Career in Forensic Science

If you have a knack for solving or investigating crimes, Forensic Science may be a right career choice for you.

The study of Forensic science is a combination of several subjects like biology, chemistry, physics, psychology, social sciences, etc.

Forensic science is most commonly used in criminal investigations and criminal convictions. The primary focus of forensic science is to uncover physical evidence through recognition, identification, testing and evaluation.

Since it is related to science and law, it has a lot of ethical implications apart from being a very interesting and adventurous domain.

Universities in India to pursue Forensic Science

Some of the common universities where courses are available in Forensic Sector are:

  • Punjab University
  • Anna University (Chennai)
  • Gujarat Forensic Sciences University
  • All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) (Delhi)
  • University of Delhi, 
  • Amity University
Career/Job Roles

The job prospects in this industry are enormous in government as well as private sectors. Some of the common job profiles are given below:

Forensic ExpertInvestigative Officers
Crime Scene InvestigatorForensic Scientist
Teacher/ProfessorsLaw Consultant
Crime ReporterForensic Engineer
Handwriting ExpertFingerprint Expert
Forensic LinguistsForensic Chemists
Forensic PathologistsForensic  Anthropologists
Forensic GeologistsForensic Photographer

For more details about the various courses this sector, check out our Diploma, Undergraduate and Post-Graduate pages!