Forensic Medical Examiner Career

*A job as a Forensic Medical Examiner falls under the broader career category of Coroners. The information on this page will generally apply to all careers in this category but may not specifically apply to this career title.

Job Description for Coroners : Direct activities such as autopsies, pathological and toxicological analyses, and inquests relating to the investigation of deaths occurring within a legal jurisdiction to determine cause of death or to fix responsibility for accidental, violent, or unexplained deaths.


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Coroner Career

What Should I Major in to Become a Coroner?

No college majors or educational programs could be found in our database for this career. This typically means that post-secondary education is not required for this type of job.

Required Education



Bachelor's Degree usually needed for this career