Forensic Science with Criminology, BSc (Hons)

Course summary

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. 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.What you should know about this course-Ranked #1 in London for Teaching and Student Satisfaction (National Student Survey, 2020) and 9th in the UK for forensic science in The Guardian University Guide 2022

• 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.

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.