BSc Forensic Science with Criminology and Industrial Placement
Course overview
This exciting four-year course includes an Industrial Placement year, which lets students use their skills and get important work experience. It combines forensic science with criminology, covering subjects like counter-terrorism, cybercrime, and how the Criminal Justice System works. This degree is formally approved by the Chartered Society of Forensic Sciences.
The programme uses specialist forensic facilities, such as modern laboratories, mock crime scenes, a vehicle examination garage, and a mock mortuary for disaster victim identification. Students will be taught by industry experts from the police and emergency services. Their grades will be judged through assessments, including mock-court exercises, which prepare them for professional jobs in areas like homicide and toxicology.
Entry requirements
Candidates are required to submit a personal statement in which they discuss their reasons for applying for the course and other relevant information regarding their studies. A relevant academic and/or employer reference is also needed. Students can upload their curriculum vitae (CVs) with their applications to demonstrate their work experience.
Grade Requirements:
- The standard minimum academic requirement is 112 UCAS Tariff points, which must include a relevant science subject at A-Level, such as Biology, Chemistry, or Physics, at grade C.
- The university also accepts an Extended Diploma in Applied Science (BTEC National) or a T Level in Science (Laboratory Sciences) at grade Merit. Applicants presenting the International Baccalaureate need 26 points overall, including a Higher Level Science subject at grade 5.
English Proficiency:
- Applicants from a non-English speaking background need to achieve a minimum score of 6.0 overall in the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) academic test, with a minimum of 5.5 in each of the four components.
- The university also accepts equivalent Secure English Language Test (SELT) scores or other appropriate qualifications.
Scholarships
David Fussey Choral Exhibition Bursary
The bursary is worth £1,000 per year for up to three years. Winners will be expected to perform a number of duties.
Up to £1,000International Hardship Fund
The maximum award is £1,000 per academic year.
Up to £1,000International Scholarship Award
International students who hold an offer to study at the University of Greenwich could receive a tuition fee discount worth up to £3,500 in their first year.
The Global Greenwich Bursary
A scholarship of up to £2,000 paid to students who are undertaking their first approved study abroad Programme at the University of Greenwich.
Uni Toolkit Scholarship
This is a £1000 cash bursary paid in your first year of study to students from our local school.
Up to £1,000Visionary Scholarship
We can offer two cash scholarships worth £5,750.
Up to £5,750William Hills Scholarship
The William Hills Bursary offering three students £5,000 each year for the duration of their 3-year BEng Mechanical Engineering degree including extended programmes.
Up to £5,000
Career opportunities
With a BSc Forensic Science with Criminology and Industrial Placement from the University of Greenwich, graduates are prepared for great jobs. Major career paths include.
- Forensic Science
- Criminal Justice
- Management
- Communications
- Pharmaceutical, Chemical, and Biological Sectors
Cost of study
International students will pay an annual tuition fee of £17,975 for the BSc Forensic Science with Criminology and Industrial Placement in the University of Greenwich.
Admission
Prospective students from outside the UK can apply for the BSc Forensic Science with Criminology and Industrial Placement programme through the UCAS system. We highly recommend that all applicants contact AHZ's trained counsellors for assistance with their application process.
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