Career questions tagged forensics
Is my goal of studying Forensic Psychology a flop?
Recently, I went to a career counselor, and he recommended that I consider studying Forensic Psychology. However, in my country, there is no degree specifically in Forensic Psychology, so to come close to it, I have to complete multiple degrees in Law and Psychology over 9 years. I've considered applying internationally to the US because they have specific courses in Forensic Psychology that we don't have access to in South Africa, with a similar duration, but it will be pretty much useless in my own country. I have no idea what to do and would appreciate any help or advice!
What do you think would be better? Is my plan a good choice ??
I plan on doing bsc forensic science and criminology with chemistry and zoology as combination subs. I then want to get a msc in anatomy to persue phd in neurology. I am intrested in both crime related filed and research related field mainly brain stuff. And having a forensic degree will widen my job options as well. But my mother keeps tell me to take anatomy for both bsc and msc. What do you think is a better option??
When is the best time you should be starting internships and what are the best ways to find the right one for your career?
As an incoming college freshman when is the best time to start looking for internships and whats the best way to find them.
How do you become a forensic anthropologist? Can you do it with just a bachelor's degree?
Hi! I am currently trying to rethink my future and figure out what I want to do with my life. I am extremely interested in becoming a forensic anthropologist, but I have no idea where to start other than a degree in Anthropology. Please help!
What is the most difficult part of pursuing a forensic psychology degree? What classes will be more beneficial to my studies than others? #Spring25
I am an upcoming sophomore and have multiple psychology and science electives to take, I am not sure which ones would be better for my path.
What are the best steps to becoming a part of the cyber crimes unit in law enforcement ?
What is the day to day jobs of someone in digital forensics
What is the most challenging part of being a forensic psychologist?
Hi I am a senior in highschool and I want to eventually become a forensic psychologist. I know a little but not a lot about the job. Anything that could be said about the amount of schooling involved or more details about what the job entails like workload, coping with certain things, or really anything else would be amazing. Thank you so much!
How many different types of forensics sciences is there and how specific does a forensics job get? is forensic science focused on one certain part in college or forensics as a whole?
Hello, I'm a senior in high school in Pflugerville and I want to major in forensics but I'm not sure what jobs include what part of forensics, I know of in lab forensics and out of field forensics but is there any other and how different is it from majoring in forensic science as a whole in college? And how does forensics in college change your view on forensics science from high school?
What opportunities will I have to participate in internships for forensics at UCCS #Spring25?
I want to be sure there will be opportunities available at this University.
How do I become a Crime Scene Investigator?
I am a High School Senior.
questions for forensic pathologists?
1. Can you tell me about the types of tasks you are responsible for on a day-to-day basis? 2. What do you enjoy most about your career? 3. What is most challenging about your career? 4. What are some skills and personality traits necessary to perform your job? 5. What are some misconceptions about your career? 6. On a scale of 1-10 how gruesome is some of the work? 7. How long did it take for you to get your degree? 8. what school did you graduate from? 9. how difficult is the job 1-10? 10. How do you balance this career with your personal life? 11. Do you have any advice for someone wanting to enter into this field?
What kind of courses should I take if I wish to go into forensics in the future?
I am in 9th grade, and I wish to know what type of courses to take in 10th grade for my future in forensics.
Im Completely lost within myself and my future college choice, please help!!!
Hi! Im currently a Senior in high-school, around the Dmv area. I have never really thought about what I wanted to have a degree in or in general what lies ahead of me. In the beginning of the school year i was thinking about majoring in Nursing specifically wanting to be a PICU Nurse. But later on realized My family can't afford to spend that much money but also wasn't planning on being in school for a long time. Then around like November, I was thinking about majoring in Forensic, and after having a not so friendly encounter with a Forensic Teacher in a different school, i felt unmotivated. But now I'm either thinking about joining the Marines/ Train to become a State Cop/or just go back to forensic. Especially since i have already applied to 2 Universities for Forensic Science and BioTechnology (Pre-Forensic Studies). I know it might sound cheesy but i just want to work to give me parents someone to rely on, Im the oldest out of my siblings and I don't know what I'm doing on CommonApp. Ive been just putting information I know and later on asking friends and my parents about other things. Im First-Gen and I very exhausted and overwhelmed. Please help!!
Can we choose to be Forensic Psychologist if we are in Humanities stream?
I'm in tenth grade, and I really have interest in forensic psychology and I going to opt for humanities stream, is there future in forensic psychology? How many years does it take to complete the course and is there any future in it?
how can I get into forensics or become detective ?
how can I get into forensics or become detective? I would really like to become one because I love mystery and gore. how can I get experience? please help me I really want this career path and what college would I want to get into to get the best education I can?
How can i figure out what i want to do in the forensic field?
I'm a 14 year old high school freshman and recently was assigned a project asking where i see myself in 10 years and it got me thinking. I've had a feeling of wanting to do something involving forensics, like forensic psychology, biology, pathology, etc. so i was thinking maybe CSI? I'm really interested in the investigation of crime scenes and human remains but I've also considered mortuary science. How do i know what i want to do, and what are some things i should start planning/setting in motion now if i want to get a degree? Sorry if my question is vague
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.
Careers in Academia vs Industry?
Hello all! Recently, my professor asked me if I've ever considered a career in academia after reading one of my essays... which made me wonder what academia is and what the experience is like (beyond getting a PhD). I'm not sure what I want to do with my life, I like computer engineering (the idea of building something like a robot, etc), but I also really like forensic studies and the topics. I'm a third year student in university. So, here are my questions: If you're in academia, why do you pick it? What's something you wish you knew before starting? Would you work in industry? What are pros and cons of your job? If you're in industry, why do you pick it? What's something you wish you knew? Would you work in academia? What are pros and cons of your job?
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.
How hard is it to get a job is forensic psychology?
I'd like to go to Western Carolina for forensic psychology and soon get a job in this field but I worry the job may be hard to get into.
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.
how time consuming can being a CSI or forensic technician be?
asking all CSIs! how time consuming is being a CSI or a forensic technitions? the movies and TV shows (like the CSI series from the 2000s if anyone knows of that) seem to glamorize it a little and I was wondering what the real world version would be. When I'm older I would like to have two cats and I was wondering if I'd really have enough time to keep them healthy and play with them. I also don't know if this website reaches to different countries but I was wondering if anyone had any experience being a CSI in the UK? I want to move there when I'm older and would like to know more about it.
if I wanted to go into law enforcement and got snakebite piercings would taking those out before work be okay also if I dyed the underside of my hair or got tattoos in easily hideable areas would that be okay? ?
Just wondering because I would love to get more piercings, more specifically snakebites but based off the small amount of research I have done I know facial piercings are not allowed in law enforcement according to the dress code. would taking out piercings before work/on days I'm on duty be okay or would that not be tolerated? Also would I get in trouble if I had them in while off duty? say, hanging out with work friends? Also how does this rule apply to people in the forensic unit? I'm looking to get into law enforcement like being a homicide detective or have something to do with forensics like a CSI or something and I don't know if the rules change for those different things.
Are there careers that incorporate Forensic Science and Criminology in daily tasks?
My dream career would involve criminal profiling, investigating, crime scene investigation and forensic analysis all in one. I'm looking for a career that is as close to that as possible.
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
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?