Forensic Science (Extended), BSc (Hons)

Course summary

Ranked first in London for student satisfaction, our extended forensic science degree is the course for you if you want to experience this exciting discipline in real life.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.We are ranked first in London for student satisfaction (NSS, 2020) and top 25 in the UK for forensic science in the Complete University Guide 2020. 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

• 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)

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

• Students studying Forensics can expect to earn up to £28,925 on graduation (HESA, 2020)

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

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.