Forensic scientists sometimes work in a laboratory.
Forensic scientists work at places where science is used for law purposes. One area is criminalistics, which involves the analysis and interpretation of physical evidence, ranging from fingerprints to ballistics. Ballistics involves the analysis of bullets and bullet impacts to determine type. The minimum requirement to become a forensic scientist is a Bachelor of Science, although some degrees focus on a specialty.
University of Central Florida College of Sciences
The College of Sciences offers a bachelor's degree and a master's degree in forensics. The bachelor's program provides study in either forensic science analysis or forensic science serology (study of bodily fluids). The master's program offers coursework in either forensic biochemistry or forensic analysis. Required courses include biology and chemistry.
University of Central Florida
4000 Central Florida Blvd
Orlando, FL 32816
cos.ucf.edu
Florida International University International Forensic Research Institute
Florida International offers a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry with certification in forensic science, a master's degree in forensic science and a doctorate in chemistry with an emphasis on forensic science. The certificate program is suitable for students majoring in a natural science, and it is accessible to students who hold a bachelor's degree in biology or chemistry. Prerequisites include classes in calculus, statistics, biology and chemistry.
Florida International University
11200 SW 8th Street
Miami, FL 33199
fiu.edu
St. Petersburg College
St. Petersburg College offers an associate degree in crime scene technology and a professional certificate program in crime scene technology. It also has opportunities for distance learning and international programs. Applicants must take a placement test.
St. Petersburg College
14025 58th Street North
Clearwater, FL 33760
spcollege.edu
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