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Subject: B.Sc in Forensic Science
Date: 11-May-2009
 
Question: I have completed my 2nd PUC and now I'm interested in Forensic Science. What should I choose now?
 
Answer: There is plenty of opportunity for forensic scientist in foreign countries as well. The foreign land job prospectus includes working as a medical examiner, crime scene examiner, crime laboratory analyst as well as a forensic engineer. Forensic scientists also work to produce psychological profiles of the causes, methods and consequences of crimes.

In India you will be able to find institutes that offer undergraduate and graduate programs in different branches of forensic sciences. You can even pursue your doctorate in one of the branches of forensic sciences.

Some institutes which offer courses in forensic sciences are:

  • Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Narayan National Institute of Criminology and Forensic Science, Delhi
  • Dr.Harisingh Gour Vishwa Vidyalaya, Gour Nagar, Sagar, Madhya Pradesh - 470 003
  • Forensic Sciences Department, "Forensic House", 30-A, Kamarajar Salai, Mylapore, Chennai 600004
  • University of Delhi, Delhi 110007
  • Anna University, Chennai 600025
  • Institute of Criminology & Forensic Science, 4-E Jhandewalan Extn, Rani Jhansi Road, New Delhi 110056
  • University of Lucknow, Badshah Bagh, Lucknow- 226007
  • Central Forensic Science Laboratory, Hyderabad, CFIs Complex, Ramanathapur, Hyderabad 500013
  • Central Forensic Science Laboratory, Chandigarh, CFIs Complex, Sector 36A, Chandigarh 160036
  • Central Forensic Laboratory, Kolkata, CFIs Complex, 30 Gorachand Road, Kolkata 700014

All the best
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