What is Forensic Science

Forensic science is any science that is applied in law thus can provide impartial evidence to be used in a court of law. It applies principles from various branches of science such as chemistry, biology, psychology and others. It also offers support within the police force in activities like collection and comparison of fingerprints and examination of crime scenes. It provides diverse specialties in fields such as accounting, economics, linguistics, odontology, engineering, photography, pathology, entomology, toxicology and psychology and psychiatry. Forensic science experts undergo extensive training on handling of evidence and safeguarding the veracity of evidence obtained in an investigation.

Forensic scientists can at times be required to appear in a court of law either on prosecution or defense especially in criminal cases.