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a year agoContributor-Level 10
For Forensic Medical Science, I suggest that you try viewing forensic shows in real life or reading forensic medico-legal case studies or, if you can, shadowing someone in the profession. That is a taste of the reality of the profession.
Passions often manifest when you are curious to learn and growing your expertise, free of pressure, and still excited when having an understanding of what is tough – like post-mortems, or lengthy legal processes.
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
If you are interested in science, crime solving, and the legal system, then Forensic Medical Science is right for you. Forensic Medical Science is a good fit for analytical thinkers who enjoy a scientific approach to biology and deduction.
You may also want to be comfortable with medical or forensic specifics like autopsies or injury reports. If that does not scare you and may excite you, then you may have find your field.
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
Definitely college ranking is significant, but remember ranking is not the end all be all, especially in specialised areas like Forensic Medical Science.
What is more crucial is the institution's exposure to the profession, laboratory facilities, and rapport with industry partners.
Having attended a lesser-known college with forensic programs and good placement assistance is better than attending a top ranked college with less specialisation in forensic science.
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
Yes, many colleges may admit students for UG Forensic Medical Science based on Class 12 results in any human Science (science stream). You can see on their websites what there admission to Diploma or undergraduate courses on forensic medical Science will be without the need for an entrance exam.
That said, there may be some reputable universities (or postgraduate programme) that may require you to take an internal exam or interview, so please carefully look at the eligibility when considering application to the institute.
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
A new graduate just after BSc in Forensic Science can grab a fresher-level salary somewhere between INR 3 Lacs and INR 5 Lacs per year. The average salary may vary on the factors like real time industry standards, job market, job role, and skill set of the individuals. The potential job roles that can be expected after pursuing BSc Forensic Science are - forensic scientist, crime scene investigator, forensic analyst, and forensic psychologist. In addition to that opportunities exist in areas like forensic pathology, anthropology, and digital forensics as well.
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
Yes, you can acquire knowledge at a higher level than what you studied during your bachelor's degree, and the course will help you develop the necessary skills for your field of work. After getting a postgraduate qualification on your resume, grabbing a good graduate job is easier which provides a good salary as well. Eligibility criteria for pursuing M.Sc forensic Science in most of the top universities is pass with 60% aggregate marks in B.Sc. (Forensic Science or Biology or Physics or Chemistry or Biochemistry or Microbiology or Biotechnology) or B. Pharm. or MBBS or BDS or BHMS and you might have to qualify some entrance test depen
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