Forensic medicine is the discipline that primarily deals with the examination of a cadaver for the purpose of identifying the cause of death and to help with the investigation of the crime scene by providing a report on the evidence. Unlike other fields of medicine, this is a vital instrument for the application of medical expertise to solve crime-related investigation. It is also known as criminalistic. This involves the identification and collection of evidence from the suspected scene followed by its analysis without contaminating it. An autopsy is the basic and foremost tool of this discipline. Future research scope in the field also seems bright with regard to the increase in the number of autopsies. These individuals get to work closely with government officials and can get a chance to work in various investigating agencies. Though In India, it is still trying to make its place on par with other disciplines but in abroad, the scope is wide. One can even delve further into this discipline by going for research or specialization in a particular topic within forensic medicine. Thus, forensic pathology is one of those disciplines where one can prove to be an asset to both the medical and legal industry by making use of medical expertise for justice.

Diploma in Forensic Medicine is a subspecialty course that falls under the domain of forensic science. This course helps students in acquiring the expertise that will put their scientific knowledge to use for solving a case. The course is designed to equip the students in all aspects of forensic medicine along with its allied subspecialties of anatomy, forensic immunology, forensic psychiatry, pathology, medical jurisprudence, microbiology, and pharmacology. It enables the students to get the required proficiency in evidence-based management like identification of evidence, conducting tests on suspected spots and report making. The curriculum also emphasises on developing emotional resilience and psychological well being for strong analytical thinking. The course will also help students to gain expertise in clinical research methods as most of the work is done in the laboratory. And the course will also make them familiar with the right environment and real work situation through various case studies, fieldwork, modules, case discussions and grand rounds. It will also aid in understanding Indian Police and legal system and the ethics and its role in resisting terrorism. To be able to present the evidence in the right manner to the concerned authority, soft skills and other communication skills will also be taught during the course. Overall, this curriculum enriches the students to become methodical professional. 

The course can be taken by candidates who have completed their 10+2 from a recognized board. However, some of the colleges require study of biology in 10+2 as a prerequisite condition to be eligible for this course. The course duration is 3 years including research projects and internships. Career growth in forensic medicine is promising as one can seek employment in the government sector in various investigating agencies or hospital as well as in the private sector as a professor or forensic scientist.