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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

Forensic Science (Extended)

University of Greenwich

(3.8)
134 reviews

Entry requirements

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Course summary

What this course is about

UCAS code: F413

Here's what University of Greenwich says about its Forensic Science (Extended) course.

Explore practical forensic skills with our extended program, offering unique facilities such as crime scene examination rooms and an entomology facility

Are you excited by the idea of searching for evidence that could help solve a crime? This extended forensic science course offers a new crime scene facility with a purpose-built vehicle examination garage and modern lab spaces. We'll guide you through practical crime scenes and mass disaster scenarios, and you can try out a Disaster Victim Identification in our mock mortuary.

This extended forensic science degree contains a foundation year. If you don't have the traditional entry requirements or your background is in different subjects, you will be able to consolidate your skills before you embark on the three-year course.

Whether your passion is in investigating homicide, fingerprints, toxicology or beyond, this extended forensic sciences degree offers a head-start for your future career. Our graduates enter careers in forensic science and criminal justice as well as roles as a professional scientist.

The course is accredited by the Chartered Society of Forensic Sciences, the professional body for forensic science worldwide.

What you should know about this course

  • This four-year course is identical to the three-year one, but has a foundation year with lower entry requirements

  • 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 course is taught at our Medway Campus in Chatham Maritime, Kent.

Course details

There are a few options in how you might study Forensic Science (Extended) at University of Greenwich.

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2 course options available.

Qualification

Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

Department

School of Science

Location

University of Greenwich (Medway Campus) | Chatham

Duration

4 Years

Study mode

Full-time

Subjects

• Forensic science

Start date

September 2025

Application deadline

January 29, 2025

The modules you will study

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.

How you will be assessed

Students are assessed through a combination of assessment methods depending on the modules chosen. Some courses may also include 'practice' assignments, which help you monitor progress and do not count towards your final grade. 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.

University of Greenwich reviews

(3.8)
Based on 134 reviews from University of Greenwich's students and alumni
5 star
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3 star
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Speech and language therapy

GSU aren't very diverse. In the GSU elections, there were only 5 women out of 25 candidates. This is a huge issue

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2nd year

Speech and language therapy

OK. Greenwich has a Spoons so thats cool but Avery Hill is a little bit farther and the greenwich bus service is free which is good but yeah

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4 months ago

2nd year

Speech and language therapy

The course did not feel like it was worth the money. Neither did the accommodation really.

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4 months ago

2nd year

Speech and language therapy

It was okay. Not the best, maybe the worst? The course definitely needs to improve. I regret studying here. Should've chose a better uni for speech therapy for sure.

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4 months ago

2nd year

Speech and language therapy

Accommodation is okay -- can be noisy, unclean and campus isn't always safe. There have been a few incidents that have happened at this campus. (Avery Hill Campus)

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4 months ago

2nd year

Speech and language therapy

This course is based at the Avery Hill Campus. Unfortunately I have had a very bad experience so far. Unfortunately, the course is consistently performing below expected student expectations.

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4 months ago

National Student Survey (NSS) scores

The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.

Here you can see ratings from University of Greenwich students who took the Forensic Science (Extended) course - or another course in the same subject area.

Forensic and archaeological sciences

Select an option to see a detailed breakdown

How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?

83%

low

How good are teaching staff at explaining things?

96%

med

How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?

84%

med

How often is the course intellectually stimulating?

83%

low

To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?

70%

low

How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?

83%

low

How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?

84%

low

To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?

73%

low

To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?

74%

low

How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?

75%

low

How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?

96%

high

How often does feedback help you to improve your work?

59%

low

How often have you received assessment feedback on time?

50%

low

How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?

70%

low

How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?

80%

med

How well have teaching staff supported your learning?

80%

low

How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?

71%

med

How well organised is your course?

74%

med

How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?

75%

low

How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?

96%

high

How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?

93%

high

How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?

60%

med

To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?

75%

low

To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?

78%

med

How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?

58%

low

During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?

84%

med

How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?

69%

low

Student information

See who's studying at University of Greenwich. These students are taking Forensic Science (Extended) or another course from the same subject area.

Forensic science
Mode of study
Full-time97%Part-time3%
Gender ratio
Female67%Male33%
Where students come from
International17%UK83%
Student performance
2:1 or above57%
First year dropout rate23%
Number of students165
Most popular A-levels studied
SubjectGrade
BiologyC
PsychologyB
ChemistryE
MathematicsC
SociologyC
Source: HESA

Graduate prospects

What graduates do next

Facts and figures about University of Greenwich graduates who took Forensic Science (Extended) - or another course in the same subject area.

Forensic and archaeological sciences

Graduate statistics

60%

In a job where degree was essential or beneficial

90%

In work, study or other activity

50%

Say it fits with future plans

45%

Are utilising studies

Top job areas

25%

Science, engineering and technology associate professionals

15%

Administrative occupations

15%

Sales occupations

10%

Protective service occupations

Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates

Earnings after graduation

Earnings from University of Greenwich graduates who took Forensic Science (Extended) - or another course in the same subject area.

General, applied and forensic sciences

Earnings

£30.7k

Fifth year after graduation

Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Forensic Science (Extended).

Source: LEO

Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree

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