Forensic Science Career?
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if you want to be a forensic scientist (aka criminalist) that works in a lab analyzing evidence, then you need to have a 4 year degree in a natural or physical science.  that would be chemistry, biology, etc.  you must have a science degree and take certain courses like quantitative analysis to be hired by any crime laboratory.\n\nif you want to be a police detective, then you must first be a police officer and work your way up to the rank of detective.\n\nthere are jobs that give you access to crime scenes without requiring a science degree.  an example would be a latent fingerprint analyst, where you would go to the crime scene to dust for prints, lift them and then take them back to the lab to analyze under the stereoscope.  also being a crime scene photographer doesn't require a degree in science.\n\nhope this helps.  good luck!
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http://web2.iadfw.net/uthman/forensic_career.html
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I am finishing my minor in forensics this summer. My best advice is to not get behind in studying and take every opportunity that comes your way, ie internships and jobs, they can always help you in the future when getting ou tin the work force
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All I know for sure is you must have completed high school. You probably also have to qualify in some sort of fitness regimen. My friend is presently taking a course on line. One name for this type of work is Forensic Science Specialist.
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Hey, that's cool!! My best friend's nephew just finished his first year of college to be a CSI. The show is what inspired him to become one. She told me the other day that he has 6 or 7 more years to go. \n\nI did a search on the internet for websites about forensic science. Here's the link to my search results. http://search.yahoo.com/search?fr=ytff1-&p=forensic%20science&ei=UTF-8\n\nStick to your dream and good luck in the future!!
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Forensics do not need a special requirement and don't need to be a special agent.\nI'm not sure about the USA but in Australia, the Forensics Department are made up of Senior Constables and higher.\nTo become a Forensics Officer you need to be in the job for at least 3 years, then you have the chance to apply for Forensics Department. \nThe only requirement would be to have completed some studies regarding Forensics, such as Certficate IV Forensic Science or a diploma or degree.\nThere are many type of Forensics, there are "Bench Scientists" where they go out to a crime scene, take samples and photos required and go back to the lab to test it all out, some tests are passed onto different sectors, such as Forensic Arsonists who work with bombs, guns etc, Forensic Biologists who work with the biology side such as skin cells, as well Forensics who work with trees, bark, dirt, leaves to try match the crime scene with an offender. \nThe FBI & ABI would be far too busy to answer your questions, go to the website and try find some information, if no avail, call recruiting. They are always more than happy to help you with inquiries.
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problem with forensics is there is hardly any jobs in it, only a handful come out every year, and universities pump out lots of graduates in forensics every year, saturated market.\n\nI dunno where u live, but in the UK a doctor can make an uncapped salary, which means if you are on call 6 days a week and are good at what u do, and are prepared to perhaps work in a rural area there is nothing to stop u getting £250k per annum.  \n\nDon't do a job you don't want to do, like pharamacy, thats a waste.\n\nGrad school will probably involve some form of lab work, demonstrating ect, it is average pay in the UK, 32-36K.\n\nYour question is what can you do with a chemistry degree?\n\nWhat can't you do with a chemistry degree?  it's one of the best degrees to get, every employer will fall over backwards to get someone who has analytical skills, team work skills, time management skills, practical thinking.\n\nThere are more chemistry graduates work in the london stock exchange than people with economy degrees.\n\nIf you fancy getting away from chemistry a bit, try for another sort of job, which i don't think you have by the sounds of it, you'll be surprised and i'm pretty sure you'll easily be able to get above your target earnings.
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First you'll have to ask yourself what type of investigator you'd like to be...Unlike CSI and other crime dramas all of the aspects to solving a crime are not done by the same two individuals. There are laboratory analysts: fingerprints, fiber composition, DNA etc. Then there are the MD's that perform autopsies. There are detectives that investigate the crime through research, questioning and actual street investigations. There are crime scene photographers and even more. \n\nSecond: There are many criminal justice, forensic, and photography programs with emphases in criminal investigation. One of the main schools that deals with these programs (forensics in particular) is West Virginia University. \n\nGood Luck.
