University of Greenwich

BSc Forensic Toxicology

University of Greenwich

Course overview

The BSc Forensic Toxicology (and Sandwich) at the University of Greenwich will educate students for careers in forensic science, hospitals, or research labs. The relevance of drug use and abuse in forensic casework cannot be emphasised enough, with the millions of chemicals in existence.  This course will help students to understand the effects of these substances on the body and the methods for detecting them. 

 

The BSc Forensic Toxicology (and Sandwich) at the University of Greenwich will combine both school and work experience. Students will be able to study for a period of time, then work in a related field and later return to school to complete their studies.

 

Students will graduate with the strong quantitative and analytical skills necessary in forensic toxicology. Among many topics, they will learn about many different types of drugs, how they act on the human body, how they are detected, how to report evidence of drugs, and defence arguments used in the court of law. 

Entry requirements

Candidates are required to submit a personal statement outlining their reasons for applying for the course and other important information regarding their studies. A relevant academic and/or employer reference is also required. Students also have the option to upload their CVs along with their applications to demonstrate their work experience.

Grade Requirements: 

  • Candidates need at least 112 UCAS Tariff points from qualifications obtained through A Levels in a relevant science subject such as Chemistry or Physics. 

  • International qualifications similar to A-levels may also be considered.

English Proficiency: 

  • Candidates who do not have English as their first language typically need an overall score of 6.0 in IELTS with a minimum of 5.5 in each section.

  • Equivalent English test scores from TOEFL and PTE are also accepted.

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 £1,000

  • International Hardship Fund

    The maximum award is £1,000 per academic year.

    Up to £1,000

  • International 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 £1,000

  • Visionary Scholarship

    We can offer two cash scholarships worth £5,750.

    Up to £5,750

  • William 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

Graduates of the BSc Forensic Toxicology (and Sandwich) from the University of Greenwich can become:

  • Clinical toxicologist

  • Entomotoxicologist

  • Anthropotoxicologist 

  • Ecotoxicologist

  • Pharmacogen

Cost of study

For International students, the full-time tuition fee for taking the BSc Forensic Toxicology (and Sandwich) at the University of Greenwich is £17,975.

Admission

Candidates can apply for this course directly through the university or UCAS. You can also contact our trained advisors to help with the application process.

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