As it includes all the knowledge of medical science whenever and wherever it is required, naturally, it has many branches: – 

1. Forensic Pathology- which deals with the application of knowledge of pathology in giving opinions necessary for deciding by the legal institution to aid in the administration of justice.

2. Forensic Serology- which deals with the application of knowledge of serology (study of serum and other body fluids) in giving opinions necessary for deciding by the legal institution to aid in the administration of justice

3. Forensic Odontology- which deals with the application of knowledge of dentistry in giving opinions necessary for deciding by the legal institution to aid in the administration of justice

4. Forensic Gynecology– which deals with the application of knowledge of gynecology in giving opinions necessary for deciding by the legal institution to aid in the administration of justice

5. Forensic Obstetrics– which deals with the application of knowledge of obstetrics in giving opinions necessary for deciding by the legal institution to aid in the administration of justice

6. Forensic Thanatology- which deals with the application of knowledge of medical and legal aspects of death in giving opinions necessary for deciding by the legal institution to aid in the administration of justice

7. Forensic Ballistics- which deals with the application of knowledge of firearms and ammunition in giving opinions necessary for deciding by the legal institution to aid in the administration of justice

8. Forensic Dactylography- which deals with the application of knowledge of the fingerprint system in giving opinions necessary for making decisions by the legal institution to aid in the administration of justice

9. Forensic Radiology- which deals with the application of knowledge of radiology in giving opinions necessary for deciding by the legal institution to aid in the administration of justice

10.  Forensic Criminology- which deals with the application of knowledge of crime and criminals in giving opinions necessary for deciding by the legal institution to aid in the administration of justice

11.  Forensic Toxicology- which deals with the application of knowledge of poisons in giving opinions necessary for deciding by the legal institution to aid in the administration of justice

12.  Forensic Psychiatry- which deals with the application of knowledge of psychiatry in giving opinions necessary for deciding by the legal institution to aid in the administration of justice

13.  Forensic Osteology- which deals with the application of knowledge of bones, joints, and cartilages in giving opinions necessary for deciding by the legal institution to aid in the administration of justice

14.  Forensic Anthropology- which deals with the application of knowledge of anthropology in giving opinions necessary for deciding by the legal institution to aid in the administration of justice

15.  Forensic Haematology- which deals with the application of knowledge of hematology (study of blood) in giving opinions necessary for deciding by the legal institution to aid in the administration of justice

16.  Medical Jurisprudence- is the branch of Forensic Medicine which deals with the application of knowledge of law for the guidance of medical men in the dealings with patients, other doctor, and state