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Forensic science is the application of scientific principles and techniques to legal matters, particularly criminal investigations.
Forensic science is the application of scientific principles and techniques to legal matters, particularly criminal investigations.
SALARY
SALARY
LOWEST: $ 41 , 410
LOWEST: $ 41 , 410
AVERAGE: $ 64 , 940
AVERAGE: $ 64 , 940
HIGHEST: $ 107 , 490
HIGHEST: $ 107 , 490
Education requirements
Education requirements
The minimum requirement is a bachelor's degree in a science-related field.
The minimum requirement is a bachelor's degree in a science-related field.
EXAMPLE FIELDS:
EXAMPLE FIELDS:
Biology
Chemistry
Physics
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An Advanced degree can lead to specialization & career advancement.
EXAMPLE DEGREES:
Master's
doctorate's
Typical day on the job
Typical day on the job
A typical day on the job can depend on the role & specialization. But Forensic scientists usually work in Labs, at crime scenes, & even in court. They also analyze evidence like DNA, fingerprints, and other physical traces to help establish facts and find the truth. They tend to collaborate with Law Enforcement & legal professionals.
A typical day on the job can depend on the role & specialization. But Forensic scientists usually work in Labs, at crime scenes, & even in court. They also analyze evidence like DNA, fingerprints, and other physical traces to help establish facts and find the truth. They tend to collaborate with Law Enforcement & legal professionals.
Forensic Files
Forensic Files
Here is an episode of a show I like to watch every once and a while and even watched during the making of this. It has Forensic science in it, so hopefully, future Forensic scientists will enjoy this as much as I do.
SKILLS REQUIRED
SKILLS REQUIRED
DIVERSE SKILL:
DIVERSE SKILL:
- Analytical
Communication
Technical abilities
KEY SKILLS:
Critical thinking
Problem-solving
Data interpretation
JOB DEMAND
JOB DEMAND
Includes collecting & analyzing evidence (like DNA, fingerprints, and other physical traces), preparing reports, testifying in court, & maintaining lab equipment.
Includes collecting & analyzing evidence (like DNA, fingerprints, and other physical traces), preparing reports, testifying in court, & maintaining lab equipment.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
WORK ENVIRONMENT
They work in a lot of places but mainly in primarily laboratories & crime scenes. They might work irregular & long hours like weekends, holidays, & evenings. Some work at crime scenes can potentially expose them to various hazards & unpleasant conditions.
They work in a lot of places but mainly in primarily laboratories & crime scenes. They might work irregular & long hours like weekends, holidays, & evenings. Some work at crime scenes can potentially expose them to various hazards & unpleasant conditions.
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