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BSc (Hons) Forensic Science (Extended)

University of Greenwich — London, United Kingdom

BSc (Hons) Forensic Science (Extended) is a undergraduate Biology course at University of Greenwich, London, United Kingdom. It takes 4 years, costs £17,975 per year and starts in September.

Undergraduate · 4 years · Full-time · Biology · £17,975 per year

Intakes: September

What you should know (from the course page): - No 3 London university overall (Complete University Guide 2027) - Practical facilities allow you to practice scenarios you will find in the workplace, including crime scene examination rooms and vehicles and an entomology facility - You'll be taught by industry professionals with years of real world practical experience in forensic service provision - You will be well prepared for careers in areas like homicide investigation, blood pattern analysis, molecular biology, fingerprints, toxicology, and ballistics - This four-year course taught at Medway Campus in Chatham Maritime, Kent is identical to the three-year course, with a foundation year and lower entry requirements School: Science Location: Medway Campus Duration: 4 years full-time 5 years sandwich Start: September International tuition fee 2026/27: full-time £17,975. Careers (from the course page): This degree will equip you with the broad scientific training and transferable skills that will give you the maximum opportunity for choice in your career. Graduates may pursue roles in forensic science and criminal justice, but also in management, communications and the wider pharmaceutical, chemical and biological sectors. Source: University of Greenwich course page and 2026-27 course fees table.

Modules

• Organising for Success (Year 0, 30 credits)
• Scientific Principles I (Year 0, 30 credits)
• Practical Essentials (Year 0, 30 credits)
• Scientific Principles II (Year 0, 30 credits)
• Exploring Forensic Science (Year 1, 30 credits)
• Concepts in Science (Year 1, 30 credits)
• Practical Skills for Science (Year 1, 30 credits)
• Skills for Tomorrow's Scientist (Year 1, 30 credits)
• Intermediate Forensic Science (Year 2, 30 credits)
• Incident Scene Examination and Practical Skills in Forensic Science (Year 2, 30 credits)
• Digital Forensics In Policing (Year 2, 15 credits)
• Forensic Research, Professional and Analytical Skills (Year 2, 30 credits)
• Forensic Genetics (Year 2, 15 credits)
• Project (Chemical Sciences) (Year 3, 30 credits)
• Advanced Topics in Forensic Science (Year 3, 30 credits)
• Science Internship Course (Year 3, 15 credits, optional)
• Personal and Professional Development (Year 3, 15 credits, optional)
• Forensic Anthropology and Archaeology (Year 3, 15 credits, optional)
• Chemometrics and Informatics (Year 3, 15 credits, optional)
• Advanced Instrumental Analysis (Year 3, 15 credits, optional)
• Forensic Identification and Investigation (Year 3, 15 credits, optional)
• Food Crime (Year 3, 15 credits, optional)
• Digital Forensics for Forensic Science (Year 3, 15 credits, optional)