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Forensic Science
Applying Science to Solve Crimes
Many techniques used in modern forensic science have been borrowed from other sciences but over the years it has matured into a scientific discipline on its own
The Context
Forensic science is basically the application of pure sciences to investigate and solve crimes. But fact of the matter is that the existing forensic services are highly inadequate to tackle the rising crime graph in India. There is a dearth of good quality forensic scientists.
Why a specialised course?
Some experts advise candidates to pursue an undergraduate programme in Forensic Sciences prior to joining a Master’s course because it gives them a good ground to acclimatize with the domain and slso equips them to acquire the requisite skills and expertise in following a career as a forensic scientist.
Career Prospects
The key employment generating arena in government include the law enforcing agencies such as National Investigation Agency, Central Bureau of Investigation, Intelligence Bureau, Central/State Police department, Centre Forensic Science Laboratory and State Forensic Science Laboratory. The other areas are at hospitals, banks, universities, defence, Quality Control Bureau, Narcotics Department, Judicial Services, Forest and Wildlife departments and the like. With the opening up of the economy, job opportunities have risen in the private sector and many security agencies, banks, multinational firms, law firms, detective agencies, media houses, insurance companies are recruiting people.
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