Criminologist
Paula Zonneveld
Education
Requirements
•Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology and Psychology
•Masters degree and/or PhD in behavioural sciences
•Recommended courses in computer science, math and writing
Salary
Examples
Ranges between $40,000 – $120, 000 a year
depending on experience level
Criminologist are popular
characters in modern day TV
shows. For example Derek
organ and Spencer Reid from
Criminal Minds analyse crime
scenes to determine the
criminal’s motive.
Derek Morgan
Spencer Reid
Criminologist
By: Kahma M.
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Description, skills and relevance to
forensics
• Criminologist work variety of factors to determine why criminals commit
crimes, determine and analyze criminal patterns based on biographical,
social and psychological factors. Which then are used to aid law
enforcement in assessing potential criminals. That being said, the relation
between a criminologist and forensics is that in order to become a
criminologist, one must study courses such as forensic science to be
familiar with the criminal law, the criminal justice system and other
courses that may aid them on the field to solve crimes.
Sherlock Holmes in the 22nd century
Educational Requirement &
Salary
 Criminologist are required to have a
Bachelors/Masters degree for employment.
Additionally, some states require
criminologist to pass a licence exam.
(in the United States)
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Highly intellectual field
Majored in sociology, psychology or criminology as
undergraduates - this helps understands human
nature and actions.
Majors for criminal justice and history
Masters in behavioral Science
*In the field of criminology, female
Criminologists earn $29,300 on low
end and $51,492 on high end. Male
Criminologists earn $42,729 to
$93,359/yr. All on average*
 From a survey conducted by
the National Association of collages and
Employers show that those who
graduated with a bachelors degree
earned $32,2204/yr. With an entry level
that was $20,880 to $44,00/yr.(2012)
The more experience you have the
higher of a salary a criminologist gets.
With:
• 1-4yrs of exp. can expect to make
• $32,220/yr
• 5-19yrs of exp. can earn from $30,000 to
$75,000/yr
• 20+yrs can earn $42,600 to $82,500/yr
Criminologist working for the federal
government often have greater earning than
those that work at the local/state level.
 Federal government criminologists can earn
upward of $84,098/yr
 Local/State criminologists can range between
$40,695 and $56,993/yr - on average.
Example &
Relevance to my Career
 What relevance does
criminologist have with my
choice of career, I would say a
huge relevance due to the fact
that it is a dream of mine to
work on the fields and
become a criminologist myself
one day. Finding clues and the
criminal behind the crime and
the crime solving thrill. One of
my big interest.
Warrick Brown (CSI) Las Vegas Police
Department Crime Lab.
Bibliography
 http://work.chron.com/annual-incomecriminologist-11118.html - What is the Annual
Income of a criminologist (Article)
 http://educationportal.com/articles/Criminologist_Job_Descriptio
n_Duties_and_Requirements.html Criminologist: Job description, Duties and
Requirements (Educational Portal*)
 http://www.imdb.com/character/ch0011023/ Warrick Brown; Las Vegas Police Department
Crime Lab (CSI - IMDb)
Pharmacologist
David De Lazzari
Career
Career Description
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Scientifically investigate and analyze the
effects of drugs, chemicals and other
substances on human physiology and
determine how they can be used in a
safely manner.
Research and develop drugs and
medications
Skill utilization
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Analytical and problem solving skills
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Perseverance and patience
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Perform many clinical trials to see effects of drugs
on body
Good communication skills
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Analyze how drugs affect specific areas of the
body and brainstorm possible solutions
Effectively and clearly state how drugs work, in
addition, work with team members to develop
drugs
Knowledge of biochemistry, biology and
physiology
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Need to understand how chemicals work and
react with the physiology of the human body to
produce effective and safe pharmaceutical drugs
Relation to Forensics
• determine if drugs or substances play a role in legal issues. Use their knowledge of human
physiology to perform experiments on different biological systems of the victim to conclude if
malpractice or poisoning is involved. Are also consultants for drunk or drugged driving to
determine state of mind of the driver
Education
• High School Graduate
• Obtain degree in Bachelor of Sciences
(recommended pharmacology, biology,
chemistry or microbiology)
• Graduate School of pharmacy- PharmD
• Optional PhD in pharmacology
Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy,
University of Toronto
Examples and Salary
Professionals
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Rudolf Buchheim
Otto Loewi
Sir Henry Hallet Dale
Alexander Fleming
Louis Lasagna
Louis Lasagna, American
Physicain
Salary
• To start: $38000 -$46000
• Experienced professionals:
> $ 120 000
Average salary of pharmacologists in specific states (Salary
Expert)
• http://www.salaryexpert.com/index.cfm?fuseacti
on=browse.pharmacist-salary-datadetails&cityid=300&positionid=4066
• http://www.pharmaceutical.ca/job-advice/jobdescriptions/pharmacologist
• http://www.prospects.ac.uk/pharmacologist_job
_description.htm
• http://targetjobs.co.uk/careers-advice/jobdescriptions/276303-pharmacologist-jobdescription
References
Explosives Technician
Explosives Technicians work to evaluate, dismantle, repair,
deploy, destroy and detonate explosive charges.
