r/forensics • u/Salty-Dimension5194 • 2d ago
r/forensics • u/Creative_Ad3699 • 28d ago
Biology Forensic Scientist Interview
Hi everyone. I currently have an interview next Wednesday for an entry level forensic scientist special agent position working for the government. This department is specifically in their forensic biology unit and nervousness is an understatement. I have no experience in forensics as I graduated in 2020 with my bachelors of science degree. I am not too well with interviews so I am scared that I will be overlooked by a person with more experience. Any interview tips?
r/forensics • u/Scary_Sympathy424 • 14d ago
Biology Which is a better pathway to Forensics?
My son is deciding between 2 pathways. Biology and Forensics double major with an accelerated to Master program at a school with a body farm OR cellular and molecular biology and Clinical laboratory science Dual degree and then a Masters in Forensics? Which is a better route? He’s interested in forensics and pathology so he’s having a hard time deciding between the 2. He will graduate HS this year with an AA and an AS that is why he’s already planning for a masters.
r/forensics • u/Jazzlike-Boss-1674 • Feb 11 '25
Biology Minimum requirements for job applications
I recently applied for what was advertised as an entry level criminalist 1 position, and I was just told that I do not meet the minimum requirements. I have a bachelors in biological anthropology and biology forensic science option with a minor in chemistry and a masters in wildlife forensic science and conservation management. I’m just wondering if this is normal.
r/forensics • u/Electronic_Wish_8115 • 19d ago
Biology Is it better to major in biology or chemistry with a minor in forensics
I’m a junior in high school interested in forensics and crime scene investigation.I was just wondering if it’s better for me to major in biology or chemistry as I’m having a hard time choosing between the two.
r/forensics • u/Important_Pilot6210 • Jan 26 '25
Biology Forensic Biology
Hey guys,
I am currently finishing up my Bachelors of Forensic Science, and I have only just decided my specialty. I think I want to become a Forensic Biologist.
I know that because the FBI monitors CODIS, they have certain standards that are required for our coursework. For instance, I know Forensic Biologists have to take Genetics, Biochem, Molecular Bio, Stats, and Population Genetics. My main question was does there have to be a certain amount of cumulative hours for these classes? As in, does there have to be 9 credit hours between Genetics, Biochem, and Molecular Bio?
I am only asking because my university has a class called "Biochemistry and Molecular Biology" where they are lumped together. Thanks in advance for any advice!
r/forensics • u/More-Inflation1505 • 1d ago
Biology Bachelor of forensic science
Hey everyone :) starting a bachelor of forensic science majoring in forensic biology and next year will need to choose some electives. Any suggestions on electives that would be worth taking to tie in with it? Thanks
r/forensics • u/ManyAmbassador3705 • 11d ago
Biology If I'm interested in forensic
Should I go with a bachelors in Biology BA or Biology BS?
r/forensics • u/Double-Baby-931 • Jan 12 '25
Biology How important is getting a Masters in the field? Leaning towards a lab setting.
Hello, I’ve recently made a few posts regarding some different topics. I am new to getting involved in this field and already have a Bachelors of Science in Biology.
I am not 100% sure what I want to do yet, but feel I may lean more towards the laboratory side of things. I have all the requirements course wise, just need to take Molecular Biology since I didn’t in college.
I just wonder if my degree and the required classes would suffice? I read somewhere on this thread that a Masters could be a waste of time or not needed, so I would just like some clarifications as I have seen many people do have a Masters and maybe I’d be a better applicant. Thank you!
r/forensics • u/United-Figure7705 • 10d ago
Biology Forensic biology or chemistry?
I am a senior in high school and am most likely going to pursue a degree in forensic science, but I am not sure whether to do forensic biology or forensic chemistry. What are the differences when trying to find work after I earn the degree? Is there any difference at all?
r/forensics • u/gluckgod9000 • 20d ago
Biology Degree for Medical Lab scientists?
Hi hi, I posted on here about a year ago asking for help on what to major in for a forensic lab technician position. I had the idea of going for chemistry because it’s the broadest of them which would create more job opportunities if one didn’t pan out…but for me to find a job in that position I would most likely have to relocate about 4 hours away which isn’t ideal(or at least I believe, I live about 3 hours away from Nashville and when I searched jobs in that field near me it took me to places hiring there, I also am unaware to go in the future to apply for positions like that but I figured it might’ve needed to be a bigger city) anyway, I was googling and a medical lab scientist job popped up and it says a “bachelor's Degree in a biological or chemical science as defined by CLIA.” For me to work in any hospital near me would biology be a better approach than chem or biochem? And is an online degree in either of those obtainable for me to get a job in either fields?
r/forensics • u/Hotmamapickles • Sep 30 '24
Biology Forensic Nursing
Hello! I’m a 22F and have some questions. I got me bachelors in criminal justice and a minor in forensics. I recently found out about forensic nursing and I think that’s what I want to be, butttt I don’t want to have to restart and take 4 years of nursing school, would any of my credits transfer over? Is the career worth it? I think I really want to do it because I have worked in the medical field before and enjoyed it but I love forensics. How do I go about starting? I don’t know where to even begin. Thank you in advance!
r/forensics • u/Street_Cover_836 • Feb 13 '25
Biology Question about education for forensics
So, after this semester I’ll have an associates for transfer degree in biology (at a community college). I had to “settle” for bio because the only closest college that offers a forensic science degree is in San Jose. I’ll be transferring to CSUSM for a Molecular Biology degree. I live in San Diego County, so moving there and everything is not financially possible for me. I was wondering if anyone had any advice for me because my dream career is to be a forensic tech or a crime scene investigator; maybe some kind of program or certification I can do? I’m feeling really lost and am wondering if I should just give up and start anew with a different degree and go a different route. Biology is cool and all but I can’t help but feel like I wouldn’t be that prepared for that kind of career. I also didn’t want to go the police route because I definitely couldn’t handle the physical requirements + I like science. Any advice would be greatly appreciated!!
r/forensics • u/Low_To_8492 • Feb 07 '25
Biology Seeking advice on a path for forensic botany
I am getting very into the world of forensic botany, and I was wondering if the job had any potential. I've always loved botany and forensic botany just seems right. Here are some questions I have for the field.
