Forensic science personal statement

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"I consider myself to be an honest, motivated, and responsible person who is able to keep

information private. In any work I do I am thorough, methodical, accurate and careful, with an eye

for detail. I feel I am a mentally stable individual who can handle pressure, unpleasant crime scenes

and the stress of giving evidence in courtrooms.

I have always liked science, problem solving and a bit of intrigue, and think that a career in forensic

science would be a good way of combining all of these subjects. At school I enjoyed reading crime

novels or watching popular detective series on TV, although I realise that they are exaggerated, I

found that they always got me involved in the plot and eager to learn who did what to whom, and

why.

Another reason that I want to study this subject is that its graduates are highly employable

individuals, who possess the knowledge and skills required for both subject-related employment,

and also non subject-related employment in a wider range of other careers.

I am a mentally strong person with a calm personality, who is willing and able to work whenever and

wherever crime occurs, indoors or outdoors, and who can cope with extreme cases like dead bodies

and other messy situations.

I am already aware of the major aspects of the subject, its terminology and the principle techniques

of forensic investigation as well as their application to different evidence types. I can quickly make

sense of, combine, and organize information into meaningful patterns, and also identify and detect

patterns. As an excellent observer I can come to conclusions quickly after undertaking creative,

rigorous and relevant research using appropriate methodologies. I always pay close attention to

detail, have excellent powers of observation and concentration, both of which help me considerably

when figuring out problems mentally.

As this course requires students to work with a wide assortment of people, in situations that are

often stressful, it is crucial that they have exceptional "people" skills. I have these and am also a

good speaker and proficient writer.

At college I took a BTEC in Science, which included me to a lot of material related to the forensic side

of things. The course was superb and the lecturers were brilliant, they made each lesson interesting

and supported me all the way through it. Due to my time at college I now possess considerable

knowledge of the main theoretical and practical skills of a forensic scientist, and I feel my time at

college has fully prepared me for a degree course at university.

During the summer vacation I worked as a junior laboratory assistant with a pharmaceutical

company. I provided administrative and technical support for work in scientific research, and worked

in a modern well equipped department carrying out a wide range of tasks which required good hand

to eye coordination, attention to detail and manual dexterity. This valuable work experience has

given me the ability to examine material evidence from a biological point of view, and to be able to

present evidence and findings clearly to colleagues and superiors.

Right now my ambition is to join a degree course that fulfils the growing demand for expertise in

investigatory, enforcement and monitoring work.

I chose to apply to your university because of your reputation as leaders in teaching science and

laboratory based skills in a vocational setting. I am impressed by your fully equipped analytical

science laboratories, experienced and enthusiastic teaching team, and extensive learning support

facilities, which all provide for a stimulating and enjoyable study environment. I strongly feel that my

reliability, communication skills, responsibility and friendly nature are all valuable assets that I would

bring to your course. In closing I hope you will look favourably on my application and I look forward

to hearing from you."