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In addition too your degree in science some lab work experience and couses in criminal justice will help. You can read more on becoming a forensic scientist at www.forensicscience.net
some people have said the work experience as a lab technician would give you enough experience, but I'm researching for an answer also as i would like to be a forensic scientist :D hope this helps you more than it did me :)
a lab scientists do labatory work and work in the lab with chemicals.
In our local university hospital, a scientist is nearly always a scholar with an advanced degree, while a tech may have experience, or a special certification for that particular work, and is always an assistant to the scientist.
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To become a forensic scientist, you typically need a bachelor's degree in forensic science or a related field, followed by on-the-job training or an internship. Additional certifications or a master's degree may also be beneficial. For a career as a forensic anthropologist, you usually need a doctoral degree in anthropology with a specialization in forensic anthropology. Field and lab experience, as well as certification, are highly recommended for this specialization.
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A stereotypical scientist is one who wears a white lab coat and glasses. They are always caught up in their work in the lab.
Ø What level of education must the scientists in this branch have?A minimum of a bachelors degree in natural science or forensic scienceØ Some labs may require a masters degreeØ Students are required to participate in extensive lab work and fulfill an internship.
Crime Lab Analyst, Crime Scene Analyst, Criminalist, Crime Lab Director, DNA Analyst, Evidence Custodian, Firearms Custodian, Fingerprint Techinician, Forensic Autopsy Assistant, Forensic Biologist, Forensic Evidence Techinician, Forensic Scientist, Law Enforcement Training Officer, Latent Print Examiner, Latent Print Techinician, Toxicologist, Trace Analyst these are some jobs that i found.
Absolutely, you can apply for the police department, or even in private lab! MT have the training police departments are looking for!