Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Forensic Science (Extended) course at University of Greenwich.
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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.
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
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.
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.
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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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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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The course did not feel like it was worth the money. Neither did the accommodation really.
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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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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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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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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.
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Teaching on my course
87%
med
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
Learning opportunities
77%
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
Assessment and feedback
69%
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
Academic support
80%
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
Organisation and management
73%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
71%
med
How well organised is your course?
74%
med
Learning resources
88%
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
Student voice
71%
med
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
Other NSS questions
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
See who's studying at University of Greenwich. These students are taking Forensic Science (Extended) or another course from the same subject area.
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Facts and figures about University of Greenwich graduates who took Forensic Science (Extended) - or another course in the same subject area.
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 from University of Greenwich graduates who took Forensic Science (Extended) - or another course in the same subject area.
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).
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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