This page is intended to provide ideas and information for student and graduates studying for a degree in Forensic Science.
What skills have I gained on my course?
Employers are interested in the skills and competencies you gained from your degree, therefore it is very important you can recognise them and present them effectively on CVs and in interviews:
Aside from the knowledge and understanding of forensic science you have gained during your degree, you will have also developed the following skills:
- Analytical skills
- Ability to interpret and evaluate both quantitative and qualitative information
- Problem solving skills and a logical and methodical approach
- Numerical skills and the ability to manage statistical information
- Planning and time management skills
- Communication skills, written e.g. assignments and lab reports and oral e.g. presentations
- Teamwork and Interpersonal skills
Occupations associated with Forensic Science
Other Occupations where a Forensic Science degree would be useful
Postgraduate Study
Postgraduate study may enable you to explore aspects of Forensic Science in greater depth or to study a new subject. You should consider why you want to do postgraduate work, whether it will affect your career prospects and whether you are likely to get funding.
For general information and where to find courses, please see our Postgraduate Study section. For information on courses available at Lincoln click here.
Lincoln Forensic Science graduate employment destinations
Below are examples of Forensic Science graduate destinations:
- Crime Scene Investigator, Surrey Police
- Secondary Science Teacher, School in Leicestershire
- Analytical Scientist, Glaxo Smithkline
- Senior Laboratory Scientist, 3M Healthcare
- DNA Analyst, LGC Forensics
- Footwear Identification Officer, Derbyshire Police
- Graduate Analyst, Synergie
- Forensic Laboratory Technician, Forensic Science Service
- Environmental Scientist, Delta Simons Ltd
- Biomedical Support Worker, NHS Trust
- SOCO/CSI, Police Force
- Production Chemist, Dipmund Dispensers
Lincoln Forensic Science graduate study destinations
- Mres Forensic science, University of Lincoln
- PGCE Primary, Bishop Grosseteste University College
- PGCE Secondary Science, Sheffield Hallam University
- PGdip Human Osteology and Funerary Archaeology, University of Sheffield
- PhD Forensic Entomology, University of Lincoln
- MSc Forensic Archaeology and Anthropology, Cranfield University
- PhD Molecular Medicine, University of Leeds