The opportunities for a Forensic Scientist are many. As an analyst they gather evidence and investigate a crime scene, they can take up ballistics (science of projectiles and firearms) and ballistic fingerprinting (Identifying fingerprints on the bullets to find the weapon used and possibly the shooter). Alternatively, a graduate can choose to work on the field or can have a desk job, depending on his/her preference. They also attend conferences and workshops in various countries across the world acting as a diplomat for the country, or are a liaison of an investigating firm to the government.
The career prospects for a Forensic Science graduate are immense. They could take up jobs in various domains of the government as well as the private sector.
The day-to-day activities of a Forensic Science graduate consists the following:
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Analysing samples in the lab
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Applying techniques such as gas and high performance liquid chromatography, scanning electron microscopy, mass spectrometry, infrared spectroscopy and genetic fingerprinting
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Sorting and sifting evidence
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Attending and examining scenes of crimes
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Recording findings and collecting trace evidence from scenes of crimes or accidents