Can you have a criminal background if you want to go into forensic science?

It would depend on what type of criminal background, where, when , your age etc. If a profession requires a background check, your record will show up. Thus, you just have to be direct and explain the circumstances surrounding your background, and what you hope to accomplish for the future. Still, you must realize that the field of forensic science involves a number of disciplines to include, Biology, chemistry, psychology etc. Read the following,

The main areas used in forensic science are biology, chemistry, and medicine, although the science also includes the use of physics, computer science, geology, and psychology. Forensic scientists examine objects, substances (including blood or drug samples), chemicals (paints, explosives, toxins), tissue traces (hair, skin), or impressions (fingerprints or tidemarks) left at the crime scene. The majority of forensic scientists specialize in one area of science. Thus, you can see it is a mixture of disciplines, which results in a team approach to the solving of crimes.

I would speak to an college or university that offers the program you want as well as law enforcement agencies for appropriate direction. As far as the field, read the below.

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