subject: Forensic Science Degree [print this page] Forensic science uses scientific methods and principles to resolve legal issues, its play an important role in crime solving. They analyze physical evidence, prepare reports for law enforcement officials, and serve as expert witnesses in conviction hearings. Forensic science and related areas are fast becoming a popular career choice for students. There are now more than 100 forensic science courses on offer at universities, so trying to decide which one to do is becoming ever harder. http://www.sacramentomedicalschools.com A forensic science degree normally leads you towards several types of jobs, but the evolution of ones career depends on many other factors that are more or less related to education, experience is one of them.
Qualification need to become an assistant forensic scientist you will need four GCSEs grades A-C which must include English and either maths or a science as well as an A-level in a scientific subject (biology or chemistry).
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Forensic scientists are employed by regional, state, and local forensic laboratories; district attorneys offices; private firms; colleges and universities; the military; and, federal agencies (DEA, Customs, FBI, and Postal Service).Laboratory work is a comfortable job for someone with a forensic science degree. The work hours are fixed and the payment is decent. You could however resent working in the same lab every day. Natural science and chemistry degrees qualify one for criminal investigation laboratory. Moreover, in labs where DNA analyses are performed, only experts with degrees in biology and genetics are allowed. There are nevertheless other electives you could go for in college in support of the forensic science degree, and mineralogy, textile courses, microbiology and even botany fit in the future job requirements.
