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Name of the Course
B.Sc Forensic Science
Duration
3 years
Minimum Eligibility
The candidate must have passed class 12th in Science with a 50% minimum aggregate.
Lateral Entry Option
The lateral entry option is open in B.Sc for the candidates who have pursued a 3-year Polytechnic diploma after 12th.
Entrance Exams
CG PAT, IISER IAT, OUAT, GSAT, BHU UET, NEST
Admission Process
Merit-based: Some colleges take admission on the basis of merit obtained in the qualifying exam.
Entrance-based: Some colleges take admission on the basis of a national level, Institute level or state level entrance exam.
Course Fee
20,000 to 50,000 (depends on institute)
Internship
There are a lot of internship opportunities for a B.Sc in Forensic Science in India.
Average starting salary
2.5 to 4 LPA
Career Options
Forensic Scientist, Private Investigator, Drug Analyst, Crime Laboratory Analyst, Forensic Serologist, Forensic Architect, Forensic Engineer, Forensic Toxicologist, Police Officer, Forensic Consultant
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In order to pursue the B.Sc Forensic Science course, the competitors will have to fulfill the given below eligibility criteria: The candidate must have passed class 12th or be coequal from a recognized board. The candidate must have studied Mathematics and Physics as the main subjects in class 12th along with one of the elective subjects as Chemistry/ Biology/ Biotechnology/ Computer Science. The candidate must have attained a minimum aggregate of 50% in the qualifying examination.
The admission to the B.Sc Forensic Science course is done in two ways:
First Year:
Introduction to Criminology
Psychological Factors
Crime and Socio-Cultural
Criminal Behaviour
Introduction to Forensic Science
English
Forensic Science Laboratory Expert, Testimony & Laws
Foreign Language 1 & 2
Crime Scene Investigation Importance
Behavioural Science 1
Physical Evidence in Forensic Science
Behavioural Science 2
Blood Pattern Analysis
Benzidine Test, Blood Analysis
Practical 1 & 2
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Second Year:
Fundamental Introduction to Biology
Analysis of Biological Fluids
Behavioural Science 3 & 4
Fundamental Introduction to Chemistry
Classification of Poisons and their Effect on Human Body
Foreign Language 3 & 4
Introduction to Toxicology
Communication Skills 1
Typewriting & Handwriting Analysis
Forensic Anthropology
Examination of Fraudulent Documents, Overwriting, Intended writing, etc.
Photography
Third Year:
Arson & Explosion Investigation
Compound Microscope, Microscopy-Simple Microscope
DNA Fingerprinting
Behavioural Science 5 & 6
Personal Identification
Ballistics - Classification of Firearms, Collection of Firearm-Related Evidences
Foreign Language 5 & 6
Wound and its Medico-Legal Aspects
X-RAY Diffraction Techniques
Victorious forensic science graduates can discover a job in both public and the private sector. The graduates are hired in institutions such as cyber-crime investigation, protection of consumer rights, anti-terrorist operations, environment, and protection of human rights. They are also hired by CBI - Central Bureau of Investigation, IB - Intelligence Bureau, FSL - Forensic Science Laboratories, clinical research, civil services, police departments, and others. Some job profiles which the Forensic Science graduates can get are as follows:
Many jobs are available thereafter completing a BSc forensic science degree in India. Some with their salaries are tabulated below.
Ques. What is the difference between forensic science and forensic medicine?Ans. Forensic science has different fields like Ballistic serology, Toxicology. On the other hand, forensic medicine is forensic pathology.
Ques. Can arts students take forensic science? Ans. No. Science is mandatory in the 12th class. Especially math, biology, and chemistry are required subjects.
Ques. Can other courses be continued while pursuing this degree?Ans. Yes, other courses can be done to get the job instantly. especially the certificate course.
Ques. What is the role of size exclusion chromatography in forensic science?Ans. It is a method to compare the size of different forensic samples. The dual detector is used to enhance the technique of forensic screening.
Ques. How does forensic science play a role in law?Ans. The job is crime-related mainly. The specialization of this subject gives a critical analytical treatment of a crime scene.