Forensic scientists apply science and knowledge of science to solving crimes or in helping with civil or criminal investigations. They may specialize in particular fields, such as medicine or dentistry.
Forensic scientists perform some or all of the following duties:
Examine evidence a crime that might connect a person to that crime;
Examine a person's physical remains to determine the reason why they expired in relation to a criminal or civil investigation;
Examine documents, firearms or explosives in relation to an investigation;
Forensic scientists may present their findings as a document or be required to give testimony at a trial or inquiry.
Here are some schools that have programs related to this career:
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Trent University
Peterborough, Ontario, CA
Related Program(s): Forensic Science - Specialization in Law & Policing (B.Sc.F.S.) Bachelor Forensic Biology (B.Sc.) Bachelor; Honours
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Ontario Tech University
Oshawa, Ontario, CA
Related Program(s): Forensic Science Bachelor; Honours
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University of South Wales
Pontypridd, Wales, GB
Related Program(s): Analytical and Forensic Science (Top Up) Bachelor; Honours Forensic Science (Including Foundation Year) Bachelor; Honours
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University of South Wales - Graduate Programs
Pontypridd, Wales, GB
Related Program(s): MSc Analytical and Forensic Science Master
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University of Bradford
Bradford, England, GB
Related Program(s): Forensic and Medical Sciences Bachelor; Co-op; Honours Forensic Archaeology and Anthropology Bachelor; Co-op; Honours
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