forensic science qualifications

mynygma

If I wanted to work as a forensic scientist (in either the uk or Ireland) would I be able to do something along the lines of:

take physics and chemistry for leaving cert
do trinity's undergraduate course in science (TR071)
do a masters in analytical science, biochemistry etc. something like that that'd be useful for forensics and that I enjoy

job opportunities aside, would that essentially leave me qualified for a post in forensics??
(FSI or some kind of private thing in the uk since the sector's apparently private there)

or is it really necessary that I take biology for leaving cert?

coloc

mynygma wrote:

take physics and chemistry for leaving cert do trinity's undergraduate course in science (TR071) do a masters in analytical science, biochemistry etc. something like that that'd be useful for forensics and that I enjoy

Tr071 doesnt exist anymore. It has been split up into 4 different courses.

mynygma

coloc wrote: »

Tr071 doesnt exist anymore. It has been split up into 4 different courses.

oh heck I didn't actually know that, when was it split up? I have a leaflet on trinity's courses from 2017 and it lists it
if that's the case then I'd probably do a ba in chemistry or smth
thanks

coloc

Ye its been split up into chemical sciences, physical sciences, geographical sciences and biological/biomedical science. Only difference is that you have to choose your group of potential degrees you can choose in third year. Think it's all stated in the cao 2018 handbook.

Wanderer78

I personally wouldn't pigeon hole yourself into a particular career, such as your desired one, try qualify in something that is related to it, and might give you an option of entering that field, but not exclusively, I.e. a broader qualification. I personally think some of those professions are some what fashionable at times, then fashion changes! Best of luck

mynygma

coloc wrote: »

Ye its been split up into chemical sciences, physical sciences, geographical sciences and biological/biomedical science. Only difference is that you have to choose your group of potential degrees you can choose in third year. Think it's all stated in the cao 2018 handbook.

Ah grand
that's good to know, thanks.