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BSc (Hons) Forensic Science with Criminology (Extended)

University of Greenwich — London, United Kingdom

BSc (Hons) Forensic Science with Criminology (Extended) is a undergraduate Criminology 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 · Criminology · £17,975 per year

Intakes: September

What you should know (from the course page): - No 3 London university overall (Complete University Guide 2027) - The foundation year includes academic writing, computing skills, introduction to the subject and more - Practical facilities allow you to practice scenarios you will find in the workplace, including crime scene examination rooms and vehicles and an entomology facility - This four-year course mirrors the three-year but adds a foundation year with lower entry requirements, covering criminological perspectives, crime theory and criminal justice - 100% of students feel that their course develops their knowledge and skills they will need for their future (National Student Survey, 2025). 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): Potential career opportunities exist in forensic science and criminal justice, and more broadly in management, communications and the wider pharmaceutical, chemical and biological science 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)
• The Evolution of Criminology (Year 1, 30 credits)
• Concepts in 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)
• Forensic Research, Professional and Analytical Skills (Year 2, 30 credits)
• Contemporary Issues in Criminal Justice (Year 2, 30 credits)
• Project (Chemical Sciences) (Year 3, 30 credits)
• Advanced Topics in Forensic Science (Year 3, 30 credits)
• Crime, Media and Forensics (Year 3, 30 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)
• Science Internship Course (Year 3, 15 credits, optional)
• Personal and Professional Development (Year 3, 15 credits, optional)