Frequently Asked Questions
We regularly receive questions about forensic science especially due to the popularity of TV programmes like CSI. "What qualifications do I need to become a forensic scientist" is just one of the questions that staff within the Scottish Police Services Authority Forensic Services often get asked. Here are some of our other most frequently asked questions and answers which will help give you an insight into what it's like working in one of the most technical areas of the criminal justice community.
To make it easier for you to find what you are looking for we have split the questions by subject area and they are set out on the following links. A number of the FAQ's are included in more than one of the links. If there are any other questions which you think should be added or you would like answered please let us know.