Forensic Scientist
40AI USED FOR40%moving to78%
THE DOOR, NOWC
THE DOOR, 20 YRSE
STARTING PAY£28,000 - £35,000
MOAT NOT YET CLASSIFIEDA real score, but the moat is not yet classified. No claim either way.
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Forensic Scientist
Chemical scientists n.e.c. play a pivotal role in innovating and advancing the chemical sciences, addressing global challenges such as sustainability, healthcare, and energy. Their expertise fuels research and development across various industries, making them essential for driving progress and enhancing quality of life in the UK and beyond.
THE DOOR: A easy to E extremely hard, now and in 20 years
AI is used for very little of this work today
Hands-on work, caring for people and dealing with the real world are among the hardest things to automate, and this job leans on them. We have not yet formally classified its moat, so we make no claim either way, but the exposure score speaks for itself.
Career progression path
1FIRST STEPJunior Forensic ScientistIn this entry-level role, you will assist in the collection and analysis of evidence, gaining hands-on experience in laboratory techniques and crime scene investigation.£28,000 - £35,000
2GAINING EXPERIENCEMid-level Forensic ScientistAs a mid-level forensic scientist, you will take on more complex cases, lead investigations, and mentor junior staff while continuing to develop your expertise.£40,000 - £55,000
3PEAK CAREERSenior Forensic Scientist/Head of Forensic UnitIn this peak career role, you will oversee forensic investigations, manage teams, and contribute to policy development within the forensic science community.£70,000+
4 live apprenticeship vacancies →
The degree route
Real courses in this career's subject, from the live library of 35,000; every one is AI impact assessed through its actual graduate destinations.
🎓Physics with AstrophysicsUniversity of Exeter · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£35,000 median
🎓Acoustical Engineering with Industrial Placement YearUniversity of Southampton · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£32,000 median
🎓Chemistry with Cosmetic ScienceThe University of Reading · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£29,000 median
🎓Chemistry with Medicinal ChemistryThe University of Manchester · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£29,000 median
All Physical Sciences courses as cards →
There is more than one way in
You do not have to go the university route to get here. There is also a vocational route that skips a degree entirely.
Recommended UK degrees
Real courses that qualify you for this career, from the same register that priced the degree above.
Physics with AstrophysicsUniversity of Exeter · DegreeAcoustical Engineering with Industrial Placement YearUniversity of Southampton · DegreePhysicsQueen's University of Belfast · DegreeChemistry with Cosmetic ScienceThe University of Reading · DegreeChemistry with Medicinal ChemistryThe University of Manchester · DegreePhysicsUniversity of Aberdeen · Degree