Forensic Medicine

Forensic science is a crucial element for modern day judicial system wherein a forensic scientist works in close coordination to find out evidence and show the same to courts and helps in solving the case with legally acceptable evidence. In order to reach on to some conclusion a forensic scientist applies various scientific methods and principles in the investigation of criminal cases. Moreover, a keen analysis of the clues collected from a crime scene is fundamental for forensic scientists.

Collecting materials from the crime spot and taking the same to crime laboratory, gathering all clues and converting them into evidences which are admissible in court is crucial job of a forensic scientist. He may be asked to gather physical evidences like blood, saliva, hair, impressions of tyres or shoes, finger prints, foot prints, etc so that the same can be used in furtherance of reaching to some decision on the crime. Besides criminal investigation there are other options including teaching and crime reporter for qualified forensic professionals.

Job 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.

Scope in India

Though Forensic Toxicology, Forensic Biology and Crime Scene Investigation have always had scope, India is actively moving forward in this field, and keeping up with the technological changes across the world. The Gujarat Forensic Science University was set up exclusively to offer super-specialised post graduate degree courses to address this very need.

Salary:

As most of the jobs in forensic science are in government sector salaries are strictly based on the structure and pay scaleOne can earn aminimum of Rs.25K-30K per month.It can increase on the  basis of experiwnce nad expertise.

Different Roles:

• Forensic Pathologists
• Forensic Anthropologists
• Forensic Psychologists
• Clinical Forensic Medicine Experts
• Forensic Serology Experts
• Forensic Chemists
• Dactyloscopists
• Forensic linguists

Colleges Offering:

Colleges in Karnataka:

• A J Institute of Medical Sciences & Research Centre, Mangalore
• Al-Ameen Medical College,Bijapur
• Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Sawangi (Meghe), Wardha
• Dr BR Ambedkar Medical College, Bangalore
• JJM Medical College, Davangere
• JSS Medical College, Mysore
• K S Hegde Medical Academy, Mangalore
• Kasturba Medical College, Manipal
• Kempegowda Institute of Medical Sciences, Bangalore
• M S Ramaiah Medical College, Bangalore
• Mahadevappa Rampure Medical College, Gulbarga
• Rajarajeswari Medical College & Hospital, Bangalore
• S S Institute of Medical Sciences& Research Centre, Davangere
• SDM Medical College , Dharwad
• Shri B M Patil Medical College, Hospital & Research Centre, Bijapur
• Sri Devaraj URS Medical College, Kolar
• St. Johns Medical College, Bangalore
• Vydehi Institute Of Medical Sciences & Research Centre, Bangalore
• Yenepoya Medical College, Mangalore
• Basaveswara Medical College and Hospital, Chitradurga