Dactyloscopy needs Forensic science degree.
Forensic psychologist: It requires MBBS and Post graduation in forensic science.
Crime scene investigator: It requires Diploma in Forensic Investigation.
specializations in forensic science: Physics and instrumentation, Chemistry and toxicology, Biology including molecular biology, Anthropology, Serology, Forensic medicine, Ballistics and explosives, Questioned documents, Fingerprints, Photography, Polygraphs, Narco analysis, Brain fingerprinting, Cyber forensic, Voice identification
Institutes offering Forensic Science Course:
Osmania University, Hyderabad
Course: M.Sc. Forensic Science
Eligibility: Graduates in Science
Website: http://www.osmania.ac.in/Science%20College/Forensic-Science.htm 
Gujarat Forensic Sciences University
M. Sc. Forensic Science 
Eligibility: Bachelor in Science / Medicine / Engineering / Pharmacy 
Admission: Entrance Test
Post Graduate Certificate Diploma in Cyber Crime Investigation & Computer Forensic
Eligibility: Bachelor Degree in any discipline
P.G. Diploma in Forensic Psychology
Eligibility: M.A/M.Sc in Psychology
MS Forensic Nanotechnology 
Eligibility: Bachelors degree in any discipline of Science / Medicine / Engineering / Pharmacy 
MS Forensic Pharmacy
Eligibility: Bachelors degree in any discipline of Science / Medicine / Engineering / Pharmacy 
Website: www.gfsu.edu.in 
Institute of Forensic Science, Mumbai
Courses: 
 
Course  | 
Duration  | 
Eligibility  | 
Intake Capacity  | 
B.Sc. Forensic Science  | 
Three Years  | 
12th Science  | 
50  | 
P.G. Diploma in Forensic Science and related Law  | 
One Year  | 
Bachelor Degree in Science, Psychology, Law, Engineering, IT, Computer Sciences, Medical Sciences  | 
40  | 
P.G. Diploma in digital and Cyber Forensic Science and related Law  | 
One Year  | 
Bachelor Degree in Science, Psychology, Law, Engineering, IT, Computer Sciences, Medical Sciences  | 
40  | 
Website: http://sites.google.com/site/ifscforms/courses 
Amity Institute of Behavioural Health and Applied Sciences, Noida
Courses Offered:
- BSc Forensic Science
 
- MSc Forensic Science
 
- Ph.D Forensic Science
 
- Other Diploma and PG Diploma Courses
 
Website: http://www.amity.edu/aibhas/prog.asp 
National Institute of criminology and Forensic science (NICFS)
- MSc Forensic Science
 
- MA Criminology
 
Website: http://www.nicfs.nic.in/ 
Other Institutes:
To be in this field one should be accurate in the report. Good team work, Intelligent, observation and have scientific analytic skills.