Forensic Science with Criminology, BSc (Hons), with industry placement

Studying Forensic Science with Criminology at the University of Greenwich equips students with a strong foundation for careers in forensic sciences through collaboration with experts from the Criminal Justice System and emergency services. The program features advanced facilities, including a vehicle examination garage, modern laboratories, decomposition areas, and a mock mortuary. Students engage in practical crime scene simulations, mass disaster scenarios, and Disaster Victim Identification training, guided by industry professionals from the Department of Law and Criminology, Kent Fire Brigade, Metropolitan and Kent Police, Counter Terrorism, UKDVI, and the Natural History Museum. Accredited by the Chartered Society of Forensic Sciences, the degree includes free membership and covers topics like blood patterns, fingerprints, toxicology, terrorism, and cybercrime, developing scientific and transferable skills for professional roles.Key aspects include a curriculum designed by experienced forensic experts, access to diverse crime scene environments such as vehicle and interior setups, and extensive outdoor areas for simulations. The course is primarily taught at the Medway Campus in Chatham Maritime, Kent, with one day per week at the Greenwich Campus.

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