Course summary
With the opportunity to work alongside experts from the Criminal Justice System and emergency services, choosing Greenwich gives you a head-start for careers in forensic sciences. Our Forensic Science with Criminology degree allows you to explore an exciting discipline in our new crime scene facility. This includes a purpose-built vehicle examination garage, modern lab spaces, specialised decomposition facilities and a mock mortuary. We'll guide you through practical crime scenes and mass disaster scenarios and let you try out your Disaster Victim Identification skills. You'll be taught by industry experts with years of hands-on practical experience, including our Department of Law and Criminology at Greenwich Campus. You'll also work alongside experts from Kent Fire Brigade, the Metropolitan and Kent Police Services as well as Counter Terrorism, UKDVI and the Natural History Museum. We're ranked first in London for student satisfaction, and this degree is accredited by the Chartered Society of Forensic Sciences, and you'll receive free membership throughout your studies. If you're excited by forensic investigation, such as blood patterns, fingerprints or toxicology, or you want to understand the cause of terrorism and cybercrime, our BSc Forensic Science with Criminology offers a perfect platform for your future career. You'll emerge with the scientific training and transferable skills to become a professional scientist. What you should know about this course -Ranked #1 in London for Teaching and Student Satisfaction (National Student Survey, 2020) and 9th in the UK for forensic science in The Guardian University Guide 2022
- Our team of forensic professionals have used their years of industry experience to design an accredited course
- We offer vehicle crime scenes, flexible interior crime scenes, and extensive grounds and woodland for exterior searching/mock-crime scenarios
- This course is taught at our Medway Campus in Chatham Maritime, Kent with one day a week at our Greenwich Campus.
Modules
All degree courses are made up of modules – individual units of study on different topics. Some modules are compulsory; others can be chosen from a list of options. Our website has full details of your degree structures, module content, and how each module is assessed. The direct link to this course on our website, can be found at the bottom of this page.
Assessment method
On this course, on average*, students are assessed by: Coursework- 49% Exams- 44% Practical- 7% Students are assessed through a combination of course work, exams and practical assessment where relevant. Each course has formal assessments which count towards your grade. Some courses may also include 'practice' assignments, which help you monitor progress and do not count towards your final grade.
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- Chartered Society of Forensic Sciences
How to apply
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- F4M9
- Institution code:
- G70
- Campus name:
- University of Greenwich (Medway Campus)
- Campus code:
- M
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
This course may be available at alternative locations, please check if other course options are available
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
English language requirements
For more information about our English Language Requirements, please click on the following link:
https://www.gre.ac.uk/international/help-and-support/courses
Unistats information
The student satisfaction data is from students surveyed during the Covid-19 pandemic. The number of student respondents and response rates can be important in interpreting the data – it is important to note your experience may be different from theirs. This data will be based on the subject area rather than the specific course. Read more about this data on the Discover Uni website.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
England | £9250 | Year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
Scotland | £9250 | Year 1 |
Wales | £9250 | Year 1 |
EU | £15100 | Year 1 |
International | £15100 | Year 1 |
Additional fee information
Provider information
University of Greenwich
Old Royal Naval College
Park Row
Greenwich
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