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a major in forensic sciences and u need to be pre-med if im not mistaken, inorganic chemistry, organic chemistry (the class that makes or breaks ppl), biology, umm and a whole assortment of sciences
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The opportunities in research are limited by your ambition, imagination, and willingness to understand things outside "your" field. \n\nI'm a chemist, so you're going to have to bear with my intrinsic bias here.  I've had the opportunity to do research in a diverse number of areas, with people who call themselves by a variety of titles: biochemist, cancer biologist, cell physiologist, biophysicist, physical chemist, protein chemist, theoretical chemist, analytical chemist, and molecular biologist.  Each of them does something I'm very interested in.  One thing I love about my background (physical chemistry) is that it gives me a solid foundation to look at a wide variety of research areas that impact my passion (understanding the mechanism and treatment of diseases such as cancer).  I believe chemistry truly is "the central science" because ultimately all biological effects boil down to the interaction of molecules within living entites (be they humans or amoeba).  \n\nThink about what attracted you to forensics in the first place.  Was it the problem-solving nature?  If so, that's really just chemistry on a broader scale.  If you're considering changing your major, as you said, what is the reason for that decision?  Have you met a challenging class? Are you bored?  Do you not see relevance?  Its very hard to help you at all without these questions answered.\n\nAs a side note, if you want to work for the CDC/NIH as a researcher, you're probably going to need to pursue an advanced degree.  You should check out their job postings.  As you consider your options, remember, university education isn't just job training.  Potential employers are going to consider your whole resume, including different skillsets acquired outside of class and internship/research experiences.  Best wishes!
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Forensic science is primarily concerned with the application of scientific principles for the investigation of crime. Using the very latest in technology, forensic scientists convert the clues collected from a crime scene into evidence admissible in a court of law. It is the use or application of science in courts or legal proceedings. This is a challenging and interesting field for those who have are inquisitive and loves adventure. \n\nForensic Science is essentially a crime laboratory-based profession, the course qualifies students to apply their knowledge of science to the investigation of crime. But the expertise of a forensic professional is also used in civil cases for issues like proving the validity of a signature on a will, to a claim of the products liability, to find out whether an industry is complying with environmental rules. \n\nForensic scientists analyze all physical evidence found on a victim on the scene of a crime and compare it to evidence found on a suspect and provide expert testimony in a court of law. The evidences might include traces of blood, saliva, other body fluids, hair, fingerprints, footwear and tyre impressions, explosives, specimens of tissue for poisons, blood and urine for alcohol etc. Their expertise lies in the determination of facts using these evidences. They have to prepare a report of their investigation and appear in the court to give evidence. They work closely with the police to provide scientific evidence that is admissible in the court. \n\nForensic science is not a discipline or branch of science, but is a catch-all for many distinct disciplines.  It is broadly grouped into three: Medical, laboratory and field science. \n\nForensic /career/options/forensic/datamedicine is a broad medical subject which includes forensic pathology, psychiatry, psychology, forensic medicine and odontology (dentistry). Laboratory sciences include chemistry, biology, toxicology, ballistics, fingerprints, questioned documents and marks and impressions. Field sciences include crime scene investigation which incorporates areas such as fire and explosion scenes and clandestine drug laboratories.\n\nEligibility: To take up a masters course in forensic science you need to be a graduate preferably with a first division in Physics, chemistry, zoology, botany, biochemistry, microbiology, B.pharm, BDS or applied science. \nClick here to know more\n\nJob Prospects and Career options : They can find employment with law enforcement agencies, police, legal system and in the investigative services of the government and also private agencies. They can also work as teachers in institutes that conduct courses in this subject. Click here to know more\n\nRemuneration : Remuneration for various state forensics departments would be as per government pay scales. The state department salaries begin around Rs. 4000
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Weatherford College Forensic Science Program\nhttp://www.wc.edu/programs/science/forensic/\n\nTacoma Community College\nhttp://www.tacomacc.edu/inst_dept/science/forensicscience.asp?Program=31&DisplayOrder=1\n\nDefiance College's forensic science\nhttp://www.defiance.edu/pages/NS_majors_forensic.html\n\nAlvernia College\nhttp://www.alvernia.edu/academics/forensic/\n\nA list of colleges and Universities that offers  forensic science programs\nhttp://www.aafs.org/?section_id=resources&page_id=colleges_and_universities
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Here is some info.  Every state will have different requirements.  Be careful, some of the degree granting schools may not be totally good.  Call the stat crime lab in your state and ask them about the job.\n\nhttp://www3.sc.maricopa.edu/ajs/crime_scene_technician.htm\n\nhttp://www.spjc.edu/webcentral/acad/crimeas.htm\n\nhttp://www.cji.net/CJI/CenterInfo/fscec/cstcp.htm
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Take some night courses in a different career path.  You might get some inspiration from other students.\n\nSeek counseling guidance from the School Counselor.\n\nI know exactly what you are going through.  I used to work in a school Principals assistant, now I'm going to school for forensics....REALLY hard, but I love it!
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do you maybe mean forensic science?
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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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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.