Forensic Science, BSc (Hons), with industry placement

Choosing the University of Greenwich for a forensics degree offers exceptional advantages, including purpose-built facilities and strong connections to local emergency and counter-terrorism services. Our Forensic Science programme provides hands-on experience in state-of-the-art crime scene facilities, featuring a vehicle examination garage, modern labs, decomposition areas, and entomology resources. Students engage in practical exercises, such as crime scene investigations and disaster victim identification in a mock mortuary, guided by industry experts from organisations like Kent Fire Brigade, Metropolitan Police, and the Natural History Museum. The course is accredited by the Chartered Society of Forensic Sciences, with free membership provided, preparing you for careers in areas like homicide investigation, toxicology, and ballistics.Key highlights include specialised forensic training, outstanding laboratory and crime scene facilities for workplace simulations, and delivery at our Medway Campus in Chatham Maritime, Kent. The programme comprises modules on various topics, assessed through a mix of methods, with detailed information available on our website. This accredited qualification ensures industry recognition and equips graduates with essential scientific and transferable skills.

All degree courses are made up of modules – individual units of study on different topics. Some modules are compulsory; others can be chosen from a list of options. Our website has full details of your degree structures, module content, and how each module is assessed. The direct link to this course on our website, can be found at the bottom of this page.