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What is the job opportunity after persuing degree in forensic science?


Navaneeth G Krishnan 4th Jan, 2019
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Niharika Moturu 4th Jan, 2019

Hello Navaneeth..

Thanks for contacting Careers360..

After the completion of B. Sc forensic science it is recommended that you go for M. Sc forensic science.
You’ll be acquiring knowledge at a higher level than what you studied during your bachelor’s degree, and the course will help you develop the necessary skills for your field of work.
With a postgraduate qualification on your CV, securing a good graduate job is more likely, and the possibility of attracting a higher salary is increased. This will leave you feeling confident that the time and money invested in your postgraduate education was worth it.
Eligibility criteria for pursuing M. Sc forensic science in most of the top universities is pass with 60% aggregate marks in B. Sc. (Forensic Science or Biology or Physics or Chemistry or Biochemistry or Microbiology or Biotechnology) or B. Pharm. or MBBS or BDS or BHMS and you might have to qualify some entrance test depending upon the university you choose.
Career Prospects of M. Sc forensic sciences are:
Medical examiners offices, Crime laboratories, Police departments, Hospital and chemical laboratories, To teach at Different forensic science institutes, Prosecution attorneys and criminal defense, Pharmaceutical industries.
But the most important thing is that you should choose the best university or institute for pursuing your master’s which offer good placements and offers you good practical and industrial exposure like:

  • Lovely Professional University-Punjab,
  • Bundelkhand University,
  • IFS India Education Department,
  • Amity Institute of Forensic Sciences and few others.

All the best:)

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