Forensic science...........

Right, this is a long way off for me, but does anyone know the qualifications needed to become a fully fledged forensic scientist? Or in fact, any other details that may be relevant for that line of work?

To start with you need some good science A levels then a degree in chemistry, some universities even do a forensic or analytical chemistry degree, then i think you can apply for a job, in New Scientist they're sometimes advertised, have a look, it'll tell you what qualifications you need.

I thought it was chemistry, and yet some research I did suggested you could get a job with a degree in biology, or something related... note the confusion.

this might be of use http://www.forensic-science-society.org.uk/forcareer.html

or look on the ucas website at the course finder thingy, that'll tell you about different degrees which you might be interested in

i dont know what it fully entails, but i assume pathology may be similar. something liek a biochemistry degree maybe?

you can do pathology modules in natural sciences eg @ Cambridge


try http://www.nhscareers.nhs.uk if you're interested in hospital related stuff like pathology, pharmacists