{"id":208,"date":"2016-11-05T01:08:57","date_gmt":"2016-11-04T14:08:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.icieducation.co.uk\/blog\/?p=208"},"modified":"2023-02-20T09:12:27","modified_gmt":"2023-02-19T22:12:27","slug":"a-career-and-study-guide-to-forensic-science","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/icieducation.co.uk\/blog\/a-career-and-study-guide-to-forensic-science\/","title":{"rendered":"A Career and Study Guide to Forensic Science"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/icieducation.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/shutterstock_121776298.jpg\" alt=\"shutterstock_121776298\" width=\"670\" height=\"447\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-212\" srcset=\"https:\/\/icieducation.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/shutterstock_121776298.jpg 670w, https:\/\/icieducation.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/shutterstock_121776298-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/icieducation.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/shutterstock_121776298-50x33.jpg 50w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 670px) 100vw, 670px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Forensic science may sound  like quite a daunting field to study in. But, many people aren\u2019t sure what  exactly the course entails. Perhaps you have been thinking of working in this  field, but not sure if it\u2019s the right career path to study in? This field is a  growing industry, making you highly employable once qualified. Forensic science  is an exciting and rewarding career that can lead to great career  opportunities. We take a look at what is involved in studying forensic science  to help you determine if it\u2019s the right path for you.<\/p>\n<h2>What qualities will I need?<\/h2>\n<p>While anyone can study  forensic science, there are certain personal qualities that may be better  suited to this kind of role. An enquiring mind is one of the keys to being able  to complete the role efficiently. Having an enquiring mind means you will be  more receptive to the role and wanting to investigate at times where others may  lose interest. Having a high level of patience and concentration means you can  focus better on studying evidence and you may pick up on evidence that others  may easily miss. Therefore, being highly observant will also come in handy in  this field. <\/p>\n<p>Another key aspect to the  role is being able to justify your findings. When challenged by others about  what evidence you have found and analysed, you will need to be confident enough  to stand by your conclusions. In this kind of role, there may be certain people  who will not believe what you have concluded to or may tell you that you have  made some kind of mistake. If you have discovered an answer to a crime based on  your finding, being confident in your abilities is a must.<\/p>\n<div class='blog_banner'>\n                <a href='\/courses\/law-justice\/forensics\/'>\n                    <div class='blog_banner_link'>\n                        Find <strong>Forensic Science<\/strong> Courses with <strong>ICI<\/strong>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div class='blog_banner_more'>Learn More<\/div>\n                <\/a>\n            <\/div><h2>What jobs are available when studying  forensic science?<\/h2>\n<p>Those who graduate in the  forensic sciences field are highly employable. The majority of job opportunities  are in the forensic investigation field, but other job options include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Biomedical scientist<\/li>\n<li>Analytical chemist<\/li>\n<li>Forensic scientist <\/li>\n<li>Scientific laboratory technician<\/li>\n<li>Teaching laboratory technician<\/li>\n<li>Toxicologist<\/li>\n<li>Private investigator<\/li>\n<li>Police officer<\/li>\n<li>Probation office<\/li>\n<li>Secret intelligence services<\/li>\n<li>Homeland security<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Your career prospects may  be fast-tracked if working in a forensics related professions.<\/p>\n<h2>What skills will I learn?<\/h2>\n<p>There are some skills that  you will acquire just from completing studies in the field. These skills can  then be used when undertaking work experience. Such skills include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Attention to detail<\/li>\n<li>Analytical skills<\/li>\n<li>Interpretive skills<\/li>\n<li>Patience and concentration<\/li>\n<li>Teamwork skills<\/li>\n<li>Effective communication skills<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>What will I learn in a study course?<\/h2>\n<p>Depending on what course  you choose, there will be different units to undertake in order to complete  your qualification. A course such as an <a href=\"https:\/\/icieducation.co.uk\/courses\/law-justice\/forensics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Executive Diploma in  Forensics<\/a> will allow you to  study units that include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Crime Scene Investigation and Evidence Examination<\/li>\n<li>The Study of Hair<\/li>\n<li>Fingerprinting<\/li>\n<li>Blood Spatter<\/li>\n<li>DNA Profiling<\/li>\n<li>Casts and Impressions<\/li>\n<li>Forensic Anthropology<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&#8230;and much more. <\/p>\n<p>Because there is so much to  cover in this line of work, you will find that many of the units are varied and  highly interesting. Each unit will consist of different types of information to  understand and comprehend. <\/p>\n<h2>What is involved in being a forensic  scientist?<\/h2>\n<p>There are many different  aspects to becoming a forensic scientist, so your role may be quite varied and  different each week within your career. One of the largest parts of the job is  to help solve crimes. This is done by finding evidence around a crime scene to  help you determine a potential suspect. <\/p>\n<p>One aspect of the role may  require you going to a crime scene, which can be quite distressing or  unpleasant, depending on the crime. This is why it is important to look at the  crime objectively and work on the scene in this manner. This is completed by  looking for a variety of evidence leads such as blood and other body fluids,  textile fibres, hairs, glass fragments, tyre marks or any other areas in the  crime scene that can help solve any cases that may need your assistance. You  may also have to analyse areas such as blood groups and DNA profiling,  analysing fluids and tissue samples and examine splash patterns and particle  distribution. <\/p>\n<h2>It could be the career for you<\/h2>\n<p>Studying forensic science  with <a href=\"https:\/\/icieducation.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">ICI UK<\/a> can lead to a very exciting and rewarding career. However, it does take  a certain type of person. Personality traits, dedication and an ability to work  in challenging situations are all traits of forensic scientist. You will likely  find some challenging parts to the role, but at the end of the day, you will  find yourself with a highly rewarding career that is exciting and distinct.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Forensic science may sound like quite a daunting field to study in. But, many people aren\u2019t sure what exactly the course entails. 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