Mr. Arjun M Shivakumar, Tutor, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, led an engaging session delving into the diverse scope and career opportunities within the field of forensic medicine. The session aimed to highlight the significance of personal motives in career choices and underscored various avenues available post-BA studies.
Highlights of the session are as follows
1. Educational Background and Motivations:
- Professor prompted attendees to share their educational backgrounds and reasons for pursuing criminology, emphasizing the importance of personal goals in career pursuits.
2. Scope of Forensic Medicine:
- Explored areas such as criminal psychology, forensic psychology, cyber security, and Master of Science in Forensic Psychology (MSE).
- Discussed potential career paths in general psychology, clinical psychology, or forensic psychology, citing institutions like Christ University, Axonate, and the National Forensic Science University.
3. Personal Growth and Authenticity:
- Delved into the concept of being one's authentic self and its impact on personal and professional development.
4. Factors Affecting Eyewitness Testimony:
- Explored elements influencing eyewitness testimony, highlighting its importance in forensic investigations.
5. Career Opportunities and Government Initiatives:
- Noted the demand for professionals in forensic and criminal psychology.
- Discussed recruitment processes by the Government of Karnataka for Scene of Crime Officers (SOCO) and starting package details.
- Detailed the Forensic Aptitude (FACT) exam held every three years and its significance in career advancement.
- Highlighted opportunities at institutions like the National Forensic Science University, Gujarat, and Rashtriya Raksha University, Gujarat.
6. Further Education and Examinations:
- Outlined the examination process upon entering master's programs.
- Mentioned the weightage given to candidates with backgrounds in criminology and psychology in exams like NET and SLET.
The session provided valuable insights into the dynamic field of forensic medicine, emphasizing the importance of personal motivation and continual learning in career development. Attendees left with a deeper understanding of potential career paths and the requisite steps to pursue them effectively. A total of 16 Criminology students participated in the Interactive Session.
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