Degree | Doctorate |
Full Form | Doctorate of Medicine in Forensic Medicine |
Duration | Course Duration of Doctorate of Medicine [MD] (Forensic Medicine) is 2 Years. |
Age | No age limit |
Minimum Percentage | 50% |
Subjects Required | Subjects corresponding to MBBS degree |
Average Fees Incurred | INR 42,000 - 12.3 L per annum |
Similar Options of Study | MD (Pathology), MD (Microbiology), MD (Physiology), MD (Paediatrics) etc. |
Average Salary Offered | INR 11 L per annum |
Employment Roles | Forensic Pathologist, Forensic Medicine Professor & Tutor, Forensic Medicine Junior Resident, Medical Officer, Research Assistant, Forensic Scientist, Criminologist, Investigator etc. |
Placement Opportunities | Enforcement Agencies, Police Department, Legal System, Investigative Services of the Government & Private Agencies |
MD Forensic Medicine or Doctor of Medicine in Forensic Medicine is a postgraduate Medicine course.
Forensic science is the application of a broad spectrum of sciences to answer questions of interest to a legal system. This may be in relation to a crime or a civil action.
Gauhati Medical College and Hospital, Guwahati
Maharishi Markandeshwar University - Mullana Campus, Ambala
Mahatma Gandhi Medical College and Research Institute, Puducherry
Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham - Coimbatore Campus, Coimbatore
Subjects studied under this degree are Forensic Science, Forensic Toxicology, Medical Jurisprudence and legal procedure, Law & Medicine and Autopsy.
The duration of the course is three years and it is career originating in nature that opens many jobs scopes for them.
The word forensic comes from the Latin adjective forensic, meaning "of or before the forum".
Forensic science focuses on the application of the scientific principles for crime investigation.
It's a three-year course which will allow an individual to work on the Forensic Science and its application verticles.
A forensic expert essentially can work in forensic labs and sometimes even in large private detective agencies to establish the link between the criminal and the crime.
They have also further research study options in the very subjects.
The eligibility criteria for the course is to have an MBBS degree with a minimum of 50% in the corresponding subjects.
Forensic Pathology, Forensic Immunology and Forensic Biochemistry
Forensic Medicine including Physical Anthropology and Forensic Odontology
Forensic Toxicology, Forensic Psychiatry and Medical Jurisprudence.
Forensic Medicine Noida Professor & Tutor
Noida Lab Technician - Department Forensic Medicine
Junior Resident - Forensic Medicine
Medical Officer
Senior Manager - Forensic Audit
Teacher & Lecturer
Sr. Manager - Forensic/Fraud
There is high demand for forensic criminologists and scientist in both public and private sector.
There are several job opportunities for professionals in this field as a research assistant, forensic scientist, criminologist, investigator and an approaching profession in various governments, private and public sector organisations such as private investigation agencies, CBI, AIIMS, police, etc.
Government organisations that recruit forensic criminologists are railways, banks, forensic labs, armed force department, insurance companies etc.
Forensic Medicine Professor & Tutor
Lab Technician - Department Forensic Medicine
Junior Resident - Forensic Medicine
Medical Officer
Senior Manager - Forensic Audit
Teacher & Lecturer
Sr. Manager - Forensic/Fraud
Those who have relevant experience in the field of criminology can set up their own private detective agencies to perform operations.
Criminologists can focus on different specialised areas related to crime such as robbery, murder, rape and other areas.
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Gauhati Medical College and Hospital, Guwahati
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Maharishi Markandeshwar University - Mullana Campus, Ambala
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Mahatma Gandhi Medical College and Research Institute, Puducherry
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Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham - Coimbatore Campus, Coimbatore
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All India Institute of Medical Sciences, [AIIMS] New Delhi
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King George's Medical University, [KGMU] Lucknow
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Jawaharlal Institute of Post Graduate Medical Education and Research, [JIOPGMEAR] Puducherry
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Minimum eligibility for the course is an MBBS with a 1-year compulsory internship.
They should an inquisitive nature and a concern for accuracy that is the main attribute required to be in this field.
They must have keen observation, intelligence, an eye for detail, ability to work along with a team, a logical, practical and methodical approach.
Candidates should have an aptitude for scientific analysis which is essential for it.
Admission to Doctorate of Medicine program is through both entrance examination and merit-based. Certain universities offer both direct admission and entrance based admission to the program.
However, few Universities require Candidates to have given any of the applicable Entrance Exams for Doctorate of Medicine.
Candidates who are applying for the Doctorate of Medicine program should beforehand have their results from the respective Entrance Exams required by the selected/opted Universities.
Applications for admissions can be availed either from the University website or by visiting the Admissions Office of the same. Candidates will have to fill out the required details in a match with the existing documents.
Candidates are advised to have a look at the list of Entrance Exams applicable for Doctorate of Medicine for various Universities.
Candidates should also make sure they qualify for the Doctorate of Medicine criteria with the minimum required marks.
Here is a list of Entrance Exams that are applicable for Doctorate of Medicine MD:
AIIMS Medical Entrance Exam
AIPMT exam (the erstwhile NEET UG Medical Entrance Exam)
MANIPAL Medical Entrance Exam (Manipal- UGET)
JIPMER MBBS entrance exam
CMC Vellore Entrance Exam
CMC Ludhiana Entrance Exam
Karnataka CET Medical Entrance Exam
Delhi University Pre-Medical Test (DPMT)