Skip to main content
1 answer
1
Updated 3487 views

With a forensic science degree with a concentration in biology, what is to be expected job-wise?

I intend to major in forensic science (biology, not chemistry), but even after quite a lot of research, I'm finding it quite difficult figuring out what exactly one does if they have biology as the concentration (for the major). I prefer biology over chemistry, so I'm just wondering if a major in forensic biology would allow me to collect and possibly analyze trace evidence such as fingerprints, blood, fibers, etc. I've also found that crime scene technicians/investigators are usually just police officers who've been working for many years and are given the job of collecting evidence, so does this mean I would first have to become an officer before I can work at crime scenes? I know this is a lot, but I'm really interested in the collecting aspect (more so trace evidence than DNA) , so would a major in forensic biology allow me to work in both a lab and at crime scenes? I also have one more question. A lot of sources claim that forensic chemists work primarily in labs, so I was wondering if this is true for forensic biologists as well. #biology #chemistry #forensics #laboratory #forensic-analysis #crime-scene-investigator #analyst #evidence

+25 Karma if successful
From: You
To: Friend
Subject: Career question for you

1

1 answer


0
Updated
Share a link to this answer
Share a link to this answer

Lirio’s Answer

With your concentration in forensic biology, you'll have opportunities to work with trace evidence and potentially in both lab and field settings, depending on the specific job and the requirements of your local law enforcement agencies. If you enjoy the hands-on aspects of the field, you're on the right track!
0