I am 16 and looking at becoming a forensic scientist in the US.
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Looking on the web, I would suggest that you look towards doing a College/University course in Forensic Science, as this appears to be the general requirement of the job.
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I just graduated from ITT in Indianapolis with a Forensic Science degree and the only thing I can tell you is find a good (and accredited) school to study.  A lot of schools are starting these programs but find one of the best ones available.  You'll be in good shape otherwise!
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16 with a work permit
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Absolutely. You can do it and graduate in 4 years, too, if you're willing to do the work. Double or triple majors are extremely common. My recommendation is to do your major in forensics (since that will be the degree your're more likely to get a career with) and a minor in theatre. Most acting jobs won't actually require any formal training, so taking a minor will help you gain the skills you'll need to be an actor, producer or what have you, while your main degree will be much more career-oriented. Good luck!
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it looks like it is still 16, check out the site below, it has all the information on it
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You may want to contact the New Jersey Association of Forensic Scientists   http://www.njafs.org/\n\nHow do I make contact if I'm looking for a forensic science job in New Jersey?\n\n     Go to New Jersey's Forensic Science Laboratories located on the NJAFS Home Page. Keep in mind that these individuals are the administrators of forensic laboratories that handle the analysis of physical evidence recovered in connection with criminal activity, such as Drugs, Toxicology, Trace Evidence, and Bio-Chemistry/DNA. They do not manage labs associated with forensic pathology. Forensic pathology is handled by laboratories operating under the Medical Examiner's Office.
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most colleges are now starting to offer forensic science and forensic chemistry as majors, so check which universities are the best for that. mostly you'll need lots and lots of biology, chemistry, environmental sciences, etc. it's tough! but also very interesting!
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You'll probably want to take it to the PhD level.\n\nThat's 8 to 12 years after high school.  Then there's post doctorate study.  So probably 12 years.
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No-one expects a 16 year old to have a full CV, just put in your exam qualifications and past times (plenty of team sports and nice hobbies, not going out on the tear!!)  Replace the work experience section with skills - EG, oral and verbal communication, blah blah blah (clearly I have neither).  Good luck!
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I'm 16.  ID is in profile.
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If you want to work in forensics, you need biology, anatomy, and chemistry.  Check with a counselor at your college or university, to see what your major should be.  Good luck.
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I would encourage you to go ahead and take a graduate course in forensic science after you finish college.  It's a really interesting and worthwhile field, but you do need that background of a bachelor's in anthropology before you start on it.  Look at\nhttp://www.aafs.org/default.asp?section_id=resources&page_id=choosing_a_career\nor \nhttp://web.utk.edu/~anthrop/\nfor more information.\nGood Luck
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You'll need a degree in forensic science.  The classes will differ from one university to another.
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Things to consider are what you naturally have an interest in, the nature of the competition within the field, and the amount of time you are willing to commit for schooling and 'on-call' once working.  \n\nIf you are an athlete, orthopaedics may be a way to go.  If you love kids, pediatrics or a special field within a field - like pediatric oncology.  If you find the interaction with the body's systems and nerves interesting, neurology could be an option.  \n\nIf you don't want a ton of Emergency Department time ruling your life, Cardio, GI, and General Surgery may not be for you.  If you don't like death or dying, oncology is out.  If you don't like sick people in pain, rhumatology may not be great.  \n\nDifferent fields have different 'Internship' lengths.  For some, it's only 2 years after med school graduation.  For some it's 6-7.  This is something serious to consider as you won't be making good money during this time and your student loans will still be accruing interest.  \n\nAt 16, you have to start seriously considering your grades and extra-curricular activities.  Start looking at Bio and Chem programs near you and around the country.  Find out what they require, and shoot to exceed those goals.  \n\nGoodl uck in whatever field you decide to follow! :)
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It's tough to break into pretty much any role in forensics, over here now.\n\nI wonder what the international opportunities are like. If there's a shortage and you can get a visa...\n\n\nIf you're set on working in this country, I'd suggest you may need to be willing to start in a smaller role and build your career up.\n\n\nAlso, send speculative application letters to as many prospective employers as possible.\n\n\nIf you're confident of your abilities and have decent credentials, maybe freelance as an expert witness?\n\nThere's a register of expert witnesses you can get listed on - sort of a yellow pages. I'm not sure how you'd get into it though, maybe start by contacting the CPS.
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None.  As a Minor, you have the right to listen to you parents, go to school, study and do what other kids are doing:  learning the skills and info needed to become contributing members of society.  Regardless of country of origin, unless your parents had their rights stricken, they are presumed to be competent and raising you properly. \n\nYou should thank you parents for caring enough to be interested in your life.  I've been on my own since 17 years old, (I am now 28) and I wish I could have had my mom that interested in my life.  Now, with my parents passing, I am left to remember those times.\n\nLegally, as long as you are an unemancipated minor, you get to either follow their rules, or get punished.  Should you rebel by skipping school and such, you will be forced to attend, if noy locked away, forcibly schooled and otherwise regulated until you reach adulthood.\n\nTo become emancipated, at least generally in the US, you need to prove that you are both able to take care of yourself financially, scholastically and generally.  Quite hard, considering most kids get paid crap, don't like to save, and can not be trusted to go to school for themselves.\n\nAgain, give your folks a big hug and a kiss and thank them for taking a proactive stand in your life.
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1) 4 years of pre-med at college\n2) 4 years of Medical School\n3) It is best to be board certified in pathology, though this is not an absolute necessity, it can be in another field of medicine. A one year internship plus residency time plus board certification time is about another 5 years . \nIn some place, the position of medical examiner is appointed, while in other places it is an elected position.