So how do we become forensic scientists in Malaysia? It’s not a very well-discussed topic. For starters, prospective students need to get good marks in Chemistry, Physics, Biology and Mathematics for SPM. The top choice to get a degree in forensic science is at UKM. Prospective students may undergo foundation or other pre-U methods, focusing on the field of science. You don’t necessarily need to get a forensic science degree to be a forensic scientist; any other degree in the field of science would suffice.
In Malaysia, advances in scientific technology in examining crime scenes have turned forensic science into a high demand and rapidly growing career field.Generally, the employment rate is dependent upon field development, government spending abilities, local population growth and the country’s crime rate. At present, the number of skilled, experienced forensic applicants is low. This means that those working for government departments are likely to receive positive employment prospects and benefits. The entry level of forensic science graduates in RM 2,300 to RM 2, 500.