This presentation covers career opportunities in Forensic Sciences, what they do, study paths, career prospects and why you should consider career in this area.

1. Career in
Forensic Sciences
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U n l o c k y o u r p o t e n t i a l

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Forensic scientists use various principles of science to
collect, analyze and detect potential evidence found at
a crime scene which can aid in legal investigations and
solving of crimes. Forensic scientists either go to the
crime scene where they collect evidence themselves or
have a laboratory role where they analyze all evidence
brought to them.
Forensic scientists apply chemistry, biology and
mathematical techniques to the examine potential
evidence at a crime scene that may assist in legal
investigations.
Career in Forensic Sciences
What Forensic Scientists Do?
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STUDY LEVEL
SOCIAL IMPACT
GROWTH
ROI
EARNING
INDIA/
ABOARD
STABILITY
HIGH
HIGH
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DERATE
MODERATE
BOTH
LOW
MODERATE
UG/PG

3. Conduct identification of drugs, plant residues,
firearms and ammunition, chemicals and physical
and chemical evidences from crime scene
Examine human and biological material from
victims and suspects through DNA profiling
Detect and help recover fingerprints, footprints,
marks from tires and other tracks
Keep in constant contact and provide advice to
investigators, scientists and pathologists across a
wide range of disciplines
Produce scientific and accurate reports in
courts and to investigating officers to help in
investigations and trials of a case.
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ACTIVITIES They DO?

4. HOSPITALS CRIME
LABORATORIES
LAW
ENFORCEMENT
FEDERAL
AGENCIES
Industries They Work
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5. What they do?
Drug identification
DNA profiling
Finger prints
Analyze recordings
Enhance marks and tracks
Document examinations
Forensic ballistics

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What is needed?
Emotional fortitude
Intellectual Curiosity
High ethical standards
An Eye for Detail
Analytical skills
Communication skills
Computer skills
Accuracy
Research Skills
Personality TraitsAptitude Traits

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Diploma
UG
Study Paths
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PG
Diploma in Forensic Entomology
Diploma in Forensic Science and Criminology
Diploma in Cyber Crime
B.Sc. Forensic Sciences
B.A. Criminology and Police Administration
Post Graduate in Forensic Sciences
MA Criminology
MSc. Forensic Sciences
MD Forensic medicine

8. Institutes Program Duration Program Name Selection Basis
Bundelkhand University 2 years M.Sc Forensic Sciences 10+2, BVSc with minimum 60%
1-2 years Certification courses 10+2, (PCBE) with 60%, BVSc
10+22 years
3 years, 2 years, 2 years
3 years, 3 years, 2 years, 2
years, 2 semesters
2 years
2 years
M.Sc Forensic Sciences
B.Sc. (H) Forensic ScienceM.Sc. Fo-
rensic Science
Ph.D. Biotechnology
M.Sc. Forensic Science
B.A. CriminologyB.Sc. Forensic Scien-
ceM.Sc. Forensic ScienceM.A. Criminol-
ogyPh.D. Forensic Science
M.Sc. Criminology & Criminal Justice
ScienceM.Sc. Cyber Forensics & Infor-
mation Security
M.A./M.Sc. CriminologyM.Sc. Foren-
sic Science
Entrance test AIPVT
Entrance test AIPVT
10+2
10+2 (PCBE)
IFS India Education Department, Pune
Dr. Bhim Rao Amedkar University, Agra
Amity Institute of Forensic Sciences, Noida
Osmania University, Hyderabad
Dr. Hari Singh Gour University, Sagar
University of Madras, Chennai
LNJN NICFS, Delhi
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Top Institutes in India

9. Country Institutes Program Name Selection Basis
University of Mississippi in Oxford, MS
University of Central Florida in Orlando,
FL
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UK
Australia
BSc in Forensic Chemistry SAT or ACT, TOEFL or IELTS
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SAT or ACT and IELTS, TOEFL
BSc and MS forensics sciences
BSc in Forensic Science
M.S. in Biomedical Forensic Sciences
and M.S. in Forensic Anthropology
Master program
Master program
MS Biomedical Forensic Science
MS Forensic Science
BS/MS Forensic Science
B.A. (Hons) Forensic ScienceB.Sc.
((Hons) Forensic Science
B.A. (Hons) Forensic ScienceB.A.
Criminology & Criminal Justice
TOEFL, CELOP and WES transcript
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Loyola University in New Orleans, LA
Boston University, MA
California Forensic Science Institute, CA
Michigan State University
BU School of Medicine
UIC
Virginia Commonwealth University
Trent University
Griffith University
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10. A wide range of job options in forensic science
It is an extremely satisfying job as it helps to solve
crimes and in the proper flow of justice
The work environment is exciting if you like new
unexpected situations
Better pay scale with time
Career Realities
PROS
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It is a bit risky if not got a job as most jobs are
government jobs which limits employability options.
The work conditions are stressful and require long hours
of work which can take a toll on the forensic scientist
Since most of the job requirements revolve around
a crime scene it which may at times be emotionally
draining.
CONS
Career Realities

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