Forensic Pathologist
Nevaeh Doxtator
Career Overview
A Forensic Pathologist focuses on the medico legal investigation of sudden or unexpected death.
What do you need to succeed in Forensic Pathology
Cost of Education &' Living expenses
The total cost of going to college to be a Forensic Pathologist, including housing, food, gas, clothing, and tuition, would be $140,428 at Fairleigh Dickson University.
Grant total- $140,428
College tuition: $97,128
Housing: $18,500
Groceries: $12,000
Clothes: $4,800
Gas: $8,000
You might have to apply for loans and have a part time job to help with the costs. But the goal for is to have a job that you're happy to go to every day.
Professional Organizations for Forensic Pathology
American Academy of Forensic Science http://www.aafs.org
Pros &' Cons
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A Forensic Pathologist is the medico legal investigation of sudden or unexpected death. They work all over! They can work at police stations, court houses, and even law enforcement agencies. Forensic Pathologists work with criminal juvenile offenders, trail lawyers, crime victims, and more. In order to be a Forensic Pathologist you would need to focus on Math, Science, and English during high school. As far as college, you'll need a Bachelors degree, Masters degree, and a PHD or a PsyD. On the other hand, the average salary is around 35,333 to 103,576 dollars!
Citations
- http://view2.fdu.edu/vancouver-campus/admissions/undergraduate-admissions/tuition-and-fees/
- http://www.onlinepsychologydegree.info/faq/the-pros-and-cons-of-a-career-in-forensic-psychology/
- http://www.criminaljusticeprograms.com/specialty/forensic-pathologist/
- http://study.com/forensic_colleges.html
- https://wiscareers.wisc.edu/Default.asp