How Do I Become a Forensic Scientist?

You will need:

– a bachelor’s degree — get one in science; some forensic sciences require advanced degrees; take chemistry, biology, math, English composition

– good speaking skills — take public speaking, join the drama club, toastmasters, the debate team

– good note-taking skills — you can’t subscribe to a service or depend on Cliffs Notes in real life!

– the ability to write an understandable scientific report

– intellectual curiosity

– personal integrity

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http://forensic.to/new_page_5.htm

What kind of study do you need to become a forensic scientist ?

It depends on the field. There are several universities (see education listing) that offer courses in forensic science. However most often an appropriate study (as biology for DNA, computer science for the forensic computer science department, pathology for the pathologists), is needed for the different fields. Since there exist many different fields in forensic science, it is hard to say what kind of study is needed. My own background is in Physics, and I worked for the laboratory in the various fields as image processing and computer science, firearms and toolmarks. I just applied for the job after working at the research department of a company in digital copiers.