How to Have a Career in Forensics

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Do you get excited watching crime shows on TV? Do you have a knack for science? Turn your dream of having a career in forensics into a reality.

Step 1: Earn a degree
Earn an undergraduate degree in a pure science, such as biology, chemistry, or engineering. Labs studied in college are similar to labs done in forensics.

Step 2: Get your master’s degree
Obtain a master’s degree. The best courses to take are accredited by the Forensic Science Society.

Step 3: Find an internship
Gain experience through an internship. Ask questions, observe your peers, and go the extra mile.

Tip
The internet hosts many specialized internship program websites.

Step 4: Take a course in public speaking
Take a course in public speaking. As a forensic scientist, you may be required to speak in court. You must express your findings succinctly.

Step 5: Join the Forensic Science Society
Join the Forensic Science Society as a student or an affiliate. Here you can learn the latest procedures and trends.

Step 6: Network
Network with as many people as possible. Maintain contact with professors and other professionals. These people might help you get a job!

Did You Know?
Did you know? Sherlock Holmes was the first fictional detective to use science to solve crimes.