What does a Forensic Scientist do?
Applies scientific methods to evidence used in investigations.
Demand level: Medium
Forensic Scientist
Applies scientific methods to evidence used in investigations. Explore current demand, important skills and estimated junior, mid-level and senior salaries, plus 1 linked programme across 1 university. Enter your subjects and marks to discover which linked programmes you may qualify for.
Check which programmes I qualify forEstimated annual salaries
JuniorR300 000 p.a.Mid-levelR540 000 p.a.SeniorR850 000 p.a.
Salary figures are estimates and may vary by employer, experience, qualifications, location and economic conditions.
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Attention to detail · ImportantLaboratory skills · ImportantReport writing · ImportantScientific reasoning · ImportantProgrammes linked to this career
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What does a Forensic Scientist do?
Applies scientific methods to evidence used in investigations.
What skills are important for this career?
Important skills include Attention to detail, Laboratory skills, Report writing, Scientific reasoning.
What salary can I expect?
VX provides junior, mid-level and senior annual salary estimates. Actual earnings vary by employer, experience, qualifications, location and economic conditions.
Which programmes can lead to this career?
1 linked programme is currently available in the VX database. Use Course Match to see which ones fit your subjects and marks.