Forensic Science Courses Eligibility Criteria

Will you please provide the Eligibility Criteria required for the Forensic Science Courses ?

[Kiran Chandar]

Forensic Science is a field which is primarily deals with the application of scientific principles for the investigation of crime.

Forensic Pathology / Medicine - It deals with the time and cause of death in cases of suspected murder or suicide. Qualification: MBBS with M.D or appropriate post-graduate qualifications in Forensic Science.

Forensic Anthropology
Qualification: A Ph.D in anthropology with an emphasis on the study of human osteology and anatomy or a MBBS with appropriate post-graduate qualifications.

Forensic Psychology and Psychiatry Qualification: MBBS with appropriate post-graduate qualifications.

Forensic Dentistry (Odontology)
Qualification: Degree in Dentistry

Forensic Chemistry
Qualification: Science degree with a major in analytical, applied or forensic chemistry.

Toxicology
Qualification: Science degree with a major in chemistry or biochemistry.

Clinical Forensic Medicine
Qualification: MBBS with appropriate post-graduate qualifications.

To take up a masters course in forensic science applicanys need to be a graduate preferably with a first division in Physics, chemistry, zoology, botany, biochemistry, microbiology, B.pharm, BDS or applied science.

To become a specialist in post-mortems applicants needs an MBBS degree and then go for an MD in Forensic Science.

Forensic Science Courses in India includes all or few of these –
Criminal Law and Procedure.
Principles of Criminology.
Juvenile Delinquency Lab.
Police Administration and Investigation Lab.

Forensic Science Colleges in India
Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Narayan National Institute of Criminology and Forensic Science, Delhi.
University of Delhi, Delhi - 110007.
Anna University, Chennai - 600025.
Gujarat Forensic Sciences University
Dr. Harisingh Gour Vishwa Vidyalaya, Gour Nagar, Sagar, Madhya Pradesh - 470003.
Bundelkhand University (institute of forensic science and criminology)
Panjabi University (department of forensic science