Choosing a major for a career in Forensic Science/Tech.

College Search & Selection
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<p>I am currently a junior in High School, but I do know that I would like to become a Forensic Scientist or Technician. However, I do not know which major to choose. </p>

<p>So far, I think I am going to apply to a 2 year then 4 year college in California for my Associates and B.A. in Biochemistry. Then, apply to U.C. Davis to get my Masters in Forensics.</p>

<p>I think getting a combination of both is a good idea. It would give me the option to switch careers possibly. But, I am still very unsure.</p>

<p>Any advice? Please!</p>

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<p>you might want to look at this program:
[UAB</a> - Forensic Chemistry](<a href=“Error 404 | Not Found”>Error 404 | Not Found)</p>

<p><a href=“http://www.uab.edu/uabmagazine/2009/march/forensic[/url]”>http://www.uab.edu/uabmagazine/2009/march/forensic&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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<p>Wow! That program looks perfect :slight_smile: Thank you for responding!The only problem is that I am trying to stay in California because of my boyfriend. We are going to try and live together, so that we don’t have to pay dorm fees and etc. And, since I am currently in New Jersey, staying with my parents while attending college in C.A. isn’t really an option.</p>

<p>It’s very limiting, having only California to look at. :frowning: But! From reading the article on the program, I saw that it talks about Biochemistry as being very important! I think getting a B.A. in Biochemistry is the path I’ll take.</p>

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<p>you’re welcome… if it does end up a possibility…feel free to pm… great automatic merit aid, and low oos cost of attendance (20-25K for tuition, dorm and food)</p>

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<p>OP, will you be considered OOS for CA schools? That’s a lot of money to pay. How do your parents feel about that?</p>

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<p>I am going to go to community college in CA first! I will have to pay OOS ($4k vs. $600 in state) But, I hope to become a citizen by the time I apply to a 4 year :-)</p>

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<p>There are some difficulties in gaining CA residency for school.

[Legal</a> Residence Information - Office Of The Registrar](<a href=“http://registrar.berkeley.edu/Residency/legalinfo.html]Legal”>http://registrar.berkeley.edu/Residency/legalinfo.html)</p>

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<p>I will be financially independent and helping paying rent for an apartment my boyfriend currently lives in. He is already in California. I was reading that it also takes one year and one day to gain residency. Is that correct?</p>

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<p>Yes, but also from the link I provided:

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