of forensic sciences is the police force, law enforcing agencies, legal systems and both government and private investigative offices. Specialization in various branches of forensic sciences like forensic anthropology, forensic archeology, forensic serology, provides a candidate with a job in their fields of specialization.
Scopes Abroad
There are enough scopes for career growth even in foreign countries. Medical examiner, crime laboratory analyst, crime scene examiner, forensic engineer are the job prospects abroad. Forensic scientists also work for making psychological profiles of offenders by analyzing the crime scene and the crimes committed.
Answered On:-
2/16/2012 7:35:42 AM