Forensic Science
Kingston University
BSc (Hons) · 3 Years · Full-time · London · 09/2025
Tariff points: 112/128
New workers start around £14,438. Normal pay is £24,017 per year.
Highly experienced workers can earn up to £37,088.
In the past year there were 80,745 vacancies for this type of job
Projected job growth over the next 8 years
People work towards these careers by taking these courses at college and uni.
Keeps up to date with new technical developments.
Disposes of chemical and biological waste safely.
Maintains and rotates stock and supplies.
Records and collates data obtained from experimental work and documents all work carried out.
Operates and services specialised scientific equipment, undertakes prescribed measurements and analyses and ensures that sterile conditions necessary for some equipment are maintained.
Prepares organic and inorganic material for examination and stains and fixes slides for microscope work.
Sets up and assists with the construction and the development of scientific apparatus for experimental, demonstration or other purposes.
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Skills are ranked based on the number of job adverts that list them as required skills.