B.Sc. in Forensic Sciences is a 3- year graduate course which involves the application of scientific knowledge to the investigation of crimes. Professionals in this discipline apply their knowledge of science to analyze the evidence found at a crime scene. Analysis could involve anything from an object at the crime scene, to soil, blood stains, saliva, body fluids, bones, fingerprints, DNA profiling, recovering data from computers, researching new techniques/ technology etc.
Such professionals generally work in a lab and the deduced results and findings are then used to help solve cases and catch criminals.
requirements
Completion of Intermediate (12 years of school education) in Science stream.
Admission to the course is mostly entrance exam based.
Physics, Chemistry, Biology and/or Mathematics as the subjects of study.
Why Bsc Forensic Science
Technical skill can be developed through the curriculum. However, intelligence and aptitude required in solving a crime by viewing it from various angles needs to be developed by the student through practical exposure. Good academic skills with fundamental knowledge of various fields of science are necessary.
The field also demands an eye for detail, strong analytical skills and keen observation. The ability to work with experts from other fields such as Psychology, Social Science and Statistics is a must. Ideal candidates would be comfortable working both indoors and outdoors.
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