BSc Forensic Science Abroad Jobs, Colleges, Scope, Europe, Eligibility

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BSc Forensic Science is a 3-4 year degree course available in abroad countries of Europe or the US. It is a very interesting and different line of work as compared to the other jobs. Students should have a good score in the class 12 Boards exam and clear the language tests to have a chance of completing Bachelor in Forensic Science abroad.

The Intelligence agencies, laboratory labs, police, investigative agencies are some of the agencies that hire students of forensic science.

MSc in Forensic Science	PG Diploma in Forensic Science

BSc Forensic Science Abroad Jobs

Students may move abroad for higher studies or in the search for jobs after completing BSc Forensic Science. Some of the jobs available abroad after completing BSc Forensic Science are mentioned in the table below:

Crime Scene Investigator	Forensic Science Technician	Forensic Ballistic Expert
Forensic Toxicologist	Forensic Documents Examiner	Bloodstain Pattern Analyst
Forensic Computer Expert	Digital Forensic Expert	Forensic DNA Analyst
Forensic Accountant	Forensic Anthropologist	Forensic Psychologist

BSc Forensic Science Abroad Colleges

There are many colleges that provide quality training and education regarding Forensic Science and related knowledge around the world. There are no rankings that makes distinction between the colleges but some of the best colleges are mentioned in the tables below:

Forensic Science Best Colleges in Europe

Some of the best Forensic Science colleges in Europe are mentioned below along with the country and average annual fees;

College Name	Country Name	Fees (INR)
University of Dundee	Scotland	21,82,700
Keele University	England	15,05,330
University of Amsterdam	Netherlands	7,52,600
University of Strathclyde	Scotland	18,81,660
Uppsala University	Sweden	10,76,300
University College London	England	22,58,000

Forensic Science Best Colleges in the US

The United States has some of the best Forensic Science colleges around the world. Some of the best Forensic Science colleges along with the country and fees are mentioned in the table below:

College Name	Country Name	Fees (INR)
Mercyhurst University	United States	27,09,600
University of Central Florida	United States	15,05,330
Pennsylvania State University	United States	22,58,000
Loyola University Chicago	United States	30,10,660
Cedarville University	United States	22,58,000

BSc Forensic Science Abroad Scope

There are different types of jobs available for students who have completed BSc Forensic Science. Some of the jobs that a graduate in forensic science maybe interested in are mentioned in the table below:

Job	Job Description
Crime Scene Investigator	Crime scene investigators investigate and secure evidence at crime scenes by collecting and documenting evidence in order to assist prosecutors and other law enforcement professionals.
Forensic Toxicologist	Forensic toxicologists identify drugs or chemicals present in the body through scientific tests on body fluids and tissue samples. Working in a lab, the forensic toxicologist performs tests on samples collected by forensic pathologists during an autopsy or by crime scene investigators.
Forensic Computer Expert	Computer forensic analysts work for law enforcement agencies. The role of the analyst is to recover data like documents, photos and emails from computer hard drives and other data storage devices, such as zip and flash drives, that have been deleted, damaged or otherwise manipulated.
Forensic Accountant	Forensic accountants perform two broad functions: litigation support and investigation. Accountants who perform litigation support provide information regarding losses from torts, as well as potential judgments and awards from lawsuits.
Forensic Ballistic Expert	A ballistics expert is a forensic specialist who is responsible for collecting and analyzing ballistics-related evidence.
Bloodstain Pattern Analyst	Bloodstain pattern analysts, also known as blood spatter experts, collect and analyze physical evidence—specifically, blood. They are specialists in forensic science and crime scene investigation and examine the location and shape of blood drops, stains, puddles, and pools.

B.Sc. Forensic Science graduates have multiple PG courses to choose from, MSc in Forensic Science is the best option available in front of them. Apart from that, graduates also have access to other Master’s Degree and PG Diploma programs such as MBA, MMS, PGDM, PG Diploma in Forensic Science, and more.

BSc Forensic Science Abroad Eligibility

Some of the basic eligibility criteria for admission in an BSc Forensic Science around the world are mentioned below:

Successful completion of 15 years of study qualifications
A personal statement from the applicant
At Least 70% in class 12 Boards
At least 2 references
Work experience for 1-2 years is very important
Proof of English language proficiency
Quality of portfolio must be high
Interview performance must be good

The language requirements for studying abroad are mentioned below:

Minimum 5.5 in IELTS
Minimum 90 in TOEFL
Minimum 61 in PTE

FAQ

Ques. Is pursuing a career in forensic science as fun as it sounds?

Ans. Be it from getting opportunities to work in state labs, IB, CBI, state and central Police, banks, or many private firms, a career in a specialized field in Forensic Science can be highly rewarding. However, unless the candidate is not fully committed, counselors and seniors advise pursuing a master’s course if not yet ready for a job.

Ques. What is the scope of forensic science in India?

Ans. Given the crime rising in the nation and statistics going through the roof, the demand for professionals in the field is highly required. From government labs to counselors to investigations, the nation is in a dire need of forensic experts.

Ques. Can a student pursue B.Sc Forensic Science through Distance Education?

Ans. Distance mode of education is not offered by any university in India for B.Sc Forensic Science, as this course involves a heavy practical curriculum.

Ques. What’s the difference between Forensic Science and Forensic Medicine?

Ans. Forensic Science is the parent course which has various sub-fields. While Forensic Science consists of Toxicology, Serology, Ballistics to Psychology, Forensic Medicine is a branch that deals in civil or criminal legal cases (investigation). Forensic Medicine is also known as Forensic Pathology.

Ques. Which is better among B.Sc (Hons.) Forensic Science or B.Sc Forensic Science?

Ans. B.Sc (Hons.) Forensic Science focuses on the major specialization and teaches in a more subject-oriented way, thoroughly imparting knowledge in one subject, while B.Sc Forensic Science is to provide foundation knowledge of all the subjects of science like Physics, Chemistry, Maths, Biology, etc.

Ques. Is Biology compulsory for B.Sc Forensic Science?

Ans. No, Biology is not compulsory at 10+2 level for B.Sc Forensic Science. Students opted for only Maths are also eligible.

Ques. Can other courses be done along with B.Sc Forensic Science?

Ans. There are a number of certification courses that can be done along with B.Sc Forensic Science which can help you in getting the job instantly.

Ques. What are a few colleges in Delhi, offering B.Sc Forensic Science?

Ans. Some of the colleges that offer BSc Forensic Science courses are Miranda House University College for Women (Delhi), Hindu College (New Delhi), Osmania University, Mumbai University, Chandigarh University, etc.

Ques. What are the major employment areas for B.Sc Forensic Science graduates abroad?

Ans. The major employment areas for BSc Forensic Science graduates are Colleges & Universities, Police Departments, Forensic Labs, Crime Branches, Security Agencies, and many more.