Educational requirements: you’ll need a high school diploma at
least and additional special training such a 4 year bachelor
program in fields such as engineering or construction.
By Andrew Pearson
A good example of this job would be the movie ‘The
Hurt Locker’ (a guy in Afghanistan defuses/destroys
bombs/IEDs for the military)
The salary of an explosives technician ranges from about $18
an hour to $27 an hour it really depends on how
experienced you are.
By Andrew Pearson
Forensic Entomologist
Yasmine Belkadi
Career Description
• Preform new research to widen our
knowledge on insects and how they can be
beneficial to the population.
• Collect data at crime scenes, such as; climate,
soil and maggot mass to determine how old
the corpse is.
Education Requirements
• High school: Biology, Chemistry, Calculus &
Vectors
• Master’s degree in entomology is required
Salary Range
Between $25 000 - $75 000 annually
Dr. Lee Goff-Forensic Entamologist
Dr. Lee Goff is a forensic
entomologist
Forensic Microbiologist
BY: J.K. Tsafatinos
What is a Forensic Microbiologist and
how does someone become one
 A Forensic Micro biologist is the person behind the scenes
analyzing samples that come in from crime scenes, (e.g if an
unknown substance is found around a dead body at a crime
scene, it would be given to the micro biologists to analyze and
report.)
• A Forensic Microbiologist needs to have completed
their Ph.D in microbiology or a Master’s in science.
What they do and how much they
make
• Their career is a big part of forensics because they do
all the behind the scenes analyzing of substance’s that
can link people back to the crime scene (e.g. a
chemical a local company uses is left at a crime scene).
• Their salary range is $39,000 to $66,000
• An example of a Forensic Microbiologist is David
Hodges who plays on CSI. Even though he is a fictional
character he does “properly” example what they do.
Required Skills
• Patient (because it takes a long time to analyze
results and to find matches)
• Teamwork (because you noramly work in groups
to get jobs don faster)
• Be thorough (because the samples you get might
be all mixed up/ your reports have to be very
accurate)
Forensic Odontologist
By: Jenna Robinson
What is it?
• Forensic Odontologists are specialized dentists
who are called to assist in the identification of
an individual when other ways are not
possible. Whether they’re looking at
someone’s jaw&teeth to identify them or
trying to link bite marks to an individual
because of suspicion of abuse or assault.
• They are also expected to explain and support
their findings in court if necessary.
Salary ($)
• $150 000 - $185 000 (per year)
o Your salary does depend on your
experience, location, chosen place of
employment and education level.
Education – High School
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Suggested courses…
Algebra
General Biology
Organic & Inorganic Chemistry
Physics
Liberal Arts
Education - University
• A program of 4-8 years.
• Must obtain a D.D.S (Doctor of Dental Science) before your able to receive
a masters in dental science.
• In addition to classes required for D.D.S you need to take classes in…
Forensics and anatomy anthropology, methods and principles of forensic
odontology, oral and forensic pathology, and case work.
• Along with work placements and pass a qualifying exam.
Dr. David Sweet
• He graduated from UBC Dentistry in 1978,
after running his own business Dr. Sweet
was invited back to UBC as a faculty
member.
• Dr. Sweet is now the director of the BOLD
Laboratory at UBC Dentistry.
• Research areas of Dr. Sweet
include…Forensic DNA from teeth, bones and
saliva; Human bite-mark forensic evidence;
and use of dental characteristics in human
identification.
References
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http://explorehealthcareers.org/en/Career/126
http://voices.yahoo.com/how-become-forensic-odontologist-5944030.html
http://www.cda-adc.ca/en/dental_profession/becoming/preparing/
http://www.dentistry.ubc.ca/AboutUs/FacultyStaffList/detail.asp?user_id=104