Post Graduate Diploma in Forensic Medicine (D.F.M.)

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Duration

1 Years

Level

Post Graduation

Type

Diploma

Eligibility

Graduation

Post Graduate Diploma in Forensic Medicine (D.F.M.) is Diploma level Forensic Science 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 the application of the scientific principles for crime investigation.

Post Graduate Diploma in Forensic Medicine (D.F.M.) Eligibility

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

Post Graduate Diploma in Forensic Medicine (D.F.M.) Syllabus

Syllabus of Forensic Medicine as prescribed by various Universities and Colleges.

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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

 

Post Graduate Diploma in Forensic Medicine (D.F.M.) Colleges

Post Graduate Diploma in Forensic Medicine (D.F.M.) 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 Post Graduate Diploma in Forensic Medicine (D.F.M.) Course Beneficial?

  • There is high demand for forensic criminologists and scientist in both the 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 organizations such as private investigation agencies, CBI, AIIMS, police, etc.

Post Graduate Diploma in Forensic Medicine (D.F.M.) Employment Areas

  • Defence Services
  • Government Hospitals
  • Pharma Shops
  • Police Departments
  • Private Clinics
  • Research Institutes & Medical Colleges/Universities

Post Graduate Diploma in Forensic Medicine (D.F.M.) Job Types

  • Forensic Advisory Manager
  • Medical Officer
  • Noida Lab Technician
  • Revenue Assurance Forensics Analyst
  • Teacher & Lecturer