Saturday, July 31, 2010

Need advice about a possible degree in Forensic Science?? Any experts already there?

Okay. I have a BA in Criminal Justice already and I am going back to obtain my BS in Chemistry. Well, I'm confused about what school to obtain my MS from and in which degree, either Forensic Science or Chemistry and which one will be beneficial for a career in a crime lab or federal, like FBI or DEA? The two schools are U of Florida and U at Albany? Anyone know there reps as far as programs and what is best for my future. The catch is that UF degree is in pharmacy w/ conc. in F. Drug Chem., not Forensics and UA is in Chemistry w/ conc. in F Chem. Which one is better for me and will help me get a fed. job or something????Need advice about a possible degree in Forensic Science?? Any experts already there?
Honestly, I would go for the straight up Chemistry degree. You'll have a better chance of getting a job right out of college (maybe doing grunt work in a lab but it's a start) rather than your chances of getting a forensics position straight out of school.





You'll get experience in your field and most crime lab positions want a natural science degree (although forensic science is gaining acceptance)

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