Forensic and Digital Investigation with Industrial Placement
University of Greenwich
UCAS Code: F415 | Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Entry requirements
112 UCAS Tariff points from A Levels including a relevant Science subject, such as, Biology, Chemistry or Physics, at grade C.
112 UCAS Tariff points from an Access to Higher Education Diploma in Science.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
GCSE Mathematics, GCSE English Language/Literature and GCSE Science all at grade 4/C. Equivalent qualifications may be considered.
26 points overall including Higher Level Science at grade 5.
112 UCAS Tariff points from the BTEC Extended Diploma in Applied Science.
112 UCAS Tariff points from T Level Science (Laboratory Sciences) at grade Merit.
UCAS Tariff
Specific Level 3 subjects are required, see below for further information.
About this course
**On this exciting four-year course, you’ll learn from experts in the Criminal Justice System and emergency services and get the chance to impress an employer during a placement year.**
Our Forensic and Digital investigation with Industrial Placement course will give you a solid grounding in both forensic science and digital forensics and during a placement year, you'll be able to put these skills into practice and showcase your skills to employers.
Taught by industry experts with years of practical experience, you will gain a hands-on understanding of each discipline and how they combine to help solve real-life criminal investigations and as we are rated number 1 in London for student satisfaction, you won’t be disappointed in making this choice.
A typical day could see you employing the latest digital technologies and programming languages alongside investigating specialist forensic techniques such as blood pattern analysis, homicide investigation or Disaster Victim Identification.
This course offers a unique combination of modules merging traditional forensics with digital forensic techniques. Currently identified as two separate areas of specialism, introducing conventional forensic science principles into cyber forensics will address a glaring gap in the skills market. Given that digital evidence is often a key factor in many court cases, staying at the forefront of the discipline is an important issue for all forensic professionals.
If you're excited by the prospect of entering the world of forensics and digital investigation, this four-year course is the ideal start for your professional future.
**What you should know about this course**
* Use the placement year to get a head-start in your future career. Showcase your growing scientific skills to employers, as you work alongside industry professionals
* Use the placement year to get a head-start in your future career. Showcase your growing scientific skills to employers, as you work alongside industry professionals
* We offer specialist forensic provision, outstanding laboratory and crime scene facilities.
* 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 course is taught at our Medway Campus in Chatham Maritime, Kent, with at least one day a week at our Greenwich Campus.
Modules
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Extra funding
We understand that the transition to University for Undergraduate students can be daunting and confusing when it comes to finances. The University of Greenwich has a wide range of bursaries, scholarships and other financial support measures to support students that require it most. More information can be found on our website at www.greenwich.ac.uk/finance/funding-your-studies
The Uni
University of Greenwich (Medway Campus)
School of Science
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