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Careers in Science Fields
Which use
Microscopes
Forensic Scientistaka Criminalists or Crime Lab Analysts
Forensic scientists use specific principles and method to analyze, identify, and classify physical evidence relating to criminal or suspected criminal cases.
Work Performed
Analyze drugs, blood, poison, firearms, explosives, toolmarks, documents, fingerprints, and trace evidence.
Find clues at crime scenes Use knowledge of chemistry, biology, and physics.
Types of Forensic Scientists Serologists
Examine blood for type, DNA profiling, poisons, drugs, or alcohol.
Drug Chemists Identify broad range of techniques to identify various drugs and quantity
Arson specialist Investigate the origin and causes of fires.
Document Examiner Look at documents to determine authenticity of handwriting and chemical
components of ink
Working Conditions At scene of crimes
Indoors Outdoors
Laboratories Mobile crime labs Use a wide range of
complex equipment and instruments.
Education and Training 4 year bachelor’s degree Major in criminalistics, forensic science, natural or
physical science Courses in physics, chemistry, biology, instrumental
analysis, and microscopy. Computer skills are very important. Lots of on the job training. Must Continue Education
Personal Qualifications
Patients and Persistence Inquiring mind and talent for objective inquire to
access data, work with figures and to evaluate facts.
Make good measurements and observations Self-confident Work well underpressure
Where Employed FBI Drug Enforcement
Administration US Customs Service US Postal Service Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco,
and Firearms Food and Drug Administration Armed Forces State Labs and Large City
Labs
Employment Outlook Good job market Due to increase crime Physical evidence is very
important for criminal cases
Hours and Earnings
5 days a week, 40 hrs. Nights and weekends Average starting wage $22,000 Up to $53,434
PathologistsUse laboratory methods and
equipment to examine samples of blood, tissue, and body fluids to
determine the presence, nature, and progress of disease in humans, plants,
and animal.
Broad Range Discipline Blood banking/transfusion
medicine Forensic pathology Chemical pathology Cytopathology Medical Microbiology Dematopathology hematology, Immunopatholgy, Neuronpathology Pediatric pathology
The Two Types of Human Pathologist
Anatomic pathologists Work in hospitals where they examine tissue and
cells from patients during surgery study the effects of diseases Perform autopsies
Confirm causes of deathExamine abnormalities
Two Types of Human Pathologists
Clinical Pathologists Work in hospital labs Direct and carry out testing procedures Responsible for accurate and efficiency of all tests
performed Decide what tests to run and what equipment to
use.
More Work for Pathologists
Researcher to acquire further understanding of the processes,
identifying, controlling, and preventing disease. Professors
Teach pathology to med students, residents, and allied health personal,
Advisors to university graduate students.
Working Conditions
Well equipped, well lighted, air-conditioned labs, hospitals, and med schools.
Confer with other physicians about a diagnosis, the progress of disease, and cause of death.
Clinical pathologist may spend much of their time on hospital management and producers and reports.
Education and Training Takes on average of 13 years to complete High school students should take college prep courses including Undergrad college students will enroll in premed-4 years College seniors will take the MCAT(Medial College Admission Test.) VERY COMPETETIVE!! Med School-4 years Med School Grad take 4-5 years in residency program approved by Accreditation
Council for Graduate Medical Education. Specialty in pathology-2 additional years.
Licenses and Certification
American Board of PathologyCertification testTests on knowledge, problem-solving, interpretive
skills, and diagnostic abilitiesMust hold valid medical license
Personal Qualifications
Very intelligent Interested in scholarship and study Motivated Diligent Persevering-it’s a long haul to be a pathologist!
Where Employed
75% work in hospitals Others work in labs
med schoolspublic health agenciespharmaceutical firmsprivate research foundations.
Hours and Earnings
40 hours a week Regular Hours, 9am-5pm Average Starting Salary $122,613 Up to $423,473
VeterinariansCare for animals. They diagnose illnesses, treat sick and injured animals, administer medication,
perform surgery, deliver preventive care, inoculate animals, and give
advice on care and breeding.
Types of Veterinarians Small Animal
Cat, Dog Large Animal
Horses, Cattle, Swine, Poultry, Sheep, Goats Exotic
Birds, Lions, Elephants, Lizards, Zoo animalFederal and State
Administration and Investigation
Work Performed EVERYTHING!!! Vet are very well rounded individuals that perform Surgery Internal medicine Anesthesiology Ophthalmology Radiology Microbiology pathology
Work Condition
Nice clean offices and clinicsSmall animal
Dirty, musty, muddy barnsLarge animal
Education and Training
Pre-vet can take 2-4 years 4 years in vet school 1-2 years residency(if apply) Very competitive!!!!
Education and Training240+ hours of experience of veterinary medicine during undergraduate
To prepare for college-level preveterinary courses, you should complete a college-preparatory curriculum that includes:
• At least 1½ years of algebra, one year of geometry, and ½ year of trigonometry
• One year each of chemistry, biology, and physics
• Academic core subjects, including English (writing and literature), social sciences, history, and any other subjects required by your high school and by the college you plan to attend
Education and Training Total application 1108 Selected applicants 122 Michigan residents 194 Non-residents 914 Applicants invited to interview 264 Mean cumulative GPA: All 3.40
Interviewed 3.59
Selected 3.60
Hours and Earnings
Regular Hours to LONG HOURS and Unexpected Hours
Average Starting Salary $26,111 Up to $150,000
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