Forensic Science

Department

Paramedical Sciences

Campus

Shimla University

Semester

Fall 2023

Forensic Science at APGSU offers bachelor’s and master’s course which focuses on promoting research and creative activities of students and faculties. The course prepares students for a variety of positions and careers, including forensic scientist, crime scene investigator, forensic expert, and customs agent, among others. It also includes exposure to real life situations through internships and research projects included in the curriculum.

The scientific method of obtaining and interpreting knowledge about the past is known as forensic science. A fundamental skill taught in a forensics school is risk analysis, which candidates can both at their personal and professional lives. Attention to detail and critical thinking, analytical observation, and an eye for detail are some of the additional talents required of suitable aspirants for the course, and they are valuable in all aspects of life. These abilities aid pupils in problem-solving by critically analysing the numerous ramifications of a single action.

Law experts, forensic experts, forensic scientists, laboratories in charge, cyber forensic experts, Forensic Psychiatrists, crime scene investigators, crime scene analysts, custom agents and other positions are available to Master of Science in Forensic Science graduates.

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The term “forensic” is derived from the Latin phrase “before the forum.” Serology, criminalities, digital/computational, chemical and poisons, archaeology, engineering, optometry, and geology are some of the subdivisions of forensic science. The course teaches aspirants how to recognise risky scenarios where a crime could occur, such as cyber security, and how to avoid digital attacks before they occur. Handwriting analysis can also be utilised in marriage counselling and to assist people in deciding on a professional route.

Criteria

Pass with 50% (GEN)/ 45% (SC/ST) aggregate marks in 10+2 or equivalent (with Physics, Mathematics and Chemistry/Biotechnology/Biology) subject to valid score in JEE(Main).

Career opportunities

There are endless opportunities in this field because the reckless amount of crimes is happening in our society. So, job opportunities in the field of forensic science are also endless. Forensic experts are hired by private investigation agencies, security agencies, consultancies, law firms and detective agencies. If you want to be self-employed, you may start your own agency or consultancy service. Whereas in the Government sector, Police Department, Government Forensic Laboratories, Income Tax Department, Commercial Tax Department, Crime Branch, Armed Forces, Government Hospitals, Government Banks, Finance Institutes etc. hire forensic science graduates. Here is a list of some of the job positions that a B.Sc.

Forensic Science graduate can apply for: Crime Laboratory Analyst Forensic Serologist Forensic Architect Forensic Odontologist Forensic Psychiatrist Forensic Toxicologist Forensic Engineer A trained forensic scientist may be hired by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) & Intelligence Bureau (IB). You can also work as a freelancer forensic scientist. You can also work as a legal counsellor after gaining experience as a Forensic Scientist. The average annual salary offered in the country to successful graduates of the course lies between INR 1 and 5 lacs. Successful graduates can also go in for higher education by pursuing M.Sc. Forensic Sciences, MD Forensic Science (after MBBS) or PhD (Research in the area of interest).