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Can i get a medical forensics degree without pre-med?

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Television has glamorized a number of fields in forensic medicine thus leading tech schools to offer certificates in some of them. A physician who specialized in medical forensics has an undergrad degree, a medical degree and a long residency. Most of the better paying jobs require at least a BS.

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posted by patti (17701)
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Medical forensics is a field that requires extensive medical knowledge. How do you think they would allow you to perform an autopsy without a medical degree? If you have your heart set on the field of forensics i would suggest the regular kind. unlike medical forensics, regular forensics likely only requires the study of criminology.

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posted by Alex44 (35)
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Yes. Most college's will accept students with a background in biology, anatomy, or chemistry, because those are the primary disciplines they base their work from. The pre-med programs just help you to make sure you have all the relevant coursework completed so you can be successful in the medical forensics program.

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No. Medical forensics are harder than patient care. On top of the anatomy and phisology courses you need to know infection control and law.

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posted by mb (5457)
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To get an advanced degree as a medical examiner or other forensic specialist, you won't just need pre-med. You will also need a medical degree.

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