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What qualifications and experience will employers look for?
You will usually need a degree in scientific subject to become a forensic scientist, although this can vary between some employers.
You could start as an assistant forensic scientist if you have four GCSEs (A-C) including English and biology, chemistry or maths, plus one A level in chemistry or biology. You would need a scientific degree to be able to progress to forensic scientist.
You would usually start as a trainee forensic scientist. For this, you will need a good honours degree (class 2:2 or above) in a biology or chemistry-related subject. Many trainee forensic scientists also have a postgraduate qualification. You should check entry requirements carefully, as not all degrees provide the right level of scientific knowledge needed for the job.
Employers are likely to look more favourably on your application if you have at least six months' relevant work experience in a laboratory. If you wish to specialise in electronic casework, you may be accepted with qualifications in computing, electrical engineering, electronics or physics, plus relevant work experience.
To work for the Forensic Science Service (FSS), which employs most of the forensic scientists in England and Wales, you must be a citizen of the UK, EU, EEA or Commonwealth, and you must have been resident in the UK for at least three years. See the FSS website for more details about recruitment.
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