Career questions tagged forensic-science
What fields are there in criminal justice, and what degrees get you there?
I'm a high school student who's stumped on what field of criminal justice I want to work to become a part of. What I'm looking for is a job with a fairly consistent schedule, decent pay, and involves crime. Bringing justice is what motivates me to work in this area, so every field sounds interesting to me. Criminal law, forensic science, CSI, policing, etc. I would love to hear any advice or stories about any field. I'm still undecided, so I just want to see the options. Even if they're hard.
how long does it take to become a forensic physcoloigist?
im in grade 10 in Canada and just wondering what post-secondary courses you need to complete and how long they are to be a forensic physiologist. any help is great!!
What are some of the biggest challenges you face in forensic science, and how do you navigate them?
What are some of the biggest challenges you face in forensic science, and how do you navigate them? #Fall24 As a senior in high school, I am interested in the field of forensic science. I have always loved watching and playing games that include finding clues and solving a crime. I also think that gathering the evidence and processing it would be fun too. I enjoy watching forensic science technicians get fingerprints off of surfaces as well.
What field of forensics should i do?
So I'm a grade 10 high school student. Very interested in pursuing forensics when I'm older. Currently, I'm between labs and psychology. I was wondering mainly what the biggest difference is in the courses you must take to do one or the other. Both are very very interesting to me I'm just wondering about the workload.
Does working to get a dual or double major take up a lot of your free time?
I'm in high school currently. I am interested in both Criminology and Forensic Science and I haven't been able to find a major/career that incorporates both, so I am thinking of double or dual majoring.
What courses and requirements do i need to be forensic scientist?
Im in grade ten my first year of high school. so im interested in being a forensic scientist. I want to work in crime labs analyzing data and such. I'm also interested in the psychology aspect of forensics. there is a joint Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science at MUN the college I'm interested in. I was wondering if I could be a Forensic Scientist with a major in criminology and a major in chemistry (bio). what high school courses id have to take to be able to go to college or university for this? I want to know what I exactly have to do and what courses to take to be a forensic scientist
What careers in forensic science can I pursue that I would not have to see gory crime scenes?
Hii, I’ve been interested in pursuing forensic science for years now. But I do not believe I could handle going to a gory crime scene. I took a crime scene investigation class which was fun but made me realize crime scenes somewhat were scary if i actually saw them in person. Is there any careers in forensic science where I wouldn’t have to visit a gory crime scene?
how do i ask to interview someone/get someone to agree to an interview?
i'm in 8th grade and i'm doing a school project on forensic pathology. i really want to get a first-hand source by interviewing someone who works in the field, but i don't know how to approach asking someone. my biggest concern is that i'll come off as joking or not be taken seriously because of my age. how do i reach out to people to interview them and be taken seriously?
What are High School classes needed to become a crime scene cleaner ?
Anything would be helpful.
How can I find on-the-job training for forensic science?
I’m interested in working in the forensic science field, specifically as a crime scene investigator or a forensic biologist. I’m going to college in a small town with an average crime rate.
What are some colleges that will help me get a degree in forensic scientist?
in California
What jobs are there in the forensic field?
I want to major in forensics and what career can I make out of it?
What do employeers look for when recruiting for a forensics intern, etc.?
Hi, I'm currently an undergrad student pursuing a computer engineering major and a forensic studies minor. What do companies look for in terms of soft and hard skill? What classes would you recommend taking? What's a skill that's a must have in the field?
What are most of the careers I can become with a bachelor's degree in Criminology?
Hello, My name is Kylie. I am a senior high school student looking into this for a while. I am trying to become a Forensic anthropologist or a Forensic investigator and there are many things I can do instead of a bachelor's degree in Biology.
What are your favorite and least favorite things you do as a forensic scientist?
I am a sophomore in high school who is interested in forensic science. I would like to learn more about what exactly you do to make sure I will enjoy it. I am thinking about one day applying to work for the FBI as a forensic analyst.
How much work do you do outside of paid hours as a forensic scientist?
I am a sophomore in high school who is very interested in forensic science. I would like to one day work for the FBI as a forensic analyst.