I heard there no way of entering the forensic field unless I have a major in science?

Question

Is that true. I heard a graduate university will not even except an application into forensics without a science. So I though i was able to get a bachelors in psychology and masters in forensics which i would get at a 4 year university. Im lost am I wrong? Can someone please guide me. Im trying to get into the forensic field, but apparently I cant unless I have a major in Science? ugh help :( whats the difference netween what the bachelors is and the masters ?

Answer 1

forensics is science, so you'll need science. Although you might have a head start when it comes to forensic psychology.

The difference between a bachelor's and a masters is the amount of education. You have to have the educational equivalent of a bachelors before you can get a masters.

Answer 2

You're going to want a degree in criminal justice, forensic sciences, and/or computer sciences, plus various others like biology and chemistry.

Answer 3

It depends on what part of "the forensic field" you want to get into.  Remember the word forensic is just an adjective and it applies to just about anything anymore--chemistry, engineering, nursing...and psychology, too.  

In order to work in a forensic laboratory (in the US) you need at least a bachelor's degree in a science--chemistry, physics, or biology.  Some universities offer the combined "forensic science" degree, which is based in chemistry.  Unless your master's program was based in physical science, I'm afraid it won't help you.