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2. Job Description
Investigate crime scenes
Collect crime scene evidence
Use science (chemistry, physics and biology) to analyse data
Provide evidence in court
Support law enforcement
3. Qualifications
University Bachelor degrees
Bachelor of Forensic Science (CIT)
Bachelor of Criminology (UNE)
Bachelor of Science (UWS)
Double degree Criminology/Law (UNSW)
4. Training Requirements
Not squeamish
Speak to people
Organised
Academic
Teach others
Logical and critical thinking
Working with others
5. Biology Content
Entomology
Anthropology
Odontology
Forensic Botany
6. Chemistry Content
DNA testing
Serology
Drugs & Toxicology
Mass Spectrometry
7. Physics Content
Firearms and Tool Mark Identification
Ballistics
Crime scene re-enactments
Blood spatter analysis
8. Employment prospects and Related Careers
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Police
Armed Forces
The Department of Human Services
State Chemistry Laboratories
Private laboratories
Federal Intelligence Agencies (ASIO)
Insurance agencies
9. Bibliography
Works Cited
"Forensic Science Careers, Jobs and Degree Information - Criminal Justice USA." CriminalJusticeUSA.com - Criminal Justice Careers, Jobs and Degree Information. N.p., n.d. Web. 21 Apr. 2010. .
Baird, Jeanne. "Skills Needed to Be a Forensic Scientist | eHow.com." eHow | How To Do Just About Everything! | How To Videos & Articles. N.p., n.d. Web. 26 Apr. 2010. .
"Forensic Science in Australasia." Welcome to NIFS, the National Institute of Forensic Science. N.p., n.d. Web. 21 Apr. 2010. .
Holt, Cynthia. "Forensic Science Resources on the Internet." Issues in Science & TechnologyLibrarianship. N.p., n.d. Web. 26 Apr. 2010. .
Sullivan, Dan. "Forensic Chemistry - Chemistry Encyclopedia - reaction, water, uses, proteins, gas, number, mass, The History of Forensic Chemistry, What Do Forensic Chemists Do?, Analytical Techniques and Instrumentation, Toxicology." Chemistry: Foundations and Applications. N.p., n.d. Web. 26 Apr. 2010. .
Webb, David. "Introducing The All About Forensic Science Website." A Free & Comprehensive Guide To The World of Forensic Science. N.p., n.d. Web. 21 Apr. 2010. http://www.all-about-forensic-science.com/all-about-forensic-science-website.html.