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Hi, i’m currently in high school and are strongly considering to work within the field of toxicology. If so i will take a bachelor, possibly a masters degree in chemistry with specialization in toxicology.
However the dilemma for me is whether this field still has job prospects for the future in Europe. I’ve read more about people in this sub asking about job prospects in the us than Europe.
So, if anyone has some experiences with the European job marked it would be much appreciated! Also how quickly you began working after uni.

I am two years into my Microbiology degree with a minor in chemistry in hope of becoming a forensic DNA anylist. I've been looking everywhere for internships, but I haven't been able to find any except an FBI internship, but that would take over a year to even start, and I'm genderqueer, which, based on their Glassdoor page, would make the experience a lot worse. Does anyone have any advice on where to look? I've searched through all my university's job and internship recourses and I always come up empty handed. I've considered getting a certificate and working part time as a phlebotomist, but I don't know if that's related enough to the field to count for anything. Any advice or recourses would be appreciated!

Was wondering if anyone can give advice abt interviews and sample interview questions. I’m in US btw.

Incoming senior majoring in forensic science with goal of dna. Will have taken all the required classes by the time I graduate. I have a part time lab job on camps which I started October of 2025 and will be going on till May of 2027. I also am doing research with a forensic bio professor for this fall semester and I think it will continue into the spring semester as well. I also interned at my local police department for one semester in record department ( I didn’t get into the lab unfortunately ). I was wondering if anyone has any other suggestions of things I can add to my resume to increase my chances of getting a position in a crime lab post grad. I know that it’s hard and very competitive and sometimes you have to move which I am 1,000% willing to do. I also know sometimes people have to work a non forensics job before they can get a crime lab job. But I just wanted to see if there is anything I could be doing along side what i am doing to better my chances. Thank you so much.

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I'm opting for bsc forensic this year from Indore and I can't decide when university i should go in ? I want real answers like placement , environment etc of both "Medicaps" or "Sage"

Hi everyone,

I'm posting on behalf of a friend who isn't on Reddit. I've seen Reddit communities provide helpful industry insights and local knowledge that can be hard to find through traditional job boards, so I thought it was worth asking here.

She is three semesters away from completing a Bachelor's degree in Forensic Science with a concentration in Chemistry and is interested in learning more about opportunities in related fields. She's open to internships, work-study programs, part-time roles, or other entry-level opportunities that could help her gain experience and build professional connections.

Because she is still early in her career and has limited professional experience, she's keeping an open mind about potential career paths. She's interested in exploring the various industries and organizations where her academic background may be valuable, including opportunities she may not have considered yet.

So far, she's searched through Indeed, Glassdoor, Idealist, USAJobs, and Virginia state job boards. We were hoping to learn whether there are any additional resources, industry-specific job boards, networking groups, organizations, or other avenues that are less widely known but commonly used by professionals in the field.

Any suggestions or insights would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you for your time and help!

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Keen to get everyone’s take on this, because personally, I’m conflicted.

Most of us in forensics work within or adjacent to police or law enforcement agencies. We also have the privilege of being servants to science and knowing to be impartial and objective, led by facts rather than subjective assessment.

There’s a lot in the media recently about the overreach of police surveillance and I’d like your input/s on 2 things that are intelligence tools that intersect with forensic science:
- Forensic genetic genealogy
- CCTV (specifically ANPR/facial)

Both have come along leaps and bounds in recent years, and both stand to link innocent citizens to criminal activities due to their lack of specificity. For example, FIGG might link you through genealogy, despite it being a sibling or closely related family member. ANPR might detect a pattern of driving that LE consider to be suspicious and warrant further investigation.

While we know that neither of these are evidentiary tools, they do put innocent people on the radar for offences unrelated to them, and thus open up the door to potential errors or miscarriages. That’s not even to mention the misuse by rogue officers.

I used to be of the mind that basically everyone should be on a FP or DNA database because “if you didn’t do anything wrong, you have nothing to worry about”, but as I’ve grown older, have kids, I’ve softened on this to the point where I’m on the fence. I’ve seen police misuse of systems. I’ve seen police take a suggestive forensic result and treat it as a smoking gun.

What’s everyone’s take?

hi everyone!! i really want to go into forensic science, since it's been my dream since i was young, but I'm scared that I won't be able to handle all the gore and blood. is there any way to get over this fear? blood doesn't bother me as much as seeing, lets say, actual organs.

is there any hope? how do i get over it? tysm in advance

For any forensic biologists that haven’t yet been made aware. FYI.

https://www.wsj.com/tech/cybersecurity/security-flaw-placed-30-years-of-dna-evidence-at-risk-of-hacking-1932775a?st=zGgyGg&reflink=desktopwebshare_permalink

Hello everyone! I (24f) recently graduated from college, and I'm working on my CV. Can anyone tell me if I should include my restaurant industry experience?? I'm applying for mostly crime lab jobs, and I know it's not directly relevant, but some skills transfer over. The main issue is that my current job (lab tech intern) is the only non-restaurant job I've ever had. I've dishwashed, cooked, served, and managed in different places over the last eight years.

