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

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