Be a forensic expert
The study of forensic science is used everywhere around the world to enforce criminal laws and regulations. A career in this field can be lucrative, says DR RANA SINGH
The work of the forensic experts captivated us. Many people are drawn towards human anatomy and study of forensic science. The study of forensic science also known as criminalistics is used everywhere around the world to enforce criminal laws and regulations to protect public health and to resolve civil disputes. India has 37 States and seven central forensic science labs, 29 fingerprint bureaus, several regional forensic science labs and district mobile forensic units.
We also have an advanced Centre for DNA Fingerprinting and Diagnostics and the Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology and Central Forensic Science Laboratory which facilitates DNA profiling. The country also has private sectors at several places providing opportunities in this field.
Even with so many opportunities in the field of criminalistics in India, there are only 0.33 forensic scientists per 0.1 million population. The need for forensic scientists is immense. Here are the opportunities in this field.
