What is the scope of forensic Science in India? Is it good to do B.Sc. From forensic Science?

Hi there, lets go step by step. First lets understand what is Forensic science? The application of scientific methodology and knowledge to criminal investigations and legal matters. A multidisciplinary subject, it encompasses various fields of science such as chemistry, physics, geology, biology, psychology, engineering and social science etc. Forensic science is a subject that fascinates many. For science and criminal justice, it is a major study. Presently it is essentially a crime laboratory-based profession. Scope of Forensic Science Forensic science graduates have vast scope with jobs in various governments & private sectors. The study improves your skills and knowledge. Even entrepreneurship is a good option. after completing your degree, you can open your own forensic practice & forensic service offices.Forensic Laboratories, Detective Offices, Banks and other Govt. and private agencies may also employ you. Since the crime is getting more and more sophisticated and commercial in nature, endless opportunities in this field have opened up. You can get a job in everywhere in India or in overseas. While in India the scope is in niche organizations, overseas in developed countries there are far more job opportunities. Some basic skills required: Knowledge of various fields of science Keen Observation Strong Analytical Skills Technical Skills Basic intelligence, presence of mind. Job Profiles: Below are some of the top designations in the field of forensic science: Forensic Scientist Crime Scene Investigator Crime Reporter Forensic Engineer Teacher / Professor Investigative officers Law Consultant Handwriting Expert Legal counselors Forensic Expert Top Recruiters: Below are some recruiters in the field of forensic science: Intelligence Bureau (IB) Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) Law Firms Universities Defense/Army Police Department Quality Control Bureau Central Govt. Forensic Sciences Labs Hospitals Private Detective Agencies Auditing firms Banks The first step towards the successful career in this field is to get trained in the basics and have the understanding of principles which are laid down by the experts. This being NICHE field, the job scope is for people who have good training. You must find the curators with adequate intellectual capital to pursue this program. Some top universities which curate this program are: Gujarat Forensic Sciences University Lovely Professional University Benaras Hindu University Thanks DVD

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Most of the Forensic Science candidates are hired by government agencies such as Central Bureau of Investigation or Information Bureau. Many legal firms and private investigators also hire Forensic Experts to strengthen their investigations and cases. Teaching is also a lucrative option for Forensic Science experts.

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Hello! Forensic Science though not much popular like other sciences, is a world of opportunity still under exploration by many countries. Forensic Science is the use of scientific-based knowledge and techniques to detect crime or carry out crime investigation using laboratory tests and analysis. Commonly, forensic Science can pick up fingerprints from a crime scene and investigate who actually committed the crime from the information gathered. Other samples such as blood can be tested in the lab to detect a crime. Forensic study and the practice is still a room to explore and it is quite interesting to pick up a career in forensic study. If you are that the inquisitive and fact finding person, you may want to take up a course in forensic study and kick start a rewarding career. Before you go just yet to apply, as a forensic expert, there are some factors you need have to make a success in the career. You must be accurate in your measures and thorough too. You must have eyes for details and be an apt observer. You need to have high intelligence and strong analytical skills. If you think you have got all it takes with interpersonal skills to take up a career in forensic Science, then, head on to the top B.Sc. Forensic Science college in India one of the leading option is Lovely Professional University, for a degree that will start you out. Forensic Science combines virtually all Science and social Science into its operation. The programme at LPU deals with theoretical and practical background in all the areas of criminalistics which demonstrates proficiencies in laboratory skills like forensic molecular biology, forensic chemistry and toxicology. Being an LPU Alumni, I can say that LPU has experienced faculty members, well-equipped labs, great infrastructure, excellent placements, complete training and placement assistance and lot more and that too at a very low fees and high scholarships. The university is equipped with the latest technologies delivering the most effective methods of teaching in its spacious campus. LPU provides an environment where students are enlightened through the extensive array of learning methodologies. Highly qualified teaching staff combined with the best laboratories and modern technologies makes LPU the best place to pursue your degree. For me LPU has it all for a perfect learning of engineering. I hope this helps you. All the Best.

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Dear Somesh, If you aim for excellence in any field, you'll create ways for a career by yourself. Same is the case with Forensic Science in India. The scope is vast and relatively forensic Science is now very important field. It has already acquired its importance in the country. There is always scope when it comes to working in Forensic State Labs, and Central Forensic Labs, IB, CBI, State and Centre Police, Banks, Other Cooperate Institutes, Mental Health Facilities, Consultants, Private Detectives, and, of course, Teaching. Geeta University offers B.Sc. Forensic and M.Sc. Forensic Science. Geeta University (GU), provides programme-based training and intermediate specialists in various areas of intelligence used in crime investigations and evidence analysis. Integrated Science and medical training, allows students to be exposed to the advanced technology needed in this modern profession. Highly experienced faculty excellent in terms of their educational background, research and teaching. By choosing to study forensic Science at GU, you will be choosing an exclusive, research-based and application-focused programme that will expose you to cutting edge technologies required in this thriving profession. With us, you will get: Optimal Training via Workshops & Interactions with Eminent Forensic Experts Globally Comparable, Industry Oriented Curriculum Mandatory Dissertation Project in the last semester Flexibility to choose elective for specialisation in the final semester Well-equipped laboratories with the latest instruments.

