Electives and Specializations

• Forensic Pathology Study of causes of death, autopsy procedures, and forensic medicine.
• Digital Forensics Investigation of digital crimes, computer forensics, cyber security.
• Forensic Psychology Application of psychology to criminal behavior, profiling techniques, victimology.
• Forensic Genetics DNA analysis, forensic DNA profiling, paternity testing.

Practical Training

• Laboratory Work Hands-on experience in forensic laboratories, analyzing evidence using scientific methods and equipment.
• Field Work Practical training in crime scene investigation, evidence collection, and processing.

Internships and Projects

• Internships Opportunities to intern with forensic laboratories, law enforcement agencies, or private investigation firms.
• Projects Research projects in areas such as forensic science, criminology, or related fields.

Skills Developed

• Critical thinking and analytical skills
• Attention to detail and problem-solving abilities
• Understanding of scientific methods and forensic techniques
• Knowledge of criminal behavior and justice system
• Communication and presentation skills, especially for expert testimony

Career Opportunities

Forensic Scientist

• Role Analyze physical evidence using scientific techniques in laboratories.
• Specializations DNA analysis, toxicology, ballistics, fingerprint analysis, forensic anthropology.

Crime Scene Investigator

• Role Collect, document, and analyze physical evidence at crime scenes.
• Skills Needed Evidence collection and preservation, crime scene processing techniques.

Forensic Psychologist

• Role Apply psychology to criminal investigations and legal matters.
• Tasks Assess criminals, provide counseling to victims, develop criminal profiles.

Criminologist

• Role Study causes and consequences of crime, analyze crime trends.
• Tasks Conduct research, develop crime prevention strategies.

Law Enforcement Officer/Detective

• Role Use forensic science knowledge to investigate crimes, gather evidence.
• Skills Needed Understanding of forensic techniques, legal procedures.

Legal Consultant/Expert Witness

• Role Provide expertise on forensic evidence in legal cases.
• Tasks Consult for law firms, testify in court as an expert witness.

Academic Researcher/Educator

• Role Conduct research in forensic science, criminology, or related fields.
• Tasks Teach and mentor students, publish research findings.

Private Investigator

• Role Conduct investigations for private clients or law firms.
• Specializations Fraud investigation, missing persons cases, corporate security.

Forensic Consultant

• Role Provide specialized expertise to businesses, government agencies.
• Areas Forensic science, criminology, security consulting.

Government Agencies

Opportunities in agencies like the FBI, DEA, ATF, and others involved in law enforcement, intelligence, and national security.