Forensic Science with Criminology, BSc Hons

University of Greenwich

Bachelor's degree

In Gillingham

£ 9,250 VAT inc.

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Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Location

    Gillingham

  • Duration

    3 Years

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.

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Gillingham (Kent)
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Start date

SeptemberEnrolment now closed

Start date

SeptemberEnrolment now closed

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
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)
Our team of forensic professionals have used their years of industry experience to design an accredited course
Students studying Forensics can expect to earn up to £28,925 on graduation (HESA, 2020)
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.

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2020

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Subjects

  • IT Law
  • Criminology
  • Options
  • Law
  • Physiology
  • Biology and Physiology
  • Fundamentals of Biology
  • Life Science
  • Forensic science
  • Chemistry
  • Practical and Academic Skills
  • Foundations of Criminology
  • Professional Skills

Course programme

Year 1

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)
Year 2

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)
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 30 credits from this list of options.

  • The Psychology of Terrorism (15 credits)
  • Policing (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)
  • Perspectives on Violence (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

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