Career Question: Forensics or Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS)

[april004]

I would think that a forensic scientist would have their undergrad in purely biology or chemistry. You have to love the sciences to be a forensic scientist first and foremost, not just love how it is glamourized on shows like CSI. The science part has to come first. I have a couple people in my Masters program who did their undegrads in CLS. They can hit the ground running after getting their bachelors in the work world but you will still be doing other peoples work. Running diagnostic tests. Etc. You'll make a good living though and definately be employable. Bio or chem undergrad degree, I am pretty sure you'd have to get your masters or most likely a phd if you want to be a forensic scientist.