Forensic Science (Extended), BSc Hons

University of Greenwich

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Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Duration

    4 Years

Ranked first in London for student satisfaction, our extended forensic science degree is the course for you if you want to experience this exciting discipline in real life.


Are you excited by the idea of searching for evidence that could help solve a crime? This extended forensic science course offers a new crime scene facility with a purpose-built vehicle examination garage and modern lab spaces. We'll guide you through practical crime scenes and mass disaster scenarios, and you can try out a Disaster Victim Identification in our mock mortuary.

This extended forensic science degree contains a foundation year. If you don't have the traditional entry requirements or your background is in different subjects, you will be able to consolidate your skills before you embark on the three-year course.

We are ranked first in London for student satisfaction (NSS, 2020) and top 25 in the UK for forensic science in the Complete University Guide 2020. Whether your passion is in investigating homicide, fingerprints, toxicology or beyond, this extended forensic sciences degree offers a head-start for your future career. Our graduates enter careers in forensic science and criminal justice as well as roles as a professional scientist.

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About this course

Qualifications: three A-levels/Extended Diploma/combination of A-level and Diploma/A-levels and Extended Certificate

Subjects:

A-level: 64 points from related science subjects
BTEC National: Extended Diploma in Applied Science
A-level and BTEC National: Diploma/Extended Certificate in Applied Science and 16 points from a related science subject

What you should know about this course
Ranked #1 in London for Teaching and Student Satisfaction (National Student Survey, 2020) and top 15 in the UK (Guardian University League Table, 2021)
Ranked #1 University in Kent for Graduate Prospects (The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2021)
Practical facilities allow you to practice scenarios you will find in the workplace, including crime scene examination rooms and vehicles and an entomology facility
Students studying Forensics can expect to earn up to £28,925 on graduation (HESA, 2020)
This course is taught at our Medway Campus in Chatham Maritime, Kent.

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2020

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Subjects

  • Biochemistry
  • Biology
  • Chemistry
  • Practical Science
  • Mathematics
  • Biology and Physiology
  • Physiology
  • Life Science
  • Basic Chemistry
  • Forensic science

Course programme

Year 0

Students are required to study the following compulsory modules.

  • Introduction to Biology (30 credits)
  • Introduction to Chemistry (30 credits)
  • Introductory Practical Science (30 credits)
  • Foundation Mathematics (15 credits)
  • Learning Skills for Science (15 credits)
Year 1

Students are required to study the following compulsory modules.

  • Biochemistry 1 (15 credits)
  • Biochemistry 2 (15 credits)
  • Fundamentals of Biology and Physiology (30 credits)
  • Basic Chemistry for Life Science (15 credits)
  • Introduction to Forensic Science (15 credits)
  • Practical and Academic Skills (30 credits)
Year 2

Students are required to study the following compulsory modules.

  • Metabolism and Disease (15 credits)
  • Research and Professional Skills (15 credits)
  • Intermediate Forensic Science (30 credits)
  • Instrumental Analysis (15 credits)
  • Skills in Crime Scene Examination, Evidence Recovery and Law (15 credits)
  • Genetics (15 credits)
  • Forensic Geoscience (15 credits)
Year 3

Students are required to study the following compulsory modules.

  • Project (Chemical Sciences) (30 credits)
  • Advanced Topics in Forensic Science (15 credits)

Students are required to choose 15 credits from this list of options.

  • Science Internship Course (15 credits)
  • Personal and Professional Development (15 credits)

Students are required to choose 60 credits from this list of options.

  • Forensic Anthropology and Archaeology (15 credits)
  • Chemometrics and Informatics (15 credits)
  • Advanced Instrumental Analysis (15 credits)
  • Forensic Identification and Investigation (15 credits)
  • Introduction to Computer Forensics (15 credits)
  • Advanced Topics in Molecular Biology (15 credits)
  • Advanced and Clinical Immunology (15 credits)
  • Medical Microbiology (15 credits)
  • Medical Biochemistry (15 credits)

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