Career in Criminology and Forensic Science



Sometimes an investigation scene in a movie or a book may have hooked your interest and you might have pictured yourself in that situation. Forensic Science is the best profession for those who have a love for solving crimes and are passionate about applying natural science.

Forensic Science is simply defined as the application of various scientific fields for the purpose of solving some legal scenes or issues. Anyone with a good problem-solving skill can get into this field easily.

Forensic science, a crucial element of the modern day judicial system, applies scientific principles to crime investigation. Forensic scientists utilize modern technology and knowledge from a variety of disciplines to analyze crime scene data, and convert it into legally acceptable evidence. Forensic science is not limited to just crime scenes, but encompasses all aspects of the judicial system.

Job Profiles
Ø  Private Detectives
Ø  Crime Investigators
Ø  Crime Scene Analyst
Ø  Crime Laboratory Analyst
Ø  F.B.I. agents
Ø  Forensic Surgeon
Ø  Forensic Engineer
Ø  Police Officers
Ø  Crime Intelligence Analyst
Ø  Community Corrections Coordinator
Ø  Law Reform Researcher
Ø  Regional Crime Prevention Coordinator
Ø  Consumer Advocate
Ø  Drug policy Advisor
Ø  Environment Protection Analyst

Eligibility
Candidates have to complete their 10+2 examination from science stream.

Courses
Certificates
Ø  Certificate Course (Forensic Science)
Ø  Diploma Course (Cyber Crime)
Ø  Diploma Course (Forensic Science and Criminology)
Ø  Diploma in Criminal Law
Ø  Diploma in Criminology & Penology
Ø  Post Graduate Diploma Course (Forensic Science and Criminology)

Bachelors
Ø  Bachelor Degree Course (Forensic Science and Criminology)
Ø  Masters Degree Course (Forensic Science and Criminology)

Masters
Ø  Masters Degree Course (Forensic Science and Criminology Research)
Ø  Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Criminology
Ø  Master of Arts (MA) in Criminology & Criminal Justice
Ø  Master of Arts (MA) in Anti Terrorism Law
Ø  Master of Legislative Law (LLM) in Criminal Law & Criminology
Ø  Master of Legislative Law (LLM) in Crimes & Torts
Ø  Master of Legislative Law (LLM) in Criminal Law

Admission Criteria
To become a forensic expert in India, the candidate would need to complete the 12th standard examinations with the science stream. In graduation, the candidate can choose between Physics, Chemistry, Zoology, Applied sciences, microbiology or any other degree in Science. The candidate must be a permanent resident of India. It is advisable to maintain a high academic record to ensure admission to a prestigious institution for the post-graduation in forensic sciences. To get admission in such institutions, it would be required of the candidate to take the NET Forensic Science entrance exam conducted by the UGC and the JEE Forensics Science entrance exam by the IITs. Apart from these, there are other colleges as well take conduct entrance exams for acquiring diplomas in forensic sciences.

Subject/Syllabus
Ø  Cell Phone Forensics
Ø  Crime Scene Investigation
Ø  Cyber Crimes
Ø  Cyber Forensics
Ø  Cyber Security & Cyber Law               
Ø  Disk Imaging and eDiscovery              
Ø  Document and Fingerprint Examination        
Ø  Drug Addiction, De-Addiction and Crimes
Ø  Fingerprint Expert  
Ø  Forensic Accounting and Fraud Examiner     
Ø  Forensic Audio and Video Analysis
Ø  Forensic Biotechnology and DNA Fingerprinting        
Ø  Forensic Entomology
Ø  Forensic Medicine and Toxicology
Ø  Forensic Odontology             
Ø  Forensic Physics, Chemistry and Biology
Ø  Forensic Psychology and Criminal Profiling   
Ø  Forensic Science and Criminology    
Ø  Forensic Science and Cyber Forensics
Ø  Forensic Science and DNA Fingerprinting     
Ø  Forensic Science and Document Examination             
Ø  Forensic Science and Fingerprint      
Ø  Forensic Science and Forensic Graphology
Ø  Forensic Science and Forensic Medicine
Ø  Forensic Science and Forensic Odontology
Ø  Forensic Science and Forensic Photography
Ø  Questioned Documents and Handwriting    
Ø  Wildlife Forensics

Some Institutes/Colleges/Universities
Ø  Lok Nayak Jayaprakash National Institute of Criminology & Forensic Science, New Delhi
Ø  Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, New delhi
Ø  University of Madras, Tamil Nadu
Ø  University of Lucknow, Lucknow
Ø  Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Maharashtra
Ø  Institute of Forensic Science & Criminology, Punjab University, Punjab University
Ø  University of Jammu, Jammu
Ø  University of Pune, Pune
Ø  Jaipur School of Law, Jaipur
Ø  Department of Studies in Criminology and Forensic Science, Karnataka
Ø  Bundelkhand University, Uttar Pradesh
Ø  Dr. B.R. Ambedkar University, Uttar Pradesh
Ø  B.I.T.S., Pilani, Karnataka

Cost of the Course
The average course fee in India ranges between ₹ 30,000 - ₹ 2,00,000

Careers Prospects
Most of the job prospects for forensic scientists are in government sector, particularly in various law enforcement agencies such as police, legal system, the investigative services of the central government and state governments. However, some private agencies too offer job opportunities to those who have some qualification in the field.

A major chunk of trained forensic scientists are hired by the Intelligence Bureau (IB), the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), etc. Another interesting career, rather the most attractive option for forensic scientists is teaching in institutes which impart education in forensic science.

Employment Sector
Ø  Government agencies against the crime
Ø  State police
Ø  Central police
Ø  FBI
Ø  CBI
Ø  IB
Ø  Private detective agencies
Ø  NGOs
Ø  Human rights agencies

Salary
A criminologist can be a part of the government and private sector companies or the organization. The salary in government sector is fixed but in the private sector the salary is a matter of fluctuation. The salary depends on the skills of one and the case on which he/she is working.

As a criminologist, you can earn around ₹ 3 to 4 lacs per year.

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