Which course option is better: B.Pharm or Forensic science?

Hi Vishakha, Pharmacy is always a relevant subject and with a professional qualification in the same you can join many Pharmaceutical companies such as Affymetrix Inc., Centre for Entrepreneurship Research, Dkit Confidential, DirectMax Studio, Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, Johnson Controls, NYC Teaching Fellows, Pfizer and Ranbaxy Laboratories. You can consider doing a Masters in Pharmacy after your undergraduate degree if you are interested in pursuing a career in research. Forensic Science has opportunities world wide both in government and private departments and in places where private detective agencies are allowed. Forensic graduates can find employment with law enforcement agencies, police, legal system and in the investigative services of the government and also private agencies. They can also work as teachers in institutes that conduct courses in this subject. Opportunities for forensic scientists exist in government organisations such as the Intelligence Bureau (IB), the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and as investigative officers in the crime cells of state police forces. Forensic experts essentially work in forensic labs and sometimes even in large private detective agencies to establish the link between the criminal and the crime. Career Options There are variety of options for forensic professionals. They can specialise in subjects as varied as medicine, engineering, fingerprinting, insect study, languages, geology etc. Crime Scene Investigation: Scene investigation involves issues such as security, prevention of contamination, locating and collecting relevant items of evidence, interpretation of evidence and possible reconstruction of the event. Scenes can range from a relatively simple house break to a fire in a multi-storey building or a city bombing. Qualification required: Diploma in Forensic Investigation or Degree in Forensic Investigation or Degree in Analytical Chemistry. Forensic Pathology/ Medicine: Forensic pathologists determine the time and cause of death in cases of suspected murder or suicide. This involves post mortem examinations of deaths reported to determine the cause and the manner of death. (i.e. sudden and unexpected deaths or deaths due to accident or injury, suicide or homicide). Qualification required: Medical degree (MBBS) with M.D or appropriate post-graduate qualifications in Forensic Science.

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