What is better to do at uni, forensic science or chemistry?

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Im doing my a levels in chemistry at the moment and want to do forensic science when in older.
I have seen on many websites that you need a degree in chemistry to go on to do forensics.
Ive looked at university’s on the internet and there are chemistry degrees there but there are also forensic science courses.
Which do you think is better to do forensics science?
Thanks.

Answers and Views:

Answer by l z
From a purely pratical point of view, there are more jobs for chemists than there are for forensic scientists, so I’d say go for chemistry as the chances of you getting a job directly related to your degree are much higher. Also you can always go back and specialise in forensics at a later date, by doing a post-graduate course.

Answer by Ninja Steph
I can’t imagine how a Forensic Science course could be considered any worse than a Chemistry course if you want to pursue Forensic Science, BUT Chemistry is a broader subject choice.

I know lots of people who regret taking extremely specialised degree courses. What if in 3 or 4 years time, you’re completely sick of Forensic Science and wish you could do something else? I think a Chemistry course would probably keep far more options open for you.

Answer by SMA
It depends on what you want to do eventually with your degree. In forensics you will learn more than just chemistry. In chemistry you will learn a lot of chemistry. It is not about which subject is better, it is about which suits your purpose better and what you want to do with it.
If you want to keep an open option I suggest chemistry as you are more likely to find a job. Forensic science tends to become a bit more specialized in forensics and thus might be difficult to find a job compared to a degree in chemistry.