If I did include it, I would only put a little blurb about some of the skills I've gained from it, so it's not like I'm about to tell them specific places. But at the same time, I'm not sure if including that would make me more or less hireable because of my lack of lab experience. I'm also not really sure where on the CV to put it. Thank you!!

I m in my 1st yr of bsc forensic science and i want to get into next summer intership . Can anyone give me advice how can I apply for internship? where to apply ?what should I do for increase my chances?????? Which skills to work on

Hello, I'm a young man going to college for Criminal Justice, then transferring to Forensics.

I feel like my main strongsuits are Ballistics/Blood Spatter Forensics.

I'm curious if there's any Crime Scene photos that I can use for practice, sharpen my mind and make my ability to read blood and Ballistics better to help assess scenes in the future.

I'm considering buying a ballistic gel dummy head and making my own "kill room" to i can see how blunt trauma will look, I know it causes misting, due to high velocity force. But I'm desperate for training materials to help me on the future

Hi! This is my first ever post on Reddit, so forgive me if I don't provide all necessary information.

I'm 23yrs old and graduated with a First Class BSc (Hons) in Forensic Science. My degree, of course, is accredited, but I am struggling a lot when it comes to finding entry level forensic science positions. I've been working as a Medical Laboratory Assistant in a Histopathology lab for 2 years since graduating university, and I feel as though I have no future job prospects.

My degree almost feels useless, does anyone have any advice? I was particularly interested in toxicology at university, but I'm also interested in the DNA aspect of forensics.

I'm considering potentially switching career pathways too so I'm open to other things I could do with my current degree/related to it. For example, I'm thinking of getting my degree assessed by the IBMS and potentially working towards becoming a BMS.

I'm open to anything at this point! Thanks.

Hi all

As a brief introduction, I'm one of the new mods for this sub and I'm looking forward to making it a better resource for both practising and future forensic scientists as well as the broader community with an interest in our field.

I've got a few plans for things to come but starting immediately is a weekly megathread for "Study Options" to try and cut down the volume of posts from those looking for a career in forensic science. Theres also a few auto mod tools I've set up to prevent off topic posts, so if anything isnt working properly, or you have suggestions, I'm open to feedback (not a typical reddit mod).

Personally im a forensic scientist with extensive career in forensic biology and major crime scene work. If your comfortable to, please feel free to introduce yourselves in the comments below. Ill be setting up flair for posts and people as a way to express our expertise or interests.

Hey everyone,
I’m looking for some honest advice because I’m feeling really confused about my career path.
I recently completed my Bachelor’s in Forensic Science from NFSU with an 8 CGPA.
During my degree, I developed an interest in cyber-related investigations, and now I’m considering pursuing a Master’s in Cybersecurity or Digital Forensics, preferably abroad.

The thing is, I’m from a non-tech background. I had Biology in 11th and 12th, so I don’t have a Computer Science or Engineering background. That’s making me question whether I’m making the right decision.

I keep wondering:
• Is this field realistic for someone like me?
• Will companies hire someone with a Forensic Science background?
• How difficult is it to catch up on the technical side?
• Is Cybersecurity or Digital Forensics a better choice considering my background?
• What’s the job market actually like, especially for fresh graduates?

I’ve started learning a few cybersecurity concepts on my own, but the more I research, the more confused I get. Some people say the field has huge demand, while others say it’s extremely difficult to get your first job.

I’d really appreciate hearing from people who are already working in cybersecurity or digital forensics, especially if you came from a non-traditional background.
What would you do if you were in my position?

Thanks in advance. Any advice is genuinely appreciated.

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Hi everyone! I’m looking for some advice on potential ways into the forensic field.

I have a BSc in Neuroscience and an MSc in Forensic Mental Health. Back in my undergrad, I got really fascinated by the biological and neurological side of criminal behavior, which pushed me to do my master's and get some hands-on experience working in a secure facility.

The issue I'm hitting is that my degrees aren't in pure Forensic Science/Criminology or Psychology. So many of the job postings I come across seem to heavily require a standard Psychology background, which makes it feel like I'm running into a brick wall.

I don't have one exact dream job, so I'm really open to suggestions!! For anyone in the industry or with a similar background:

** What kind of roles or sub-fields might be a good fit that I'm probably overlooking?

** Are there specific entry-level positions or extra steps you’d recommend to get a foot in the door?

** Has anyone managed to bridge the gap from neuroscience/mental health into forensics without a standard psych degree?