Forensic science covers a wide range of scientific disciplines and is one of the higherstudy options for science graduates, which leads to a career as a forensic scientist. To become a forensic scientist, one has to obtain a Master’s degree in forensic science. Few universities in India offer this course. Some of the universities also conduct courses in forensic science and criminology, criminology and criminal justice, etc at the postgraduate level.
Those who complete MSc/ MA programmes in Forensic Science and Criminology or obtain a PhD in the relevant field can find jobs with law enforcement agencies, police departments and other investigative services of the Government. Forensic scientists can get jobs in Intelligence Bureau (IB) Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and forensic laboratories. Those who qualify in the JRF / lectureship examination could seek jobs as lecturers.
Forensic Science is offered by many universities in India at the Master’s degree level, often along with criminology (or criminal science). While the entry requirement for the MSc course is a degree in science, a graduate in any branch is admitted in MA courses.
Following are some of the universities offering M.Sc./MA in Forensic Science / Criminology:
• Dr B R Ambedkar University, Agra - MSc (Forensic Science)
• Dr Harisingh Gour University, Sagar - M.Sc. (Criminology), MA (Criminal & Forensic Science)
• Karnataka University, Dharwar - M.A. (Criminology & Forensic Science)
• University of Mysore - M.A. (Criminology & Forensic Science)
• Osmania University, Hyderabad - M.Sc. (Forensic Science in collaboration with Andhra Pradesh State Forensic Science Laboratory)
• Punjabi University, Patiala - M.Sc. (Forensic Science)
• Bundelkhand University, Jhansi - M.Sc. (Forensic Science & Criminology)
• National Institute of Criminology & M.A. Criminology
• Forensic Science, New Delhi - M.Sc. Forensic Science
• Banaras Hindu University - Varanasi - M.A. Criminology
• Manonmaniam Sundaranar University - Tirunelveli - M.Sc. Criminology
& Criminal Justice Science.
• Department of Forensic Science, Mylapore, Chennai
Those who complete MSc/ MA programmes in Forensic Science and Criminology or obtain a PhD in the relevant field can find jobs with law enforcement agencies, police departments and other investigative services of the Government. Forensic scientists can get jobs in Intelligence Bureau (IB) Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and forensic laboratories. Those who qualify in the JRF / lectureship examination could seek jobs as lecturers.
Forensic Science is offered by many universities in India at the Master’s degree level, often along with criminology (or criminal science). While the entry requirement for the MSc course is a degree in science, a graduate in any branch is admitted in MA courses.
Following are some of the universities offering M.Sc./MA in Forensic Science / Criminology:
• Dr B R Ambedkar University, Agra - MSc (Forensic Science)
• Dr Harisingh Gour University, Sagar - M.Sc. (Criminology), MA (Criminal & Forensic Science)
• Karnataka University, Dharwar - M.A. (Criminology & Forensic Science)
• University of Mysore - M.A. (Criminology & Forensic Science)
• Osmania University, Hyderabad - M.Sc. (Forensic Science in collaboration with Andhra Pradesh State Forensic Science Laboratory)
• Punjabi University, Patiala - M.Sc. (Forensic Science)
• Bundelkhand University, Jhansi - M.Sc. (Forensic Science & Criminology)
• National Institute of Criminology & M.A. Criminology
• Forensic Science, New Delhi - M.Sc. Forensic Science
• Banaras Hindu University - Varanasi - M.A. Criminology
• Manonmaniam Sundaranar University - Tirunelveli - M.Sc. Criminology
& Criminal Justice Science.
• Department of Forensic Science, Mylapore, Chennai
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