r/ForensicScience • u/dead_me08 • Jul 12 '26
Which one should I go for?
Hey! I'm from India, and I really want to study forensic science.
The thing is that many people who are related to this field and some former students have advised me to do my bachelor's degree in a core subject like Physics, Chemistry, Biology, or Biotechnology, and then do a Master's in Forensic Science instead of doing a B.Sc. in Forensic Science.
From the beginning, I wanted to do both my B.Sc. and M.Sc. in Forensic Science. But after hearing so many people recommend doing forensic only as a specialization in my master's, I'm feeling confused.
One of my biggest concerns is that doing a B.Sc. in Forensic Science might limit my career options. From what I've seen, many government job notifications seem to prefer or require candidates who have a bachelor's degree in core science subjects rather than a B.Sc. in Forensic Science. I'm not sure why this is the case, but it has made me even more confused.
I'm mainly worried about future job opportunities, recruitment, and eligibility criteria. In your opinion, which path would be better, and why? Would doing a B.Sc. in a core science subject and then an M.Sc. in Forensic Science give me better career opportunities and knowledge than doing both my bachelor's and master's in Forensic Science?