Forensic Science (Extended)

University of Greenwich
Undergraduate BSc (Hons) Full-time 4 Years CriminologyForensic science

A-Level Entry

See entry requirements

UCAS Points

64 points

Avg. Graduate Salary

£25,000

About this course

Explore practical forensic skills with our extended program, offering unique facilities such as crime scene examination rooms and an entomology facility

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.

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.

What you should know about this course

  • This four-year course is identical to the three-year one, but has a foundation year with lower entry requirements

  • Practical facilities allow you to practice scenarios you will find in the workplace, including crime scene examination rooms and vehicles and an entomology facility

  • This course is taught at our Medway Campus in Chatham Maritime, Kent.
  • Entry Requirements

    A-Level Grades See entry requirements
    UCAS Tariff Points 64 points

    Study Options

    This course is available in 2 study options:

    Full-time Shown above

    Duration: 4 Years

    Qualification: BSc (Hons)

    Location: Chatham

    Avg. Salary: £25,000

    Sandwich

    Duration: 5 Years

    Qualification: BSc (Hons)

    Location: Chatham

    Avg. Salary: £25,000

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    3111 Laboratory technicians
    3119 Science, engineering and production technicians
    2111 Chemical scientists
    2113 Biochemists and biomedical scientists
    3319 Protective service associate professionals
    3312 Police officers (sergeant and below)

    Course Details

    Qualification
    Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    4 Years
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Chatham
    Scheme
    Undergraduate
    Subjects
    Criminology, Forensic science
    Avg. Graduate Salary
    £25,000