We have grown up in a generation where crime shows are very much appreciated. The work of the forensic experts captivated us. Many people are drawn towards human anatomy and study of forensic science.

1. A look at career avenues for students in
Forensic Science
We have grown up in a generation where crime shows
are very much appreciated. The work of the forensic
experts captivated us. Many people are drawn towards
human anatomy and study of forensic science.
We have grown up in a generation where crime shows are very
much appreciated. The work of the forensic experts captivated us.
Many people are drawn towards human anatomy and study of
forensic science. The study of forensic science also known as
criminalistics is used everywhere around the world to enforce
criminal laws and regulations to protect public health and to resolve
civil disputes. India has 28 states and 7 Central Forensic
Science Laboratories, 29 Fingerprint Bureaus, several
Regional Forensic Science Laboratories and District
Mobile Forensic units.

2. India also has an advanced Centre for DNA Fingerprinting
and Diagnostics (CDFD) and the Centre for Cellular and
Molecular Biology (CCMB), Central Forensic Science
Laboratory (CFSL) which facilitates DNA Profiling. The country
also has private sectors at several places providing opportunities in
the field of forensic science. Even with so many opportunities in the
field of criminalistics in India, there are only 0.33 forensic scientists
per 0.1 million population whereas the foreign countries have 20 to
50 scientists per 0.1 million population. The need for forensic
scientists is immense everywhere in the country and in the world.
India has over 80 colleges and universities dedicated to forensic
science and there are endless opportunities in this field for the ones
who find themselves to be forensic enthusiasts. Here are some of
the career scopes for the students in this field.
Crime Scene Investigator (CSI)
Students wanting to have a career in this field should at least have a
bachelor's degree, mostly a master's degree is preferable. One
should have a degree in the field of science and criminal justice. The
role of a Crime Scene Investigator (CSI) is to conduct analysis,
help in investigating crime scenes, work with body parts and many
more. A CSI should be active on holidays, weekends and should be
able to work on long shifts.
Forensic Ballistics Expert
A ballistic expert is basically a firearm examiner who is trained in
criminal justice. The duty of a ballistic expert is to collect and
analyse evidence on live ammunition, bullet fragments, firearms
and other tools associated with it. Another work of a ballistic expert
is finding out the point of origin of fire rounds, examining if a gun
was fired recently, identifying the type of bullet and more. Students
wanting to pursue a career in this field should hold a bachelor

3. degree in forensic science and should have knowledge in
Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry. Apart from this, having
a background in human anatomy and biology is a compulsory
necessity.
Forensic DNA Analyst
A DNA analyst plays a vital role in the field of Forensic Science. The
work of the DNA analyst is to examine the samples of victims,
suspects, and various people as it helps in identifying whether the
given person was present at the crime scene or not; DNA results are
more accurate than fingerprint testing. A career in this field should
be taken by students who are passionate and determined. Students
should have at least a 4-Year Degree course having educational
qualification in one of the streams. The fields that one can gain
qualification in order to become a DNA Analyst is biology,
Criminalistics, Biochemistry, Genetics, Chemistry and
others.
Lie Detector Examiner
Students wanting to pursue a career as a polygraph examiner
should have a degree in psychology, law enforcement or
criminal justice. The work of a lie detector examiner includes
conducting lie detector examinations, working with investigators,
testifying in court and many more. Students interested in
criminology can pursue a career in this field.
Digital Forensic Expert
To become a digital forensics expert, students should have a
bachelor's degree in one of these courses like computer
engineering, applied mathematics, cybersecurity
information technology, and many others. To have a superior
position in this field a master's degree is required. Due to an
increase in cases in cybercrimes, there is a great demand for digital
forensics experts. The work of digital forensics includes analysing

4. information in investigations and solving crimes related to
computers. Their profile also includes tracing sources of computer
attacks, recovering lost or stolen data and other works.
Note: As the career scope of criminalistics is vast, the students
can get employed in Hospitals, Academic Institutions,
Forensic Laboratories, Pharmaceutical MNCs, Detective
Offices, Nursing Homes and so many other Government
and Private agencies. Both Government and Private sectors
offer a lot of opportunities because of the increasing number of
criminals and crime rate in the country and in the world. There is
also endless scope for students who wish to have their own forensic
practice & forensic service office.