Author's bio: Ryan Deto, originally from California, has been exploring the streets of Pittsburgh for more than four years. He has been published in LA Weekly and has traveled to more than a dozen countries and more than 40 states throughout America.
Current Nationwide trends estimate that job openings for forensic scientists will rise approximately 19 percent by 2012. These numbers indicate more than 360 job positions opening up each year. In 2002, forensic scientists held approximately 8,400 job positions.
The most basic degree you must earn to become a forensic scientist is a bachelor degree. This will help you apply for entry level jobs in the field. On the other hand, a master's degree will lead to high level job positions.: If you want to become a forensic scientist for the police you should have a four year undergraduate degree in a field like chemistry, biology or related natural science like pre-med, biochemistry or microbiology.