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What jobs are there in the forensic field?
I want to major in forensics and what career can I make out of it?
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Melissa if you have a keen interest in crime-solving and attention to detail, a career in the forensic science field may be a good fit. This industry is a cross between the medical and legal sectors and plays an important role in everything from solving serious crimes to supporting the legal system in the courts. Careers in forensic science vary widely and require education and experience that ranges from a high school diploma to a doctorate.
• FORENSIC MEDICAL EXAMINER: The path to this occupation is much longer than most other roles in the field. That’s why the pay scale is significantly higher than others as well. To work as Forensic Medical Examiner, you must complete a 4-year bachelors, 4-year medical degree, plus complete a residency and pass your state’s requirements.
• FORENSIC PSYCHOLOGIST: Forensic psychologists perform several duties within the legal system, including performing psychological assessments of criminals, witnesses and defendants in legal proceedings and acting as expert witnesses in court cases. They may also devise treatment plans and intervention methods for prison inmates and make recommendations for inmates' parole. Forensic psychologists must hold a minimum of a master's degree in forensic psychology.
• CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATOR: If you want to work right at the scene of the crime and help piece together criminal acts, this role could be perfect for you. Crime scene investigators help examine areas where crimes have occurred, working with testimonial and physical evidence. To become a crime scene investigator, or forensic science technician, you typically need at least a bachelor’s degree in a forensic science related area.
• CRIME LABORATORY ANALYST: If you love science and want to work in criminal justice, you may want to become a crime laboratory analyst. In this role you would use knowledge and skills you learned in biochemistry and molecular biology to analyze evidence, such as firearms, blood, DNA, and other bodily fluids.
There are many degree programs available that help students work in internship roles as they complete their bachelor’s degree. To qualify for this role, you will want to compare degree programs in forensic science, microbiology, and biochemistry.
• FINGERPRINT TECHNICIAN: These professionals study and evaluate fingerprints in criminal investigations. They work in crime labs and crime scenes. Fingerprint technicians process and preserve fingerprint samples, analyze fingerprints and load fingerprint images into fingerprint databases for comparison. A bachelor's degree in forensic science or a related field is typically required.
• FORENSIC MEDICAL EXAMINER: The path to this occupation is much longer than most other roles in the field. That’s why the pay scale is significantly higher than others as well. To work as Forensic Medical Examiner, you must complete a 4-year bachelors, 4-year medical degree, plus complete a residency and pass your state’s requirements.
• FORENSIC PSYCHOLOGIST: Forensic psychologists perform several duties within the legal system, including performing psychological assessments of criminals, witnesses and defendants in legal proceedings and acting as expert witnesses in court cases. They may also devise treatment plans and intervention methods for prison inmates and make recommendations for inmates' parole. Forensic psychologists must hold a minimum of a master's degree in forensic psychology.
• CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATOR: If you want to work right at the scene of the crime and help piece together criminal acts, this role could be perfect for you. Crime scene investigators help examine areas where crimes have occurred, working with testimonial and physical evidence. To become a crime scene investigator, or forensic science technician, you typically need at least a bachelor’s degree in a forensic science related area.
• CRIME LABORATORY ANALYST: If you love science and want to work in criminal justice, you may want to become a crime laboratory analyst. In this role you would use knowledge and skills you learned in biochemistry and molecular biology to analyze evidence, such as firearms, blood, DNA, and other bodily fluids.
There are many degree programs available that help students work in internship roles as they complete their bachelor’s degree. To qualify for this role, you will want to compare degree programs in forensic science, microbiology, and biochemistry.
• FINGERPRINT TECHNICIAN: These professionals study and evaluate fingerprints in criminal investigations. They work in crime labs and crime scenes. Fingerprint technicians process and preserve fingerprint samples, analyze fingerprints and load fingerprint images into fingerprint databases for comparison. A bachelor's degree in forensic science or a related field is typically required.