Forensic science , also known as criminalistics, is the application of science to criminal and civil laws, mainly—on the criminal side—during criminal investigation, as governed by the legal standards of admissible evidence and criminal procedure.

Courses in Forensic Science

The following are the courses in the stream of Forensic Science:

• Bachelor of Science in Forensic Science
• Master of Science in Forensic Sciences
• PG Diploma in Forensic Science
• Ph.D. in Forensic Science
• M.Phil. in Forensic Science

Specialization Courses Offered

The following are the specialization courses offered in Forensic Science:

• Forensic Biology
• Forensic Serology
• Forensic Ballistics
• Forensic Chemistry
• Forensic Botany
• Forensic Entomology
• Forensic Toxicology
• Forensic Psychology
• Clinical Forensic Medicine
• Cytology

Fees of Courses in Forensic Science

Different colleges have different fee structures for the various courses provided in the field of Forensic Science.

• Bachelor’s course in Forensic Science is a three-year course with average fees ranging from INR 30,000 to 2,00,000.
• Master’s course in Forensic Science is a 2-year course with the average fees ranging from INR 20,000 to 2,00,000.
• Ph.D. in Forensic Science is a three-year course with average fees charged ranging from 45,000 to 1,50,000.

Career in Forensic Science

The following are career options in Forensic Science:

• Forensic Expert
• Investigative Officers
• Crime Scene Investigator
• Forensic Scientist
• Teacher/Professors
• Law Consultant
• Crime Reporter
• Forensic Engineer
• Handwriting Expert
• Fingerprint Expert
• Forensic Linguists
• Forensic Chemists
• Forensic Pathologists
• Forensic  Anthropologists
• Forensic Geologists
• Forensic Photographer