[ChemManiac]

So, with advise off this site and other people I have decided to do a BSc in Chemistry and then take on Forensic Science MSc instead of doing Forensic Science straight after my A-Levels.

I want to know where I should do Chemistry and is there a specific Chemistry course that is recommended. And also, I want to know where I should look in to doing Forensic Science MSc.

Thank you.

[bikerx23]

Go for the best chemistry course you can get onto somewhere you would be happy to study - this would stand you in best stead for whatever you want to do afterwards (which it isn't actually worth worrying about for a couple of years - often you wont actually fancy doing it then, which is why it's good to do as you appear to be starting and be as generalist as possible)

[ChemManiac]

Thanks for the reply.

[bikerx23]

Originally Posted by ChemManiac

Thanks for the reply.

That's quite alright.

The lack of reply elsewhere clearly either means I'm absolutely correct or nobody else cares

[ChemManiac]

Lol.
Do you think if its a good idea to go for "University of Leicester - Chemistry with Forensic Science
3 year full-time Degree" ?
And then do MSc in Forensic Science after that. Or should I stick to pure Chem as a BSc?

[bikerx23]

I would personally advocate doing pure chemistry - It's something which is hard to justify when you believe you know what you want to do (and I was similar before going to university) but you learn so much when you're at university that your perspective and desires change. It would be gutting to finish a forensic orientated degree and not want to work in that field, whereas if you finished a chemistry degree you could then specialise in the area of your choice - whatever that may be (pure chemistry is also a subject with good prospects in almost any field - you may fancy a complete split and head for accountancy or something similar)

[ChemManiac]

Oryt. Thanks for your advise mate

[gruffyddd]

Have a looks at their FAQs here http://www.forensic.gov.uk/forensic_...reer/c_faq.htm

The basic theme seems to be that you don't need any forensic science BSc's or masters to apply - these forensic science courses are, after all, a new phenomenon and the quality of them is pretty variable I'd have thought.

[blahbloo]

My teacher told me ( at GCSE) that if one wanted to go into the forensic science field, they should get a degree to be considered as the top applicant for the jobs.

Assisant Forensic Scientist is different from Forensic Scientist. To be a forensic scientist, you need to have Alevels and BSc of 2:2 and above.

[EierVonSatan]

I agree with people have already said here, much preferable to get a straight chemistry degree first then specialise (if need be) with an MSc in forensics (which is 90% analytical chemistry and I like most chemists find it incredibly dull).

[Quady]

lol at all the replies which advice you to do straight chem - your OP was saying you'd decided that.

You need to be more specific in your actual question - Oxford is the best chemistry course... but what are your grades?

[EierVonSatan]

I think he changed the post...

[Quady]

doesnt say edit and i seem to remember one about getting into forensics recently, could be though.

[EierVonSatan]

If you look at his second post hes not sure there - you scared me there - i've been writing alot of these 'stay general then specialise' posts lately thought I was seeing them everywhere

[Quady]

http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/show...5#post13367075

this was the one:
lols again