Forensic Science with Criminology

University of Greenwich
Undergraduate BSc (Hons) Full-time 3 Years Sociology

A-Level Entry

See entry requirements

UCAS Points

104 points

Avg. Graduate Salary

£28,000

About this course

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. 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

  • 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.
  • Entry Requirements

    A-Level Grades See entry requirements
    UCAS Tariff Points 104 points

    Study Options

    This course is available in 2 study options:

    Full-time Shown above

    Duration: 3 Years

    Qualification: BSc (Hons)

    Location: Chatham

    Avg. Salary: £28,000

    Sandwich

    Duration: 4 Years

    Qualification: BSc (Hons)

    Location: Chatham

    Avg. Salary: £28,000

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    2435 Professional/Chartered company secretaries
    1162 Senior police officers
    3314 Prison service officers (below principal officer)
    3319 Protective service associate professionals
    2462 Probation officers
    3312 Police officers (sergeant and below)

    Course Details

    Qualification
    Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    3 Years
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Chatham
    Scheme
    Undergraduate
    Subjects
    Sociology
    Avg. Graduate Salary
    £28,000