M.Sc Forensic Sciences, M.Sc Information Security and Cyber Forces, Post Graduate Diploma in Forensic Psychology, etc are some of the PG level programs for Forensic Science graduates. Intelligence Bureau, Crime investigation Bureau, Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Narayan National Institute of Criminology & Forensic Science, Central Forensic Science Laboratory, Hyderabad etc offers various job positions to forensic science graduates. A bachelor degree holder in Forensic Science can expect salary packages with in the range of Rs. 8000/- to Rs. 10,000/- per month initially. Fingerprint Expert in forensic firms can draw monthly salary from Rs. 20,000/- to 50,000/-.

Higher study options after B.Sc in Forensic Science

• M.Sc in Forensic Science and Criminology
• M.Sc in Forensic Sciences
• M.Sc in Information Security and Cyber Forces
• Postgraduate Diploma in Forensic Science
• Post Graduate Diploma in Forensic Psychology

Career Options after B.Sc in Forensic Science

Students who have successfully completed B.Sc in Forensic Science can find a lot of career opportunities in areas of Crime Scene Investigation, in Courts, Quality Control Bureau, Narcotics Department, Police, CBI, law firms and in security agencies. Apart from this, one can search for job openings in areas of Forensic Anthropology, Forensic pathology, Forensic psychology, forensic dentistry, forensic entomology, and so on.

IFO Forensic Standards and Research Private Ltd, Renaissance Forensic Services(P) Ltd, etc examples of private sector firms that offer career  opportunities in forensics. Directorate of Forensic Science Services, Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Narayan National Institute of Criminology & Forensic Science, etc also offer forensic jobs. In any of these firms Forensic Experts can expect salary packages with in the range of Rs. 8000/- to Rs. 10,000/- per month at entry level. By gaining experience one can expect higher salary packages with regard to their designation and job responsibility.

Job Profiles

• Crime Reporter
• Crime Scene Investigator
• Detective
• Document Expert
• Environment Analyst
• Fingerprint Expert
• Forensic Analyst
• Forensic Consultant
• Forensic Expert
• Forensic Investigator
• Forensic Medical Examiner
• Forensic Psychologist
• Fraud Examiner
• Government Examiner
• Handwriting Expert
• Investigating Officer
• Law Consultant
• Security Expert
• Teacher

Remuneration offered for higher positions like Deputy Director in Finger Print Bureau may fall in the range of Rs.16650-23200/- per month in addition to other perks and benefits. All these job profiles are suitable for individuals who are looking for a good career in forensics. Moreover it is much suited for those with investigative and detective skills in crime detection and forensics.