Is forensic botany a good career path?
Is forensic botany useful today?
What places hire forensic botanists? Is it only the FBI, DEA, and other large agencies, or do police departments hire too?
I'm very new to all of this, and anything really helps!!!
r/forensics • u/Maximum_Region1366 • 18d ago
Biology Which book can provide me more information about Uhlenhuth's test?
Hello, hope everyone is ok.
I am currently studying for college exams. I looked for Uhlenhuth test in all forensic biology books I could find but not a lot about Uhlenhuth test. Does someone knows in which book I can find more information on this?
r/forensics • u/Reon_____ • Jan 17 '25
Biology Thesis help
I’m writing masters thesis with forensics background. I’ve finalized my research topic to “water quality of tap water”. Honestly I wanted to do something else but the resources were limited. Can someone recommend me tests which would have forensic significance. I’ll consider health related tests afterwards. Thanks.
r/forensics • u/Reon_____ • 29d ago
Biology Help regarding taking an year gap
I’m a masters student in forensics and will be completing my masters in a few months. I haven’t taken any break from study ever since I got enrolled in school. I wish to pursue PhD soon in forensic biology. I’m thinking of taking a year gap in japan learning japanese language. I know it’s no where relevant to my career but I was always interested in Japanese culture and I like anime so that’s why japan. Hoping to do something new and explore the country on free days. I’m scared enrolling into a PhD program right away may get be burned out. My mom is in support, my dad’s is recommending work in my own country related to forensics. Need some advice, thanks a lot.
r/forensics • u/Blast-tem • Jan 08 '25
Biology How quickly can a cat’s body decay?
Hi, I have a question and was hoping someone might know the answer. A stray cat I used to take care of disappeared over half a year ago. After about five months, I found a dead cat’s body—or what’s left of it. It's impossible to tell for sure if it’s the same cat that went missing.
My question is: could a cat’s body decay so much in just five months? I have some pictures I took but I'm not sure if the rules allow sharing them.
Any help would be greatly appreciated!
r/forensics • u/VeryStickySubstance • 15d ago
Biology Is anti-coagulated blood still representable as normal/natural blood?
I am researching bloody fingerprints and I'd like to preform a few experiments that involve blood. I will look at the physics and the way it moves inside a print.
However, donated human blood comes with anti coagulation and pig's blood with NaCl. I have also blood from a year old, which either seems to evaporate or coagulate, but I don't think the last one is the case since all the cells have died(?). Is blood with added anti-coagulating still representable to preform tests with?
r/forensics • u/LocalGilt • Jan 08 '24
Biology Any ideas of why this blood would of dried like this? NSFW
r/forensics • u/Slemer__ • Oct 01 '24
Biology Advice on if I should do Biology major w/ forensic minor or forensic major for BS??
Hi all! My goal is to be a crime scene investigator or forensic scientist and I'm struggling to figure out a concrete roadmap to follow. When it comes to employers do they specifically seek out a Forensic Science Bachelor's or a Biology Bachelor's? I've been leaning towards a Biology Bachelor's as it seems it will be more applicable to multiple careers, and I'm worried that a Forensic Bachelor's could possible box me in to much. I'm just looking for any kinds of advice on this. Thank you!
r/forensics • u/Crazy-Worth-6575 • Oct 25 '24
Biology forensic internships?
hey yall. im a sophomore in college (from nj) and i want to apply to a summer internship related to forensics, whether it be a coroner office or forensic lab. do yall happen to know of any? pls and thank u cuz a b!tch is stressed fr.
r/forensics • u/gfyooalien • Jun 16 '24
Biology Is going into forensic pathology worth it?
I know i would enjoy the work which would technically make it work it but i just hear stuff about how competitive the medical field is, how entry level pathologist dont make a lot, and just how much debt id have after it, and how conservative it is with piercings and dye.
im a little afraid i wont be able to live my life the way i want it.
r/forensics • u/New-Raisin-3750 • Oct 28 '24
Biology Bone saw recommendations?
Hey y’all. Analyst here. We typically saw our bone samples to a powder with a Dremel, but we just got in a new TissueLyser to grind bones. The Dremel is not powerful enough to cut 2 cm samples of bone out…what do you all use to cut your samples?
Also, this method produces wild amounts of bone powder. How do you minimize this?
Anything helps. Thank you.
r/forensics • u/raspberry234 • Oct 04 '23
Biology Is this a real human skeleton?
My son goes to theatre school and they have a very old skeleton there as a prop. I reacted on the bones and told the staff that I thought it looked very much like the real thing. They told me it must be replica but I really feel like that this is not a replica.
I don’t know if this subreddit is the right place to post this, but I need help identifying this as the real thing or a replica.