OVERVIEW
M.Sc. Degree in Forensic Sciences
The M.Sc. Forensic Science course provides students with education, training, experiences and information that will broaden their understanding of the field of Forensic Science and crime scene investigations. A concurrent goal of the course is to develop observational, organizational and cognitive skills so as to be able to integrate their experiences and knowledge to solve problems.
A series of practical activities utilizing skills such as fingerprinting, fiber analysis, crime scene preservation, teeth prints, lip prints, evidence collection and other investigations will be offered to the students.
Students will also be exposed to research and presenttheir researchstudies, famous crimes and write research papers to show their understanding of the crime and the processes used to solve it. The Forensic Science course in RBU MohaliPb.engages the students in experimentation, personal observation and hands on learning with special attention tonote taking, reading and sharingeducational films, as well as commercial films, related to forensic science. The course educates the students to use facts, logic and objective thinking, as opposed to emotions, feelings and subjective assumptions in solving crimes and problems.
ELIGIBILITY:
Graduation in any science subject (Botany, Zoology, Chemistry, Forensic Sciences, Physics, Anatomy, Mathematics etc.)
Career Prospect
Various Fields/Areas of work for Forensic Science Post Graduates
- Forensic Scientists in state and central forensic labs
- Research Scientists
- Teaching : Colleges and Universities
- Investigating officers
- Private practice
- Forensic Entrepreneurship
- Associate-ship with lawyers
- Banks & Insurance companies
- Freelance forensic professionals
- Investigative Journalism
Career Options after M.Sc Forensic Science
- Forensic Officer
- Mobile Forensic Units
- Scientific Assistant
- Scientific Officer
- Senior Scientific Assistant
- Assistant Chemical Analyzer
- Forensic Professionals (CFSLs)
- Forensic Science Labs
- Teaching at colleges, universities and academic institutions
- Working with private labs
- Food and beverages industry
- Pharmaceutical companies
- Drug testing
- Chemical testing labs
- Food testing labs
- Narcotics labs
- Pathology labs
- Research institutes