Forensic Scientist

BSc in Forensic Science, Eligibility: XII science

P.G. Diploma in Forensic Science (1 year), Eligibility BSc with Physics / Chemistry / Botany / Zoology / Microbiology / Biotechnology / Forensic Science / Biochemistry / Pharma and possessing degrees in Medical Sciences, such as, MBBS / BHMS / BAMS / BDS.

P.G. Diploma in Digital and Cyber Forensics & Related Laws (1 year), Eligibility: Bachelor degree such as, B.Sc. IT / Computer Science / Bioinformatics; B. Sc. with Statistics / Mathematics / Electronics as a special subject at final year (Honors); BCS / BCA, Engineering degree (B.E. / B. Tech) in Computer Science / Information Technology / Electronics / Telecommunication / Electronics and Telecommunication.

MSc Forensic Sciences, Eligibility: BSc with Physics / Chemistry / Botany / Zoology / Microbiology / Biotechnology / Forensic Science / Biochemistry / Pharma and possessing degrees in Medical Sciences, such as, MBBS / BHMS / BAMS / BDS.

M. Phil and Phd courses are also available.

Course fee at Government colleges is very low. Institute of Forensic Science, Mumbai charges around Rs 6000 per year for its B.Sc. course. The fee for M.Sc Course is around 13,000 per year.

Scholarships

The Bureau of Police Research & Development offers a number of Fellowships for aspiring individuals in the field of crime scene investigation and forensic science. Information about the same is given below -

Areas in which fellowships are extended – a number of areas in criminology

Eligibility criteria for availing fellowship – M.Sc and must have qualified in Council of Scientific and Industrial Research entrance test which is conducted by University Grants Commission. Should also have enrolled for PhD course in criminology No of fellowships offered – 6 Duration of fellowship – 3 years 

1. Institute of Forensic Science, Mumbai

• BSc in Forensic Science & Digital Forensics

• P.G. Diploma in Forensic Science & Related Laws

• P.G. Diploma in Digital and Cyber Forensics & Related Laws

2. Gujarat Forensic Science University

• Msc Forensic Science

• MS Digital Forensic and Information Assurance

• PG Diploma in Forensic Accounting

• PG Diploma in Finger Print Science

• PG Diploma in Forensic Document Examination

Behavioral Science:

• P G Diploma in Forensic Psychology

• M Phil Clinical Psychology

• M Phil Fornsic Psychology

• Masters in Applied Psychology

• PG Diploma in Hospital Management

Research and Development:

• Masters in Forensic Pharmacy

• Masters Foresnic Nano Technology

• Nano Engineering

3. Lok nayak Jayprakash Narayan National Institute of Criminology and Forensic Science  New Delhi ( GGS Ip University)

• M.Sc Forensic science

• MA Criminology

4. The University of Mysore

• M.Sc in Criminology and Forensic Science

• M.Phil in Forensic Science and Correctional Administration

5. Osmania University, Hyderabad

• MSc in Forensic Science

6. LNJN National Institute of Criminology and Forensic Science (NICFS) affiliated with Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, Delhi.

• MSc Forensic Science

• MA Criminology

7. Panjab University, Chandigarh

• MSc Forensic Science & Criminology

8. Pt. Ravishankar Shukla University

• Msc Forensic Science

• PhD Forensic Science

• Post Graduate Diploma in Criminology & Forensic Science

9. Amity Institute of Behavioural Health and Applied Sciences, Noida

• BSc Forensic Science

• MSc Forensic Science

• Ph.D Forensic Science University of Delhi Certificate Course in Forensic Science

10. Government Institute of Forensic Science, Aurangabad

• BSc Forensic Science ( 50 seats) (5 seats for outside Maharashtra students, admission through class 12th marks PCB/ PCM) 

• PG Diploma in Forensic Science & Related Law

• PG Diploma in Digital & Cyber Forensic Science & Related Law

11. Bundelkhand University, Jhansi

• BSc and MSc courses in forensic science

12. Dr. Harisingh Gour University, Sagar

• MSc Forensic Science

• Ph.D. Programme in Forensic Science

  11. Institute of Forensic Science Mumbai 

• BSc and MSc courses in forensic science

Nanyong Technological University, Singapore Offers Online course on Forensic Science. It is a short duration course aimed at explaining the principles and techniques used by Forensic Scientists.