Forensic Science

[twins]

Hi!I live in Greece and in about 4 months I will have finished highschool!

I have no idea what university I should choose to go yet..still I’m very interested in working in forensic science, which is something that can’t happen in Greece, because there's nothing similar to it..

Do you know if there is any chance I could be hired in a foreign country?

I was thinking to study physics or mechanical engineering and then do a master abroad regarding forensic science..

Any information would be helpful!

Thanks in advance! :)

[Qfwfq]

Γειά

 

I have no idea what university I should choose to go yet..still I’m very interested in working in forensic science, which is something that can’t happen in Greece, because there's nothing similar to it..

I doubt there are full degrees in it in most universities because it is a very specific thing, but you might find faculties where courses and such an orientation may be chosen. I think the basis you need would be mostly physics and chemistry, to start with.

 

Do you know if there is any chance I could be hired in a foreign country?

Surely Greek authorities use it too!

[twins]

Γειά

 

I doubt there are full degrees in it in most universities because it is a very specific thing, but you might find faculties where courses and such an orientation may be chosen. I think the basis you need would be mostly physics and chemistry, to start with.

 

Surely Greek authorities use it too!

 

 

hahaha!thanks for your reply! :)

yes, i guess so!sorry for asking but i just have no idea!let's say i finish university and the master abroad..how would i manage to work for the state (i guess there's no other option) and why would the hire a foreign unexperienced employee?

[Qfwfq]

how would i manage to work for the state (i guess there's no other option)

I don't know how public employment works in Greece (here in Italy it is all too bureaucratical). Maybe it isn't quite the only option, maybe some private investigators do it, I don't know much about it.

 

One thing is sure, planning your entire future on just one single possible kind of opportunity isn't the best bet, in general. A good, solid and inclusive scientific education would perhaps be a good thing and you could work it so as to also cover the things that interest you the most. Then you go for what opportunities come your way. At the end of high school, you can't be certain what you'll end up doing after university and quite often folks change their mind about these things after starting it; I've seen a couple of cases of people switching from physics to literature, even.

[modest]

I’m very interested in working in forensic science, which is something that can’t happen in Greece, because there's nothing similar to it..

 

Hi, Twins

 

Here is a description,

 

Διεύθυνση Εγκληματολογικών Ερευνών (Δ.Ε.Ε.)

 

Η Διεύθυνση Εγκληματολογικών Ερευνών (Δ.Ε.Ε.) αποτελεί αυτοτελή Κεντρική Υπηρεσία της Ελληνικής Αστυνομίας, η οποία υπάγεται απευθείας στον Αρχηγό του Σώματος. Είναι η Εθνική Εγκληματολογική Υπηρεσία της χώρας και διαθέτει σύγχρονο υλικοτεχνικό εξοπλισμό και εξειδικευμένο επιστημονικό προσωπικό. Παρέχει σημαντική επιστημονική υποστήριξη και συνδρομή στο έργο, όχι μόνο της Αστυνομίας αλλά και όλων των Διωκτικών Αρχών και των Αρχών Επιβολής του Νόμου. Το Σεπτέμβριο του 2010 μεταστεγάστηκε σε νέο σύγχρονο κτίριο στη συμβολή των οδών Λ. Αθηνών και Αντιγόνης 2-6

 

and video,

 

 

about the Greek national forensic services (and their new building which looks very well equipped and modern)

 

I agree with Qfwfq's comments specifically about starting with a broad and inclusive scientific education, and I would also suggest asking a teacher or counselor at your school before you graduate what they would recommend.

 

Good luck :)

 

~modest

[twins]

Hi, Twins

 

Here is a description,

 

 

 

and video,

 

 

about the Greek national forensic services (and their new building which looks very well equipped and modern)

 

I agree with Qfwfq's comments specifically about starting with a broad and inclusive scientific education, and I would also suggest asking a teacher or counselor at your school before you graduate what they would recommend.

 

Good luck :)

 

~modest

 

 

 

well thank you very much for your help on this!i have to admit i'm both impressed and a bit ashamed you found that video and info instead of me :P

I'm trying to figure out more about this department and i hope i manage to get the right answers! :rolleyes:

i have asked many teachers about this before but most of them just reject the idea because they also believed there was nothing for it in Greece..

[modest]

No trouble, mate. I'm a little embarrassed myself that I forgot to put a link to that site :(

 

http://www.policenet.gr/portal/arthra-dimosieymata/dimosieymata-typou/paroysiasi-ths-dieythinis-egklhmatologikon-ereynon.html

 

~modest

[Qfwfq]

i have asked many teachers about this before but most of them just reject the idea because they also believed there was nothing for it in Greece..

Perhaps they didn't know about this department (odd enough) or perhaps they really meant it's a slim career opportunity, being a handful of jobs for the entire nation. They won't be hiring new employees all that often!

 

Perhaps a good bet is to find a link on that site for asking them about future opportunities and how to aim for them. If they don't get many queries about it, who knows, maybe they'll take the time out to give you detailed advice and even a chance to show your motivation and aptitude, so they could tell you what chances you stand. At the very least, likely they'll tell you what kind of studies and experience are most considered in their recruiting.