Forensic scientists by Ellie Gooby

What are they?

elliemayegooby2008 — 2025-06-03 13:30:31 UTC

A forensic scientist applies scientific principles and methods to investigate crimes and assist in legal proceedings.

What is their job at the crime scene?

elliemayegooby2008 — 2025-06-03 13:34:04 UTC

They analyze evidence, such as blood, DNA, and fingerprints, to help solve cases. Forensic scientists collect, preserve, and analyze evidence from crime scenes or other relevant locations. They also prepare reports and may present evidence in court as expert witnesses.

How much do they earn?

elliemayegooby2008 — 2025-06-03 13:35:30 UTC

Forensic scientists in the UK typically earn an average salary of £51,238 per year, with entry-level positions starting around £45,000 and more experienced professionals earning up to £63,833

How do you become a forensic psychologist?

elliemayegooby2008 — 2025-06-03 13:36:34 UTC

To become a forensic scientist, you generally need a science-related degree, such as forensic science, biology, chemistry, or a related field. you then need to become specialised which takes years of training until you can get a job as a forensic scientist

elliemayegooby2008 — 2025-06-03 13:39:03 UTC

Amanda Knox

2025-06-03 13:41:45 UTC

One major strength with a case study

350928_1 — 2025-06-03 13:46:37 UTC

One strength of forensic scientists is that they can identify characteristics and create in depth profiles in cases to uncover criminals. An example case is the vampires of Sacramento where the forensic scientists played a massive role in identifying Richard Chase, a serial killer, by creating a forensic profile based on characteristics of the crime scene.

350928_1 — 2025-06-03 14:07:13 UTC

Pros and cons of their pay

350928_1 — 2025-06-03 14:16:01 UTC

pros- its a good amount of money that is above the average earning in the UK which is £38,224

Cons- its not a large amount of money for all the years of training they have to do to become qualified and get a job

One major weakness with a case study

350928_1 — 2025-06-03 14:39:05 UTC

One weakness with forensic scientists is that they can mix up evidence in cases which can result in the criminal getting away or not being found until later. A case study to support this is Stephen Lawrence murder trial. A forensic scientist called Yvonne Turner carried out tests on a jacket found at the suspect Gary Dobson's home, however she wrote the wrong number on the tests results which hindered the case quite a lot. She had mixed results from a different case which caused problems for each case.