what type of dgree would i need to be a dna analyst?

Question

I would prefer answers from people who KNOW because they do the same thing.

Answer 1

A B.S. in Medical Technology (that's what my degree is) or biology. If you are interested in doing the actual lab work, a B.S. in either of these areas is sufficient. The Medical Technology program includes 4 years of chemistry (including biochemistry) and 4 years of biology. We do DNA purification at the lab I currently work in.

Answer 2

A biology degree if they are willing to do some training and you want to leave your options open just in case you get into the subject and don't like it. A B.S. in biology covers a broad spectrum of subjects and leaves you open to more options, but if you know DNA analyst is what you want to do, then I would say a degree in Genetics should be sufficient. You could also consider Medical Technology or Microbiology. If you decide on the Medical Technology degree go for the 4+1 program. I know the 3+1 will sound better, but like I said before if you get the Biology degree (4 years)and then get the Medical Technology(1 year) certification separately you will have more options.

Answer 3

I work at one of the World's leading Biotechs. We product a large number of the systems used in forensic sciences, like crime labs.

We employ many people here who have associates degrees from a 2 year tech school. Many of us have college degrees in Biology. Most of the scientists and inventors here have a Ph.D in Molecular or cell biology.

Wish I understood what you mean by an analyst. All are quite educated by working in college labs but some people analysing dna in state and local crime labs have 2 year degrees.

Answer 4

Biochemistry would be good.

"DNA analyst" covers a *LOT* of territory. There are genetic
counselors, there are researchers, etc.

You might end up with a medical degree (MD) or PHD.

Knowing NOTHING else about what you wanted to do, I'd
say that you should get your bachelors in biochem and
then get a PHD in a medical school.

That may be severe overkill for what you had in mind, or it
may not be enough (you may need a fellowship, etc...)

Answer 5

Forensic Molecular Biology -- Preferably a Masters degree.

Answer 6

Biochemistry would be better :)

Good sound knowledge in Biology, Chemistry, Maths would be good too

If you plan to do do phylogenetic analyses (tracing evolution) then you'll need a computer background as well.

Answer 7

Mollecular biology

Answer 8

Ph.D in biochemistry would do the trick.

Answer 9

Microbiology would be good.

Answer 10

biochemistry