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A trained forensic scientist may hire by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) & Intelligence Bureau (IB). You can also work as a freelancer as forensic scientists specializing in one segment can be paid much. You can also work as a legal counselor after gaining experience as a Forensic Scientist. Being LPU alumni, I can share the information about this course. Forensic Science department-specific Highlights in Lovely Professional University are mentioned below, The Forensic Science domain promises to create a research and placement oriented environment. The department regularly works on student research projects with novel ideas of applied value. The highlights include: 1) Faculty: Highly experienced faculty excellent in terms of their educational background, research, and teaching. 2) Fields of study: Forensic Chemistry Forensic Toxicology, Forensic Anthropology, Ballistics, Explosives, Forensic Biology Serology, DNA, Fingerprinting and Questioned Documents, Cyber 3) Thrust Areas of research: Analysis of drugs by conventional and modern techniques, security feature analysis, Fingerprinting analysis, studies on dentures for disaster victim identification, and forensic wildlife analysis.

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The various career prospects in this field are Research posts in several government. Institute And Private companies Teaching posts in Colleges. Research fellowships in India and abroad. Jobs in forensic Science labs etc. Forensic Science is a specially designed programme to produce highly competent professionals in the field, keeping in mind the continuously increasing demand of trained professionals in this area. The programme not only emphasizes on in-depth learning but also on thorough lab training including dissertations/ projects under competent guides. LPU is a well renowned university, providing quality education, innovative pedagogy and unbeatable placements both national and international. LPU provides a great academic exposure to its students. It provides a chance to the students to attend guest lectures or workshops, so that they get to learn as much as they can. The students also work on live projects, so that they are able to apply their knowledge to practical settings. It is one of the few that has embraced international practices when it comes to designing a curriculum.

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One of my known is in LPU in the same course. Reviews are pretty good. But you need to be wise. Take your decision by yourself. She told me the Forensic Science domain promises to create a research and placement oriented environment. The department regularly works on student research projects with novel ideas of applied value. They have highly experienced faculty excellent in terms of their educational background, research and teaching. Fields of study: Forensic Chemistry, Forensic Toxicology, Forensic Anthropology, Ballistics, Explosives, Forensic Biology, Serology, DNA, Fingerprinting and Questioned Documents. The course is a perfect blend of theory as well as practical, which ensures that a student becomes well versed in the nuances of the subject. The faculty includes some of the best from their fields. Plus, there are regular guest lectures as well as placement opportunities at LPU. The labs too are equipped with the latest apparatus and technology to ensure students can stay up to date with industry standards. Students use to do analysis of drugs by conventional and modern techniques, security feature analysis, Fingerprinting analysis, studies on dentures for disaster victim identification and forensic wildlife analysis. Unique features: Involvement of multidisciplinary areas, such as Pharmaceutical analysis, biochemistry, Biotechnology, chemistry and many more along with forensic structural engineering, makes it very challenging. Academic tasks such as Class Participation, Design Problem, Term Paper, Assignment, Live examples, AV-aids. Test and Quiz based on various competitive examinations, Case studies on Current research scenario, moot court sessions and CSI activities. The curriculum of the programme is designed according the industry requirements. The curriculum of the programme is updated time to time in order to be in same pace with industry. Various Guest Lectures by the Industry Experts, Projects in collaboration with industry, Internships to engage students deeply in hands on real-life situations. Career Prospects: Lectureship in College, Junior/senior research fellow, Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), Central government. Forensic Sciences Labs, Hospitals, Private Detective Agencies, Dope testing labs, CSIR Labs, pathology labs, agriculture, quality assurance divisions in industries, Self Employed (Establishing small scale industries Production and manufacturing of various CSI kits), Private Consultants for giving Expert opinions.

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Have you seen crime thrillers, murder mysteries, and suspense movies and found yourself intrigued watching a forensic team of experts? Have their thoughtful expressions, their gloved hands moving about collecting crucial evidence from the crime scenes, inspired you to be like them? At LPU you need to have 60 percent aggregate marks in class 12 with either medical or nonmedical or equivalent. B.Sc. (Forensic Sciences) M.Sc. (Forensic Sciences) Ph.D. (Forensic Sciences) [Full Time] Ph.D. (Forensic Sciences) [Part Time] It deals with a theoretical and practical background in all the areas of criminalistics which demonstrates proficiencies in laboratory skills like forensic molecular Biology forensic Chemistry and toxicology. It aims to make the student understand and apply the basic concepts of forensic Biology Chemistry and toxicology in forensic sciences. Make adept to perform procedures as per laboratory standards in the area of forensic toxicology, fingerprint examination, and DNA analysis to propose solutions for criminal offense investigation. Enable the student to apply the fundamentals of basic sciences, fingerprint, questioned document examination, and DNA fingerprinting technique. Impart a basic understanding of criminal law and legal procedures to investigate the criminal offenses The gives a detailed knowledge of forensic Chemistry Forensic Toxicology, Forensic Anthropology, Ballistics, Explosives, Forensic Biology Serology, DNA, Fingerprinting and Questioned Documents, Cyber Thrust Areas of research: Analysis of drugs by conventional and modern techniques, security feature analysis, Fingerprinting analysis, studies on dentures for disaster victim identification, and forensic wildlife analysis. Having a degree in forensics one is eligible to apply for the job of lectureship, a job in the armed forces and central investigative agencies, hospitals, and pathology labs. Forensic engineers as Legal counselors. Forensic expert. Forensic scientist. Crime scene investigator. Teacher/Professor. Crime reporter. Forensic engineer The curriculum is well-equipped with courses as per the recruitment demands of the government and private sectors. Also, the fosters research and higher degrees. Laboratory courses every semester are offered to develop practical skills in students. Interpretation of experimental studies during the course enhances students' capabilities for research and higher studies.

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