Forensic Science with Criminology and Industrial Placement, BSc Hons
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Description
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Bachelor's degree
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Duration
4 Years
Explore the exciting disciplines of Forensic Science and Criminology in our new crime scene facilities. You'll have access to 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 experience, including our Department of Law and Criminology at Greenwich Campus. You'll work alongside experts from Kent Fire Brigade, the Metropolitan and Kent Police, Counter Terrorism, and other organisations. During a placement year, you'll be able to put your skills into practice and showcase your skills to employers.
We're rated number 1 in London for student satisfaction, and the course is accredited by the Chartered Society of Forensic Sciences (for which you'll receive free membership throughout your studies). If you're excited by forensic investigations or you want to understand the cause of terrorism and cybercrime, this four-year course is the ideal start for your professional future.
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About this course
A-level: 32 Points from related science subjects
BTEC National: Extended Diploma in Applied Science
A-level and BTEC National: Diploma/Extended Certificate in Applied Science and 32 Points from A-level Chemistry (or related subject – as above)
What you should know about this course
Use the placement year to get a head-start in your future career. Showcase your growing scientific skills to employers, as you work alongside industry professionals
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)
We offer specialist forensic provision, outstanding laboratory and crime scene facilities at our Medway Campus. You'll also spend one day a week at our Greenwich Campus
Students studying Forensics can expect to earn up to £28,925 on graduation (HESA, 2020).
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Subjects
- Criminology
- IT Law
- Options
- Law
- Biology and Physiology
- Biology
- Physiology
- Life Science
- Basic Chemistry
- Forensic science
- Foundations of Criminology
Course programme
Students are required to study the following compulsory modules.
- 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)
- Foundations of Criminology (30 credits)
Students are required to study the following compulsory modules.
- 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)
- Forensic Geoscience (15 credits)
- Criminological Perspectives (30 credits)
Students are required to study the following compulsory modules.
- Work Placement Science (30 credits)
- Work Placement Course - ENG
Students are required to study the following compulsory modules.
- Project (Chemical Sciences) (30 credits)
- Advanced Topics in Forensic Science (15 credits)
- Work Placement Science (30 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 30 credits from this list of options.
- The Psychology of Terrorism (15 credits)
- Policing (30 credits)
- Perspectives on Violence (30 credits)
- Women, Power, Crime and Justice (30 credits)
- Crime in the City, Crime and the State (30 credits)
- Crimes of the Powerful (15 credits)
Students are required to choose 30 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)
Additional information
Forensic Science with Criminology and Industrial Placement, BSc Hons
-
Bath Spa University
Bachelor's degree London / Classroom-based£ 11,600 -
Kaplan University
Bachelor's degree Distance LearningPrice on request -
SBB College
Course OnlinePrice on request -
Staffordshire University
Postgraduate Distance Learning£ 9,000 + VAT -
Kaplan Open Learning
Foundation degree Distance LearningPrice on request -
Anglia Ruskin University
Master Distance LearningPrice on request -
CECOS London College
Bachelor's degree OnlinePrice on request
See all