Doctor of Medicine (MD) Forensic Medicine

The Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) in Forensic Medicine is a 3-year postgraduate program that allows M.B.B.S. graduates to specialize in forensic investigations, medico-legal procedures, and the use of medicine in the legal system. It is available at the Vydehi Institute of Medical Sciences & Research Centre in Bangalore. This program will include forensic pathology, clinical forensic medicine, medical jurisprudence, toxicology, forensic autopsy, and injury evaluation. Students will gain practical experience in evaluating medical evidence, performing post-mortems, and writing medico-legal reports. Additionally, students will receive instruction on criminal investigations, identification procedures, and legal obligations within the field of health care. After graduation, individuals may pursue employment in forensic departments, medical schools, government hospitals, and/or medico-legal organizations.