M.D. (Forensic Medicine)

Doctor of Medicine in Forensic Medicine

Duration:	2 Years
Level:	Doctorate
Type:	Degree
Eligibility:	Graduation

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M.D. 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. The word forensic comes from the Latin adjective forensic, meaning "of or before the forum. Forensic science focuses on application of the scientific principles for crime investigation. Subjects studied under this degree are Forensic Science, Forensic Toxicology, Medical Jurisprudence and legal procedure, Law & Medicine and Autopsy. The duration of the course three years and it is career originating in nature that opens many jobs scopes for them.

M.D. Forensic Medicine Eligibility

• Minimum eligibility for the course is an M.B.B.S with 1 year compulsory internship.

M.D. Forensic Medicine Syllabus

The following are study related subjects:-

Sr. No.	Subjects of Study
1	Forensic Medicine in relation to Medicine and Surgery, Obstetrics and Gynaecology and Paediatrics
2	Forensic Pathology, Forensic Immunology and Forensic Biochemistry
3	Forensic Medicine including Physical Anthropology and Forensic Odontology
4	Forensic Toxicology, Forensic Psychiatry and Medical Jurisprudence

M.D. Forensic Medicine Course Suitability

• 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.

How is M.D. Forensic Medicine Course Beneficial?

• 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 research assistant, forensic scientist, criminologist, investigator and an approaching profession in various governments, private and public sector organizations such as private investigation agencies, CBI, AIIMS, police, etc.
• Government organizations that recruit forensic criminologists are railways, banks, forensic labs, armed force department, insurance companies etc.
• 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 specialized areas related to crime such as robbery, murder, rape and other areas.