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Just wondering what I can do with this degree as soon as I graduate, as it's unlikely I'll be able to go on to graduate studies. I read a degree in biology or chemistry can land a job as a forensic technician. How true is this?
1 answer - Asked By: Greyman - 9/23/2011
I want to be a forensic technician when im older and dont know much about it. I know they work with forensics to solve crime cases but i really dont know the important stuff like: How much do they get paid? What degrees would i need? Around how many hours would I work typically? Is the job stressful? Do I really have to explain my findings in court? Anything you know would really help me out!!! Thanks!!! :)
1 answer - Asked By: Naomi - 7/31/2009
Criminalistics- Criminal Justice- Forensic Technician- Also if you know any good schools for these majors can you list them. I prefer the Northeast but all regions are good.
2 answers - Asked By: amm187 - 3/14/2009
I am a junior in high school and i am trying to go ahead and figure out what college i want to attend and what career i want to pursue. So, i am considering the career of a forensic science technician. I would like information and advice from those who are in this field or who know a great deal of information about it. I want to know about the schooling, how i can figure out if i will like it, what all is involved in this job, and things like that. Also, colleges in Alabama that are good to go to for this. Thanks so much!
1 answer - Asked By: chick07 - 9/28/2008
Im soon to start at a community college and I would like to go for either pre school education, massage therapy or forensic technician however, all the classes are currently filled. I'm having a hard time finding other interests and i'd like to think a suggestion or two from someone would make a light bulb come on in my head as to what else I'd possibly take interest in doing...so what could be some other options for a girl like me? Help please!...
2 answers - Asked By: TaTa - 8/1/2009
I have a research paper due on this topic in about a week and I was wondering if Forensic Ballistics would go under a Forensic Science Technician. Pleas help me. Thanks! :)
1 answer - Asked By: Horany For Devine - 10/20/2012
What are some schools to study forensic science. 4 year schools. and what majors/minors would i need to take?
1 answer - Asked By: Alyssa - 6/4/2011
I am 14 and when I grow up I want to be a forensic scientist. I've heard they get paid 20-30 grand and my mom said that's bullsh*t because she gets paid that and she works at burger king as the general manager. I want to know how much they get paid for each case and every week. No rude comments, thanks.
1 answer - Asked By: nYaNxLoVeR - 2/11/2012
I am a high school senior who is looking to study a major/ subject in the forensic field. I am going to attend the University of Redlands in Redlands, CA . I am wondering what careers is better so I can focus on one of them and not be too overwhelmed because no one in my family has graduated or attended university. I am a bit scared. Thanks.
1 answer - Asked By: Michael - 5/14/2009
Doing a Career research project and one of the requirements is to see if after becoming your career you want (Forensic science technician) you still need further training....
2 answers - Asked By: Mariela - 2/2/2013
Concentration of 6.00×10−2 M . The diluted solution is then placed in a spray bottle for application on the desired surfaces. How many moles of luminol are present in 2 L of the diluted spray? The forensic technician at a crime scene has just prepared a luminol stock solution by adding 20.0 of luminol into a total volume of 75 of . the molarity of the stock solution of luminol is 1.51 M
1 answer - Asked By: neda s - 10/5/2007
I want to be a forensic analyst and i need to know how much money they make.
1 answer - Asked By: Desiree - 3/13/2011
And to make it more easier, just tell me whats the type of comp jobs that pays more then $30 per hour. Not to mention, what type of courses are required to get this job? Last, is it possible to get any of these jobs in under 3 yrs of college courses (computer classes, of course). Also, whats the name of the major that is best suited for it? Last, make sure its a job where it does not include anything with creating/building/fixing computers (well, except of soft wares, games, or computer programs)
2 answers - Asked By: Shadow Slayer - 12/22/2008
I want to keep my options open between these career options: detective (for the police department not a private detective) Forensic lab technician Also I really want to get into forensics but I'm not sure of the positions out there even after doing much research on my own so if you know of any Forensic Invastigative positions please add that too. PLEASE SERIOUS ANSWERS ONLY and thanks in advance :-)
2 answers - Asked By: JustNobody - 3/30/2011
He needs to know what subjects to pursue, and what qualifications are needed to become a Forensic Scientist. Obviously a Degree will be required, but in what ? He would like to branch out into Police Forensics, as a possible career. Any help, or information on possible websites, etc, would be greatly appreciated. Many thanks.
2 answers - Asked By: griff51 - 2/7/2010
I am currently thinking of this as a career path and would like to know how much the average forensic scientist earns.
3 answers - Asked By: Alley Cat - 12/19/2010
I plan to major in biology (and maybe zoology eventually) once I get in college but I never really thought much about what I would do AFTER I got out of college. I love being outside and helping others. I was especially wondering what jobs are availible in national parks, if I had a degree in biology or ecology. Any answers are really appriciated. Thank you!
1 answer - Asked By: Yes? ☼ - 1/3/2008
I would like to be a forensic detective and I was wondering what is the average and what other qualities do I need to enter this course and be a good detective..... thanks for your help
1 answer - Asked By: Sasha - 11/1/2007
I have to start organising my work experience for school. I'm only in year 10, and when I'm older I want to work on dead people (suggest jobs to do with that by the way? What subjects would you have to be good at) and I have NO idea what to do for work experience, because I'm sure as hell they wouldn't let you work with dead people. Especially for a person in grade 10. What should I do for it?
1 answer - Asked By: suspenceful - 3/2/2010
I'm 16 and i am seriously considering becoming a forensic scientist so basically i guess i want to know whats to be in a life of one? what do they do? and anything else that could help me. =)
3 answers - Asked By: Chesse! - 11/14/2009
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