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

1. Be a forensic expert
The study of forensic science is used everywhere around the
world to enforce criminal laws and regulations. A career in
this field can be lucrative, says DR RANA SINGH
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 37 States and seven central forensic science labs,
29 fingerprint bureaus, several regional forensic science
labs and district mobile forensic units.
We also have an advanced Centre for DNA Fingerprinting and
Diagnostics and the Centre for Cellular and Molecular
Biology and Central Forensic Science Laboratory which
facilitates DNA profiling. The country also has private sectors at
several places providing opportunities in this field.

2. Even with so many opportunities in the field of criminalistics in
India, there are only 0.33 forensic scientists per 0.1 million
population. The need for forensic scientists is immense. Here are
the opportunities in this field.
Crime Scene Investigator: 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.
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 degree in forensic
science and have knowledge in Maths, Physics and Chemistry.
A background in human anatomy and biology is compulsory.
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
four-year degree having educational qualification in one of the
streams. The fields that one can gain qualification in order to
become a DNA analyst are biology, criminalistics, biochemistry,
genetics and chemistry.

3. 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.
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 information in investigations and solving crimes related
to computers.
As the career scope of criminalistics is vast, the students can get
employed in hospitals, institutes, forensic labs,
pharmaceutical MNCs and Government and private
agencies. There are endless opportunities for those who wish to
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